Dental Hygiene: Applications to Clinical Practice Applications to Clinical Practice

by Henry, Rachel Kearney; Goldie, Maria Perno

• ISBN13: 9780803625686
• ISBN10: 0803625685
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2016-02-18
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Summary

Dental Care Decisions for Dental Hygiene www.DentalCareDecisions.com Instant Access: 978-0-8036-5768-7 Access Card: 978-0-8036-5767-0 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. DentalCareDecisions.com This immersive, multi-media, online learning platform guides you step by step as you learn to recognize equipment and anatomical features, master dental procedures, and learn to communicate with clients and colleagues. And, it tracks and assesses your progress each step of the way. A special code in the front of the book unlocks DentalDecisions.com for you…including an ebook of the text. Visit www.DentalCareDecisions.com to learn more.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction to Dental Hygiene 1. Dental Hygiene as a Profession 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 Oral Health History 9. Assessment Instruments 10. Extraoral and Intraoral Exam 11. The Periodontal Examination 12. Hard Tissue Examination 13. Biofilm, Calculus, and Stain 14. Indices 15. Radiology 16. Dietary Assessment and Nutritional Counseling 17. Risk Assessment V. Diagnosis and Planning 18. Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Treatment Plan, Documentation, and Case Presentation VI. Treatment 19. Devices 20. Dentifrices and Mouthrinses 21. Cariology and Caries Management 22. Sealants 23. Prostheses and Appliances 24. Ergonomics 25. Power Scaling 26. Instrumentation Principles and Techniques 27. Non-Surgical and Surgical Periodontal Therapy 28. Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity 29. Polishing 30. Esthetics VII. Anxiety and Pain Management 31. Dental Fear and Anxiety Management 32. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation 33. Local Anesthesia VIII. Evaluation 34. Evaluation 35. Maintenance IX. Caring for Patients with Special Needs 36. Introduction to Special Needs 37. Cardiovascular Disease 38. Respiratory 39. Sensory Disabilities: Vision And Hearing Impairment 40. Mental Health 41. Neurological Impairments 42. Endocrine System 43. Immune System 44. Hematological Considerations 45. Cancer 46. Pediatric Patient 47. Men’s and Women’s Health Issues 48. The Elderly 49. Physical Impairment 50. Alternative Practice Settings X. Emergency Management 51. Dental and Medical Emergencies XI. Future Vision 52. Practice Management 53. Career Development 54. Lifelong Learning