Mosby's Dental Hygiene

by Francis, Bonnie; Mitchell, Shannon H.

• ISBN13: 9780323045346
• ISBN10: 0323045340
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-24
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

This study guide companion to Mosby's Dental Hygiene: Concepts, Cases, and Competencies, 2nd Edition draws the student in using a friendly question and answer format that explains "how's," "what's," "where's," and "why's" of the content. The answers to these questions tie into features from the main text including the Insight Statement, Learning Outcomes, Case Studies, and Case Applications. Review Questions and answers as well as Critical Thinking Activity Worksheets encourage students to practice their knowledge and skills after reading the text chapter and to prepare for exams. Follows a format consistent with the main text and allows students to become familiar with the pattern and focus on learning the content. A conversational question and answer format makes material less intimidating and immediately demonstrates the benefits of working on the exercises. Frequent references to main text content such as Insight Statement, Learning Outcomes, and Case Study, help student retain the information better through repetition. Critical Thinking Activities help students practice application of concepts to everyday life and reach a better understanding of the dental hygienist's role. Topics to Debate feature challenges students to consider the ethics and proper application of dental hygienist skills to real-life situations they are likely to encounter. Patient Education Links encourage students to access the Internet or Evolve site for additional sources or agencies for more information on topics related to the text. Encourages self-assessment with Process Performance forms that allow students to grade themselves on whether or not they have developed the skills necessary to meet the Learning Outcomes in the chapter. Review questions, answers, and rationales at the end of the study guide help students review material and prepare for boards. Sample forms and patient education handouts provide sample dialogues and questions to ask patients when interacting in the dental office and help students contribute to successful dental hygienist practices.

Table of Contents

Oral Healthcare

The Dental Hygiene Profession

Health Promotion: A Basis of Practice

Leagal and Ethical Considerations

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Communication

The Bodys Response to Challenge

Environmental Ergonomics

Exposure Control and Prevention of Disease Transmission

Positioning and Prevention of Operator Injury

Instrument Design and Priniciples of Instrumentation

Instrument Sharpening

Patient Assessment

Life Stage Changes

Comprehensive Health History

Drug-Induced Adverse Oral Events

Physical and Extraoral Examination

Intraoral Examination

Periodontal Examination

Hard Tissue Examination

Radiographic and Photographic Imaging Assessment

Nutritional Assessment

Diagnosis and Planning

Oral Risk Assessment and Intervention Planning

Individualizing Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies

Post Treatment Assessment and Supportive Care

Case Development, Documentation, and Presentation

Prevention Implementation

Devices for Oral Self Care

Dental Caries and Caries Management

Dentifrices

Chemotherapeutics

Sealants

Tobacco and Chemical Addiction

Care of Appliances and Dental Prostheses

Therapeutic Implementation

Powered Instrumentation and Periodontal Debridement

Cosmetic and Therapeutic Polishing

Dentinal Sensitivity

Periodontal Dressings and Suturing

Operative Procedures

Aesthetics

Orthodontics

Malodor

Emergency Management of Dental Trauma

Anxiety and Pain Control

Anxiety Control

Local Anesthetics

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation

Care Modifications for Special Needs Patients

Salivary Dysfunction

Neurological and Sensory Impairment

Mental and Emotional Disorders

Immune System Dysfunction

HIV/AIDS

Cancer and Treatment Effects on the Oral Cavity

Professional Development and Vision

Dental Hygiene Business and Management

Professional Development

Insight and Commitment

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