Back and better than ever, Darby and Walsh's Dental Hygiene: Theory
and Practice, 5th Edition offers everything you need to succeed in
your coursework, at certification, and in clinical practice. No
other dental hygiene text incorporates the clinical skills, theory,
and evidence-based practice in such an approachable way. All
discussions - from foundational concepts to diagnosis to pain
management - are presented within the context of a unique
patient-centered model that takes the entire person into
consideration. New to this fifth edition is a much more streamlined
approach - one that stays focused on need-to-know information, yet
also houses expanded content on things like alternative practice
settings, pediatric care, risk assessment, and dental hygiene
diagnosis to give you added context when needed. This edition is
also filled with new modern illustrations and new clinical photos
to augment your learning. If you want a better grasp of all the
dental hygienist's roles and responsibilities in today's practice,
they Darby and Walsh's renowned text is a must-have. Focus on
research and evidence-base practice provide proven findings and
practical applications for topics of interest in modern dental
hygiene care. Step-by-step procedure boxes with accompanying
illustrations, clinical photos, and rationales outline the
equipment required and the steps involved in performing key
procedures. Critical thinking exercises, cases, and scenarios help
hone your application and problem-solving skills. Feature boxes
highlight patient education, law, ethics, and safety. UNIQUE!
Discussions of theory provide a solid foundation for practice. Key
terms are called out within chapters and defined in glossary with
cross-references to chapters. Practice quizzes enable you to
self-assess your understanding. NEW! Streamlined approach focuses
on the information you need to know along with the practical
applications. NEW! Added content covers alternative practice
settings, new infection control guidelines, pediatric care, risk
assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, the electronic health record
(EHR), and more. NEW! Modern illustrations and updated clinical
photos give you a better picture of how to perform essential skills
and utilize clinical technology. NEW! Online procedures videos
guide you step-by-step through core clinical skills. NEW! Editorial
team brings a fresh perspective and more than 30 years of
experience in dental hygiene education, practice, and research.
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