Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 3e
by Michele Leonardi Darby BSDH MS, Margaret Walsh RDH MS MA EdD

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Summary of Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 3e

• Each section takes you from conceptual foundations of dental hygiene through patient assessment, treatment, and evaluation.


• Scenario boxes challenge you to integrate complex information as you assess, diagnose, plan care, and evaluate the outcome of care.


• Client Education Issues and Legal, Ethical and Safety Issues boxes inform you of the latest information in these important areas.


• Critical Thinking exercises provide opportunities for independent thought and problem solving.


• Tables and boxes build upon and simplify information from the text, making study and review quick and easy.


• Evolve website contains free online resources, including weblinks, self-assessment quizzes, and professional development worksheets for student review.

• A reorganized section for Individuals with Special Needs includes chapters on Cleft Palate, Physical Abuse, Blood Diseases, and Mental Illness, all reflecting evidence-based research now available in these areas.


• New chapters on caries risk assessment and the oral-systemic health connection -- hot topics in today's dental sciences.


• New anesthesia guidelines keep you up to date with what's new in pain and anxiety control.


• Essential resources and websites are now included at the end of each chapter for easy reference.


• New illustrations provide a fresh, reader-friendly design.


• Self-assessment quizzes are available online, all case-based to follow the NBDH format.


• Free online access to the Legal and Ethical Decision Making chapter, including an 'asset center' to assist you with clinical skills.

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