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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2021
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Refreshed 2026-08-15

Virginia M Hardgraves

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Researcher

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2 h-index 4 pubs 13 cited

  • Dental Hygienists
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Dental Care for Aged
  • Needs Assessment
  • Professional Role
  • Workforce
  • Aged
  • Arkansas
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Attitude to Health
  • Health Education, Dental
  • Health Personnel
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Health Status
  • Humans

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Virginia M. Hardgraves' research focuses on the perspectives and knowledge of older adults regarding oral health issues, particularly those living independently. Her work also examines the professional roles and attitudes of healthcare personnel, including dental hygienists, within skilled nursing facilities. Hardgraves has investigated the needs assessment for dental care for the aged and explored workforce considerations within this demographic in Arkansas. Her scholarship includes four publications, with an h-index of 2 and 12 total citations. She has collaborated with Susan Patton and Leah Jean Henry, both from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, on shared publications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 4
  • Citations: 13

Selected Publications

  • “I’m Gonna Hang on to These As Long As I Can”: Examining the Perspectives and Knowledge of Oral Health Issues of Older Adults Living Independently (2021)
    American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • ATTITUDES, EXPECTATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND INTENTIONS REGARDING ORAL HEALTH: PERCEPTIONS OF OLDER ADULTS (2019)
    Innovation in Aging 2 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Collaboration Network

2 Collaborators 1 Institution 1 Country

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