Full Description
This study guide companion to Mosby's Dental Hygieneand 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.
Contents
Part I. Oral Healthcare1. The Dental Hygiene Profession2. Health Promotion: A Basis of Practice3. Leagal and Ethical Considerations4. Evidence-Based Decision Making5. Communication6. The Body's Response to ChallengePart II. Environmental Ergonomics7. Exposure Control and Prevention of Disease Transmission8. Positioning and Prevention of Operator Injury9. Instrument Design and Priniciples of Instrumentation10. Instrument SharpeningPart III. Patient Assessment11. Life Stage Changes12. Comprehensive Health History13. Drug-Induced Adverse Oral Events14. Physical and Extraoral Examination15. Intraoral Examination16. Periodontal Examination17. Hard Tissue Examination18. Radiographic and Photographic Imaging Assessment19. Nutritional AssessmentPart IV. Diagnosis and Planning20. Oral Risk Assessment and Intervention Planning21. Individualizing Preventive and Therapeutic Strategies22. Post Treatment Assessment and Supportive Care23. Case Development, Documentation, and PresentationPart V. Prevention Implementation24. Devices for Oral Self Care25. Dental Caries and Caries Management26. Dentifrices27. Chemotherapeutics28. Sealants29. Tobacco and Chemical Addiction30. Care of Appliances and Dental ProsthesesPart VI. Therapeutic Implementation31. Powered Instrumentation and Periodontal Debridement32. Cosmetic and Therapeutic Polishing33. Dentinal Sensitivity34. Periodontal Dressings and Suturing35. Operative Procedures36. Aesthetics37. Orthodontics38. Malodor39. Emergency Management of Dental TraumaPart VII. Anxiety and Pain Control40. Anxiety Control41. Local Anesthetics42. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen SedationPart VIII. Care Modifications for Special Needs Patients43. Salivary Dysfunction44. Neurological and Sensory Impairment45. Mental and Emotional Disorders46. Immune System Dysfunction47. HIV/AIDS48. Cancer and Treatment Effects on the Oral CavityPart IX. Professional Development and Vision49. Dental Hygiene Business and Management50. Professional Development51. Insight and Commitment
