Dental Hygiene : Theory and Practice
ISBN: 9781416053576 | 1416053573
Edition: 3rdFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
Pub. Date: 3/24/2009
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Comprehensive and up to date, this practical textbook offers complete coverage of today's dental hygiene skills and theories - all based on the Human Needs Model for better hygienist/patient communication. With a strong focus on clinical application, each section closely follows the critical thinking and clinical assessment approach that a hygienist must use in the classroom, clinic, and practice. Clinical competencies at the beginning of each chapter provide a clear, quick overview of exactly what you need to know, and procedure boxes with det... MORE
| Conceptual Foundations | |
| The Dental Hygiene Profession | |
| Human Needs Theory and Dental Hygiene Care | |
| Community-based Dental Hygiene Practice | |
| Changing Behavior | |
| Cultural Competence | |
| Preparation for the Appointment | |
| The Dental Hygiene Care Environment | |
| Infection Control | |
| Medical Emergencies | |
| Ergonomics | |
| Assessments | |
| Personal, Dental, and Health Histories | |
| Vital Signs | |
| Pharmacologic History | |
| Extra and Intraoral Clinical Assessment | |
| Dentition Assessment | |
| Soft Deposits, Plaque Biofilm, Calculus, and Stain Assessment | |
| Caries Risk Assessment | |
| Periodontal and Risk Assessment | |
| Oral-Systemic Health Connection | |
| Critical Thinking in Dental Hygiene Practice | |
| Dental Hygiene Diagnosis | |
| Dental Hygiene Care Plan and Evaluation | |
| Implementation | |
| Tooth brushing | |
| Interdental and Supplemental Aids | |
| Dentifrices and Mouth rinses | |
| Hand Instrumentation | |
| Ultrasonic Instrumentation | |
| Root Morphology and Instrumentation | |
| Extrinsic and Intrinsic Stain Management | |
| Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy | |
| Periodontal Chemotherapy | |
| Acute Gingival and Periodontal Conditions, Lesions of Endodontic Origin, and Avulsed Teeth | |
| Fluorides, Chlorhexidine, and Xylitol | |
| Pit and Fissure Sealants | |
| Nutritional Counseling | |
| Tobacco Cessation | |
| Impressions, Study Casts, and Oral Stents | |
| Restorative Therapy | |
| Pain and Anxiety Control | |
| Behavioral Management of Dental Anxiety | |
| Dental Hypersensitivity | |
| Local Anesthesia | |
| Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Analgesia | |
| Individuals with Special Needs | |
| Persons with Disabilities | |
| Cardiovascular Disease | |
| Diabetes Mellitus | |
| Cancer | |
| HIV Infection | |
| Neurologic and Sensory Disabilities | |
| Autoimmune Diseases | |
| Blood Disorders | |
| Respiratory Diseases | |
| Mental Retardation | |
| Mental Illness | |
| Alcohol and Substance Abuse Problems | |
| Eating Disorders | |
| Women's Health | |
| The Older Adult | |
| Fixed and Removable Dentures | |
| Fractured Jaw and Cleft Lip | |
| Osseointegrated Dental Implants | |
| Orthodontic Care | |
| Physical Abuse | |
| Practice Management | |
| Practice Management | |
| Professional Development | |
| Glossary/Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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