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2020 - Australian dental practitioner perspectives on academic careers (pdf)Download
2022 - An investigation into the enablers and barriers of career satisfaction among Australian OHTs (pdf)Download
2021 - A global review of the education and career pathways of dental therapists, dental hygienists (pdf)Download

FULL LIST OF PUBLISHED ACADEMIC PAPERS

Please note that Dr Melanie Aley has previously published under the surname Hayes.

Peer-reviewed journal articles:  

1. Chen D, Hayes MJ, Holden ACL. An investigation into the enablers and barriers of career satisfaction among Australian oral health therapists. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12741 

2. Chen D, Hayes MJ, Holden ACL. Exploring the career experiences of Australian oral health therapists in different practice settings. Community Dental Health. In press. 

3. Ingram K, Hayes MJ, Wallace JP. Where are policymakers obtaining the data that informs policy? A citation analysis of Australian Health policy development. Journal of Public Health Policy. In press. 

4. Readford T, Hayes MJ, Reed W. Factors Affecting Chiropractor Requests for Full-length Spinal Radiography: A Scoping Review. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. In press.

5. Chen D, Hayes MJ, Holden ACL. A global review of the education and career pathways of dental therapists, dental hygienists and oral health therapists. British Dental Journal. 2021; 8(6): 36-42. 

6. Higgins D, Wallace J, Hayes MJ, Taylor J. Simulation-based education in Australasian oral health programs. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Dental and Oral Health Therapy. 2021; 9(1):16-21.

7. Ingram K, Hayes MJ, Wallace J. A scoping review of Australian policy relating Oral Health to Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Cognitive Impairment. ANZ Journal of Dental and Oral Health Therapy. 2020; 8(2): 14-20.

8. Hayes MJ, Ingram K. Australian dental practitioner perspectives on academic careers. Journal of Dental Education. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12459 

9. Hayes MJ, Cejnar L. Transition from content expert to interdisciplinary educator: narrative accounts from health and law. International Journal of Academic Development. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/1360144X.2020.1784743

10. Cejnar L, Buchan J, Atwell C, Hayes MJ. Integrating global online legal education with an on- campus franchise course: a role for MOOCs. The European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning. 2020. https://doi.org/10.2478/eurodl-2020-0006 

11. Hayes MJ, Cejnar L. Evaluating alternative work-integrated learning opportunities: student perceptions of interdisciplinary industry-based projects. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. 2020;17(4): 7.

12. Higgins D, Hayes MJ, Taylor JA, Wallace JP. How do we teach simulation-based dental education? Time for an evidence-based, best-practice framework. European Journal of Dental Education. 2020. DOI: 10.1111/eje.12551

13. Higgins D, Hayes MJ, Taylor JA, Wallace JP. A scoping review of simulation-based dental education. MedEdPublish 2020. https://doi.org/10.15694/mep.2020.000036.1 

14. Hayes MJ, Ingram K. Leadership and career development curriculum in Australian dental and oral health programs. European Journal of Dental Education. 2019; 23(3): 378-84.

15. Hayes MJ. How does the ‘care of the self’ impact on fitness to practice in dental education? MedEdPublish 2019. 8[2]: 69. https://doi.org/10.15694/mep.2019.000139.1

16. Hayes MJ, Rogers AA, Chuanon J, Tan T, Lai I, Yong E. Dental and oral health students’ perceptions of loupes. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 2019 Mar 7:1-8.

17. Mulimani P, Hoe VCW, Hayes MJ, Idiculla JJoy, Abas ABL, Karanth L. Ergonomic interventions for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in dental care practitioners. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD011261. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011261.pub2

18. Hayes MJ, Cheng B, Musolino R, Rogers AA. Dietary analysis and nutritional counselling for caries prevention in dental practise: a pilot study. Australian dental journal. 2017 Dec;62(4):485-92.

