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<jats:p>To understand and improve toothbrushing behavior among persons with intellectual disability (ID) and who have difficulties with toothbrushing and vulnerabilities in executive function (EF), using the ‘Executive Function‐related Toothbrushing Behaviour Questionnaire’ (EF‐TB). This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the EF‐TB in a population of adults with ID.</jats:p>
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<jats:p>In total, 92 participants with ID who utilize commuting (non‐residential) welfare facilities were rated by family members or guardians using the EF‐TB and by facility staff using the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX). The DEX was used as an external standard to assess the concurrent validity of the EF‐TB. The comparison group, comprising 70 participants without ID, completed the EF‐TB. Factor structure, internal consistency reliability, discriminant validity, and concurrent validity were investigated.</jats:p>
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<jats:p>Exploratory factor analysis yielded three factors: ‘Systematic implementation’, ‘Sustained implementation’, and ‘Start and Finish’. The Cronbach's alpha and item‐total correlation showed good levels of internal consistency reliability. All three sub‐scale scores and the total score, showed statistically significant differences between the two groups, indicating a satisfactory level of discriminant validity for the EF‐TB. Futhermore, a significant correlation was observed between the total scores of the two measures, suggesting an acceptable level of concurrent validity of the EF‐TB.</jats:p>
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<jats:p>The EF‐TB is a valid and reliable tool for assessing EF related to toothbrushing behavior among persons with ID. The EF‐TB scores offer useful information for developing effective ways of improving oral health behavior in this population.</jats:p>
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DOI： 10.1111/idh.70068

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OBJECTIVE: Globally, baccalaureate programs in dental hygiene are increasingly established. In addition, in Japan, many dental hygienists (DHs) and social workers (SWs) are prematurely leaving workforce. This study aimed to investigate, at the most recent employment, career outcomes, reasons for job change, and satisfaction with the job and undergraduate curriculum among graduates of the baccalaureate program at the Department of Oral Health and Welfare (DOHW), Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University. METHODS: All 262 graduates (graduating classes 1-10) of the DOHW were invited to participate in this survey; an original self-administered questionnaire was distributed to those who consented. Responses were received from 114 (43.5%) graduates. RESULTS: Almost all respondents (89.5%) had dual licensure as both DH and certified SW. They were employed immediately after graduation (99.1%) and at the time of the survey (96.5%). Over 60% of them worked as DHs, mainly in hospitals. SWs mainly worked in administration. Among the 113 respondents who were employed, 39.8% changed jobs at least once. The main reasons for job selection were 'interest in job content' and 'flexible working hours'. Nearly 90% of the respondents felt satisfied or fairly satisfied with their job and the undergraduate education. CONCLUSIONS: A quality four-year baccalaureate degree program in dental hygiene and social welfare positively influenced graduates' work continuity. Most graduates felt satisfied or fairly satisfied with their job and the undergraduate curriculum. Employment rates within each profession and prevalence of hospital and administrative roles were higher than national averages. Long-term studies of graduates' career outcomes are warranted.

DOI： 10.1111/idh.12655

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