Dental Hygiene: Applications to Clinical Practice

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Autor: Rachel Henry, Maria Perno Goldie

ISBN: 9780803625686

Editura: F.A.DAVIS

Anul publicarii: 2016

Pagini: 940

Format: Hardback

Categoria: DENTISTRY

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Dental Hygiene and DentalCareDecisions. com work together to create an immersive, multimedia experience that tracks your progress until you’ve mastered the must-know concepts and techniques and are ready to apply them in class, clinical, and practice. You’ll develop the foundational knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and technical competencies you need to pass the boards and enter practice as a dental hygiene professional.

Dental Hygiene

Applications to Clinical Practice

Bridge the gap between the theory and clinical patient care! This comprehensive text encompasses all of the theoretical and scientific knowledge that is the foundation of dental hygiene practice today integrated with the clinical procedures and techniques you need to succeed.

You’ll master the critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills that are essential to delivering the highest quality care to your patients and you’ll also explore the importance of professionalism, patient advocacy, and leadership.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction to Dental Hygiene
1. Modern Dental Hygiene
2. Legal and Ethical Considerations
3. Communication Skills
II. The Dental Hygienists’ Role in the Delivery of Healthcare
4. Health Education and Promotion
5. Immunology and the Oral Systemic Link
6. Evidence Based Care
III. Infection Control
7. Exposure and Infection Control
IV. Assessment
8. Comprehensive Medical and Dental History
9. Assessment Instruments
10. Extraoral and Intraoral Exam
11. Periodontal Exam
12. Hard Tissue Exam
13. Biofilm, Calculus, and Stain
14. Indices
15. Radiography and Intraoral Imaging
16. Nutritional Assessment
17. Risk Assessment
V. Diagnosis and Planning
18. Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Care Plan, Documentation, and Presentation
VI. Treatment
Preventative Treatment
19. Devices
20. Cariology and Caries Management
21. Sealants
22. Prostheses and Appliances
Therapeutic Treatment
23. Ergonomics
24. Power Scaling
25. Instrumentation Principles and Techniques
26. Non-Surgical and Surgical Periodontal Therapy
27. Hypersensitivity
28. Polishing
29. Esthetics
VII. Anxiety and Pain Management
30. Anxiety and Pain Control Management
31. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation
32. Local Anesthesia
VIII. Evaluation
33. Evaluation
34. Maintenance
IX. Caring for Patients with Special Needs
35. Introduction to Special Needs
36. Cardiovascular
37. Respiratory
38. Sensory Disabilities
39. Mental Health
40. Neurological Impairments
41. Endocrine System
42. Immune System
43. Hematological Considerations
44. Cancer
45. Pediatric Patient
46. Men’s and Women’s Health Issues
47. Elderly
48. Physical Impairment
49. Alternative Practice Settings
X. Emergency Management
50. Dental and Medical Emergencies
XI. Future Vision
51. Practice Management
52. Career Development
53. Lifelong Learning