19. Nguyen TM, Jones D, Ngo KL, Hayes MJ. Developing Professionalism in Dentistry: A Systematic Review. MedEdPublish. 2017 May 17;6.

20. Hayes MJ. The effect of stainless steel vs silicone instruments on hand comfort and strength. Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2017 Apr 1;91(2):40-4.

21. Hayes MJ, Wallace JP, Coxon A. Attitudes and barriers to providing dietary advice: perceptions of dental hygienists and oral health therapists. International journal of dental hygiene. 2016 Nov;14(4):255-60.

22. Coxon A, Hayes MJ, Wallace JP. Perceived barriers to dietary advice provision by medical, dental and nursing personnel: a review of the literature. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Oral Health Therapy. 2; 18-21. 

23. Nicholson S, Hayes MJ, Taylor JA. Cultural competency education in academic dental institutions in Australia and New Zealand: a survey study. Journal of Dental Education. 2016; 80: 966-974.

24. Hayes MJ, Osmotherly PG, Taylor JA, Smith DR, Ho, A. The effect of loupes on neck pain and disability among dental hygienists. Work. 2016; DOI: 10.3233/WOR-162253.

25. Ng A, Hayes MJ, Polster A. Musculoskeletal disorders and working posture among Dental and Oral Health Students. Healthcare. 2016; 4(1), 13; doi:10.3390/healthcare4010013, 

26. Hayes MJ, Franki J, Taylor JA. The Frequency of Dietary Advice Provision in a Dental

Hygiene Clinic: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2016; 90(1): 12-17.

27. Hayes MJ, Taylor JA, Smith DR. Introducing loupes to clinical practice: dental hygienists experiences and opinions. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2015; DOI: 10.1111/idh.12128

28. Mann NK, Hayes MJ. Delivering culturally competent care. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene 2015; 13(1): 62-65.

29. Franki J, Hayes MJ, Taylor JA. The provision of dietary advice by dental practitioners: a review of the literature. Community Dental Health 2014; 31: 9-14.

30. Mulimani P, Hoe VCW, Hayes MJ, Idiculla JJ, Abas ABL, Karanth L. Ergonomic interventions for preventing musculoskeletal disorders in dental care practitioners (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD011261. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011261.

31. Hayes MJ, Smith DR, Taylor JA. Musculoskeletal Disorders in a 3 Year Longitudinal Cohort of Dental Hygiene Students. Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2014; 88: 37-42.

32. Hayes MJ, Smith DR. Tobacco use among Australian dental hygiene students is declining, but more still needs to be done. Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2013; 11:22.

33. Hayes MJ, Osmotherly PG, Taylor JA, Smith DR, Ho, A. The effect of loupes on upper extremity pain and disability among dental hygienists. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2013; DOI: 10.1111/idh.12048.

34. Hayes MJ, Taylor JA, Smith DR. Prevalence and symptom severity of musculoskeletal disorders among dental hygienists. BMC Research Notes. 2013; 6: 250.

35. Taylor JA, Hayes MJ, Wallace LG. Dental hygiene student experiences in external placements. Journal of Dental Education 2012; 76(5): 651-5.

36. Hayes MJ, Taylor JA, Smith DR. Predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental hygienists. International Journal of Dental Hygiene 2012; 10(4): 265-9.

37. Hayes MJ. Occupational health problems among dental hygiene students. Hygiene Today 2011; 1: 8-10.

38. Hayes MJ, Smith DR, Cockrell D. An international review of musculoskeletal disorders in the dental hygiene profession. International Dental Journal 2010; 60: 343- 52.

39. Hayes MJ, Smith DR, Cockrell D. Prevalence and correlates of musculoskeletal disorders among Australian dental hygiene students. International Journal of Dental Hygiene 2009; 7(3):176-81.

40. Hayes MJ, Cockrell D, Smith DR. A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals. International Journal of Dental Hygiene 2009; 7(3):159- 65.

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