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ALLIED HEALTH Dentistry Dental Hygiene

Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist 5th Edition By Jill Gehrig, RDH, MA DESCRIPTION Comprehensive and easy-to-understand, Foundations of Peri- odontics for the Dental Hygienist , 5th Edition, equips dental hygiene students with up-to-date, evidence-based coverage of periodontal anatomy, the periodontal disease process, and clas- sifications of periodontal disease. Rather than presenting information in narrative style, the author—a leading expert in the field—uses a detailed outline

format, making the information easier to read, understand, and reference. Rich with engaging learn- ing features and student resources, the Fifth Edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect the hygienist’s increasingly important role in periodontal therapy and to help students confi- dently apply what they’ve learned to clinical patient care situations. FEATURES ▶ ▶ Updated content familiarizes students with the latest evidence-based information on host modulation agents, regenerative techniques and materials, the clinical use of lasers, and more. ▶ ▶ Current Classifications of Periodontal Diseases from The American Academy of Periodontology equip students for confidence clinical patient care. ▶ ▶ Comprehensive Patient Cases with clinical photos, radiographs, and periodontal charts cultivate students’ patient care planning capabilities. ▶ ▶ Straightforward outline format helps students easily identify, learn, and review key concepts. ▶ ▶ Hundreds of full-color illustrations and clinical photographs reinforce concepts in vivid detail. ▶ ▶ Focus on Patients and Clinical Patient Care features connect chapter content to specific patient care applications. ▶ ▶ Evidence in Action features help students apply the latest clinical research to commonly encountered patient care scenarios. ▶ ▶ Ethical Dilemmas features alert students to potential legal/ethical considerations they may encounter in practice. ▶ ▶ Learning Objectives and Key Terms provide a “road map” to module topics and help students master dental vocabulary. ▶ ▶ Online audio glossary reinforces terminology and pronunciation quickly and effectively. ▶ ▶ New prepU adaptive quizzes test students’ understanding and highlight areas requiring further study.

Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-8402-7 / ($94.99(t) / £N/A / €N/A) World Approx. 848 pp. / Approx. 150 2-Color Illus. / 550 in Full Color / Approx. 60 Tables / January 2019

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in January 2013 (ISBN: 978-1-60831-004-3).

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