MEHP_Catalogue_2016

DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE

Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Twelfth Edition Esther M. Wilkins, BS, RDH, DMD Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontology,Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA January 2016 / Hardbound / 8.375” x 10.875” / 1296 pp / 150 Tables 978-1-4511-9311-4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I ORIENTATION TO CLINICAL 1. The Professional Dental Hygienist 2. Evidenced-Based Dental Hygiene Practice 3. Effective Health Communication 4. Infection Control: Transmissible Diseases 5. Exposure Control: Barriers for Patient and Clinician 6. Infection Control: Clinical Procedures 7. Patient Reception and Ergonomic Practice 8. Emergency Care 9. Documentation for Dental Hygiene Care 10. Personal, Dental, and Medical Histories" 11. Vital Signs 12. Extraoral and Intraoral Examination 13. Dental Radiographic Imaging 14. Study Models 15. Dental Biofilm and Other Soft Deposits 16. The Teeth 17. The Occlusion 18. The Periodontium 19. Periodontal Disease Development 20. Periodontal Examination 21. Calculus 22. Dental Stains and Discolorations 23. Indices and Scoring Methods Section II PREPARATION FOR DENTAL Section III DOCUMENTATION Section IV ASSESSMENT Section V DENTAL HYGIENE DIAGNOSIS AND CARE PLANNING Section VI IMPLEMENTATION: PREVENTION Section VII IMPLEMENTATION: TREATMENT Section VIII EVALUATION Section IX PATIENTSWITH SPECIAL NEEDS

DESCRIPTION Considered the cornerstone text in almost every dental hygiene education program in the country, Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist,Twelfth Edition helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need for successful, evidence-based practice in today’s rapidly changing oral health care environment. FEATURES f f NEW! Enhance Your Understanding boxes identify all print and digital resources available by chapter, including the hands-on Workbook, online learning tools on thePoint, and prepU adaptive quizzing. f f Updated section on Documentation as a part of the Dental Hygiene Process of Care, this brings the clinical care of a patient full circle. f f NEW! Coverage of motivational interviewing shows students how to use this proven communication method to elicit and strengthen the patient’s intrinsic motivation to work toward positive change in oral health. f f NEW! Clinically relevant color photos and real world examples help readers connect what they’re learning to practice. Active LearningWorkbook for Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Twelfth Edition Charlotte J. Wyche, RDH, MS; Jane F. Halaris, RDH, MA; Esther M. Wilkins, BS, RDH, DMD January 2016 / Softbound / 8.375” x 10.875” / 496 pp / 50 Tables / 978-1-4511-9524-8 NEW

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