This comprehensive textbook will help improve both your clinical skills and your application of the evidence base for the dental hygiene care process. Step-by-step descriptions accompanied by high-quality illustrations walk you through all aspects of client care, from the most fundamental information to the educator, consumer advocate, research, and management roles of a dental hygienist. This new edition continues to focus on the human needs model and features new chapters on the dental hygiene care environment, dental caries risk assessment, periodontal and systemic health links, dentifrices, renal disease and organ transplantation, orofacial clefts and fractured jaw, and abuse and neglect.
• Comprehensive coverage of dental hygiene interventions based on research evidence.
• Illustrations that represent the latest developments.
• Procedure boxes with detailed steps and color illustrations to encourage clinical competence and confidence.
• Scenario boxes that challenge you to assess, diagnose, plan care, and evaluate the outcome of care based on real-life situations.
• Client Education Tips to remind the learner that there is more than just flossing and toothbrushing in educating a person about his or her oral and systemic health.
• Legal, Ethical, and Safety Issues boxes that highlight areas in need of management to protect the health and welfare of both client and practitioner
• Critical Thinking exercises that provide opportunities for independent thought and problem solving.