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Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist (Paperback, 5th edition)
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Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist (Paperback, 5th edition)
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Build the skills you need to provide effective community oral
health care! Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental
Hygienist, 5th Edition describes the role of the public health
professional in improving the oral health care of people throughout
the community. It discusses key topics such as access to care, the
assessment needed for program planning, social responsibility and
government policy, cultural diversity, and career options in public
health. Written by respected dental educator Christine French
Beatty, this book helps you prepare for the National Board Dental
Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and to develop the core competencies
needed in the practice setting. Comprehensive, cutting-edge
coverage provides everything you need to know to succeed in
community dental hygiene practice. Practice-oriented content
includes learning objectives in each chapter, opening statements
with lists of key facts, mini-scenarios, and Dental Hygiene
Competencies. Applying Your Knowledge sections in each chapter
provide opportunities to apply what you have learned to local
public health problems. Chapters on assessment and measurement help
in planning and evaluating community oral health programs.
Test-Taking Strategies and Community Cases chapter offers tips and
practice questions to help you prepare for the NBDHE, and tests
your understanding of content in relation to real-world community
situations. Chapters on population health and oral health programs
describe issues affecting access to care as well as common oral
diseases and conditions affecting the community, helping you
prioritize, plan, implement, and evaluate practical solutions.
Learning resources on an Evolve companion website reinforce your
understanding with quizzes and case studies. NEW! Comprehensive,
cutting-edge content is updated on topics including national
initiatives, Healthy People 2030, data on the status of oral health
and factors that affect access to oral healthcare, cultural
competence, oral health programs in the community, applied
research, and the different career paths for dental hygienists.
EXPANDED! Coverage of dental hygiene competencies and
interprofessional collaborative practice is enhanced to reflect
changes in the oral health profession. UPDATED! Community Case
sections in each chapter include sample cases along with test
questions. F EXPANDED! Additional photographs and illustrations
depict key concepts.
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