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The most comprehensive, all-encompassing dental hygiene text to date, this excellent tool helps readers not only master clinical skills, but also the theory behind the dental hygiene care process. It guides the reader through the dental hygiene care process based on the human needs model, beginning with foundational information, addressing all aspects of client care including individuals with special needs and concluding with leadership and management roles of a dental hygienist. Unique step-by-step descriptions of procedures with illustrations... MORE and rationales not only teach competent skill performance, but also the theory behind the dental hygiene process. The 2nd edition features a full-color design with color photos and illustrations, a more user-friendly format with extensive bullet lists, boxes, and comprehensive tables, and new pedagogical features to reinforce learning. In-depth coverage of all topics in the dental hygiene curriculum makes this the most comprehensive dental hygiene text available. Renowned authors, high profile professionals in dental hygiene education and the association, give comprehensive, authoritative guidance. Detailed, illustrated step-by-step procedures with rationales for clinical skills explain each step in the treatment process. Specific icons alert the reader to important points in the procedure, as well as safety considerations when necessary. Tables, often with illustrations, allow readers to easily compare and contrast similar information. Specially designed boxes highlight important information throughout the book to help reinforce the material. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter identify the most important points that the reader should focus on in that chapter. A glossary at the back of the back of the book defines all key terms in one convenient location. References and suggested readings guide the reader in locating the most recent, up-to-date sources. New full-color design features high-quality, full-color clinical photos and line drawings that provide visual appeal and depict important concepts. New redesigned, user-friendly format makes the text easier to read and aids in referencing specific topics of interest. More coverage of individuals with special needs is included than any other text, such as patients with autoimmune diseases, neurological disabilities, respiratory diseases, alcohol and substance abuse issues, women's health issues, and individuals with orthodontic appliances. New chapters and expanded coverage of hot topics provide more complete coverage, keeping readers better informed and better prepared to function in the dental office. Client Education Issues teach readers how to educate the client to understand the treatment and to implement good follow-up care and oral hygiene at home, emphasizing the concept of the human needs model. Legal, Ethical, and Safety Issues encourages good ethical, professional and legal practices by explaining the importance of patient rights, the dental hygienist's ethical behavior, and the safety of the client in connection with the chapter topic. Key Concepts at the end of each chapter list the most important points of the chapter to help the student retain key information. Critical Thinking Exercises, presented in the form of brief case studies and scenarios, suggest activities to perform based on the chapter material that train the reader in independent decision making. Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter identify new dental vocabulary that the reader will encounter in context.

Old Dominion Univ., Norfolk, VA. Textbook presents the dental hygiene care process and the various roles of the dental hygienist. Emphasizes critical thinking with a humanistic perspective to provide comprehensive dental hygiene care. Includes more than 1,000 photos illustrating procedures and techniques. For students. Previous edition: c1995.

for Dental Hygiene
The Evolving Profession of Dental Hygiene
Human Needs Theory and Dental Hygiene Care
Concepts of Health and Wellness
Behavioral Foundations for the Dental Hygiene Process
Cross-cultural Practice
Preparation for the Client Appointment
Infection Control
Managing Medical Emergencies
E... MORErgonomics
Dental Hygiene Assessments
Personal, Dental, and Health Histories
Vital Signs
Pharmacologic History
Extraoral and Intraoral Clinical Assessment
Assessment of the Dentition
Oral Hygiene Assessment: Soft Deposits, Plaque Biofilm, Calculus, and Stain
Periodontal and Risk Assessment
Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Care Plan, and Evaluation
Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
Dental Hygiene Care Plan
Implementation
Mechanical Plaque Control: Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing
Mechanical Plaque Control: Interdental Care and Supplemental Aids
Instruments and Instrumentation Theory
Root Morphology and Instrumentation Implications
Extrinsic and Intrinsic Stains and Their Management
Nonsurgical, Supportive, and Mechanized Periodontal Therapies
Periodontal Chemotherapy
Acute Gingival and Periodontal Conditions, Lesions of Endodontic Origin, and Avulsed Teeth
Fluorides and Chlorhexidine
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Nutritional Counseling
Tobacco Cessation
Impressions, Study Casts, and Oral Stents
Restorative Therapy
Pain and Anxiety Control
Behavioral Management of Pain and Anxiety
Dentinal Hypersensitivity Management
Local Anesthesia
Nitrous OxideOxygen Analgesia
Dental Hygiene Care for Individuals with Special Needs
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with Autoimmune Diseases
Persons with Neurologic and Sensory Disabilities
Persons with Mental Retardation
Persons with Cardiovascular Disease
Persons with Diabetes Mellitus
Persons with Respiratory Diseases
Persons with Cancer
Persons with HIV Infection
Persons with Alcohol and Substance Abuse Problems
Womens Health
Persons with Eating Disorders
The Older Adult
Persons with Fixed and Removable Dentures
Persons with Osseointegrated Dental Implants
Persons with Orthodontic Appliances
Practice Management
Practice Management
Professional Development
Legal and Ethical Decision Making
Glossary
Index: AHB-987 Finalized 02/21/03 Revised 6/3/03 byALC
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