Clinical Practice Of The Dental Hygienist

The Ninth Edition of the definitive text on dental hygiene is significantly revised and updated to provide even more focused guidance on all aspects of dental hygiene in the clinical environment. Ideal for both students and practitioners, the book reviews the clinical and educational skills needed for successful practice. Six comprehensive sections address orientation, preparation for appointments, patient assessment, treatment, and patients with special needs. New features include a significantly revised art program, case-based exercises to reinforce understanding, procedure boxes to enhance technique, and ethics boxes. Reinforce your understanding of key concepts and strengthen the foundation you'll need in dental hygiene practice with this valuable Student Workbook to Accompany Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. This workbook provides a range of exercises that will help you expand and strengthen your skills. You will learn to master fundamental concepts, build competency, and gain the ability to think critically. Some of the exercises will help you to practice making patient care decisions. Finally, you will progress to the stage of discovery, in which you can apply what you have learned as you gather new information about dental hygiene practice.