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Clinical Practice of the Dental
Hygienist (8th Edition)
This revised and updated classic provides concise,
up-to-date information on all aspects of dental hygiene in the clinical
environment. Perfect for the student and a great reference in private
practice, this text addresses the dental hygiene process of care:
assessment, formulation of the diagnosis and treatment plan, implementation,
and evaluation with follow-up. New to this edition are: chapter outlines;
new chapters on disease prevention, patients using tobacco, and pain
control; and new information on slow release substances (for treating
disease pockets), bone marrow transfer and chemo-therapy/radiation patients,
and more!
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Synopsis |
Now the leading dental hygiene text is even better in a new
Ninth Edition!
- The Ninth Edition of the definitive text on
dental hygiene is significantly revised and updated to provide even more
focused guidance on all aspects of dental hygiene in the clinical
environment. Ideal for both students and practitioners, the book reviews
the clinical and educational skills needed for successful practice. Six
comprehensive sections address orientation, preparation for appointments,
patient assessment, treatment, and patients with special needs. New
features include a significantly revised art program, case-based exercises
to reinforce understanding, procedure boxes to enhance technique, and
ethics boxes. New ancillaries include a student workbook (sold separately)
and instructor’s Website.
- "Health Promotion and Disease Prevention," including sections on xerostomia and halitosis
- "The Patient Who Uses Tobacco," with insights on the Dental
Hygienist's role in educating patients on the effects of tobacco on oral
health, and counseling on tobacco use cessation
- "Anxiety and Pain Control," including basic products, procedures, and
indications for nitrous-oxide/oxygen sedation, and local anesthesia
- Coverage of slow-release substances (tetracycline fiber, chlorhexidine
chip, and doxycycline gel) to treat disease pockets
- Bone marrow transplant information, with updated material on
chemotherapy and radiation patients
- A set of sign-language drawings to help you improve communication
and compliance with your hearing-impaired patients.
- Outlines at the beginning of each chapter to help you establish
learning objectives
- Illustrations and tables throughout, highlighted with color
- Contributions from top Dental Hygiene educators and practitioners from
around the world
- Current, comprehensive references geared to evidence-based practice
- More tables added to summarize important information.
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From The Critics |
Michael F. Gewerth (this review is of the earlier eighth
edition)
This eighth edition book features updated information regarding the
management of periodontal/gingival disease, dental implants, and dental
radiology theory. The content is designed to assist in teaching students of
dental hygiene as well as to serve as a reference guide for practicing
dental hygienists. The target audience for this text is students of dental
hygiene. The contents include instructions for obtaining a medical history,
infection control procedures, periodontal therapy, and patient care
recommendations. This is a high quality teaching text and a good source of
information for the practicing dental hygienist. The full array of issues as
they pertain to patient management for the hygienist are reviewed. In this
regard it should prove of value for both hygiene instructors and the
students they teach. It will further serve as a useful reference for
practicing hygienists.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Michael E. Gewerth, RDH (University of Chicago Medical
Center)
Description: This eighth edition book features updated information
regarding the management of periodontal/gingival disease, dental implants,
and dental radiology theory.
Purpose: The content is designed to assist in teaching students of
dental hygiene as well as to serve as a reference guide for practicing
dental hygienists.
Audience: The target audience for this text is students of dental
hygiene.
Features: The contents include instructions for obtaining a medical
history, infection control procedures, periodontal therapy, and patient care
recommendations.
Assessment: This is a high quality teaching text and a good source of
information for the practicing dental hygienist. The full array of issues as
they pertain to patient management for the hygienist are reviewed. In this
regard it should prove of value for both hygiene instructors and the
students they teach. It will further serve as a useful reference for
practicing hygienists.
Booknews
A comprehensive text with material presented in a concise format. Sections
introduce the tasks of the professional dental hygienist, detail preparation
for dental hygiene appointments, address details of patient assessment,
introduce teaching of the patient's own oral care, discuss professional
treatment areas of nonsurgical periodontal therapy, and address concerns
surrounding patients with special needs. Pedagogical features include
chapter outlines, technical hints, key word boxes, and step-by-step
descriptions of procedures and tasks. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,
Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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