Melissa Efurd
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Melissa Efurd's research focuses on medical education and health topics, with a particular emphasis on dental hygiene and osteopathic medicine. Her work includes investigating the impact of competency-based curricula, as seen in her publication on transitioning a dental hygiene program. Efurd has also explored the use of e-portfolios and self-assessment in dental hygiene education through pilot studies. Her research extends to academic success predictors for professional examinations, such as the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and COMLEX-USA Level-1. Additionally, Efurd has examined older adult oral health risks within Arkansas. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 2, with 5 total publications and 15 citations. She is actively publishing, with her most recent work appearing in 2025.
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- h-index: 2
- Publications: 5
- Citations: 15
Selected Publications
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Understanding COMLEX-USA Level-1 as a Pass/Fail examination: impact and opportunities (2025)
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- Understanding COMLEX-USA Level-1 as a Pass/Fail examination: impact and opportunities
- Understanding COMLEX-USA Level-1 as a Pass/Fail examination: impact and opportunities
- Understanding COMLEX-USA Level-1 as a Pass/Fail examination: impact and opportunities
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