Full Description
The Student Workbook is the ideal companion to the textbook, Dental Hygiene and its multi-media online learning platform.This exceptionally student-friendly learning tool reinforces the textbook, concept by concept, chapter by chapter, helping you to bridge the gap between theory and clinical care. And, like the textbook, it's designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners and learning styles.Put it work for you as you master must-know concepts and techniques and learn to apply them in your labs and clinical.
Contents
I. Introduction to Dental Hygiene1. Dental Hygiene as a Profession2. Legal and Ethical Considerations3. Communication SkillsII. The Dental Hygienist's Role in the Delivery of Health Care4. Health Education and Promotion5. Immunology and the Oral Systemic Link6. Evidence-Based CareIII. Infection Control7. Exposure and Infection ControlIV. Assessment8. Comprehensive Medical and Oral Health History9. Assessment Instruments10. Extraoral and Intraoral Exam11. The Periodontal Examination12. Hard Tissue Exam13. Biofilm, Calculus, and Stain14. Indices15. Radiography and Intraoral Imaging16. Nutritional Assessment17. Risk AssessmentV. Diagnosis and Planning18. Dental Hygiene Diagnosis, Care Plan, Documentation, and PresentationVI. Treatment19. Devices20. Dentifrices and Mouth Rinses21. Cariology and Caries Management22. Sealants23. Prostheses and Appliances24. Ergonomics25. Power Scaling26. Instrumentation Principles and Techniques27. Non-Surgical and Surgical Periodontal Therapy28. Hypersensitivity29. Polishing30. EstheticsVII. Anxiety and Pain Management31. Dental Fear and Anxiety Management32. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation33. Local AnesthesiaVIII. Evaluation34. Evaluation35. MaintenanceIX. Caring for Patients with Special Healthcare Needs36. Introduction to Special Needs37. Cardiovascular38. Respiratory39. Sensory Disabilities40. Mental Health41. Neurological Impairments42. Endocrine System43. Immune System44. Hematological Considerations45. Cancer46. Pediatric Patient47. Men's and Women's Health Issues48. The Elderly49. Physical Impairment50. Alternative Practice SettingsX. Emergency Management51. Dental and Medical EmergenciesXI. Future Vision52. Practice Management53. Career Development54. Lifelong Learning
