Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene - Edition 6 - Edited by Jennifer A Pieren, RDH, BSAS, MS and Cynthia Gadbury-Amyot, MSDH, Ed.D Elsevier Educate

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Focus on research and evidence-based practice offers insights from expert chapter authors (educators, practitioners, and researchers) from across the United States and beyond
Expansive art program features modern illustrations and updated clinical photos to visually reinforce key concepts
Step-by-step procedure boxes highlight key points with accompanying illustrations, clinical photos, and rationales; online procedure videos are included with new text purchase
Human Needs Conceptual Model/Oral Health Related Quality of Life frameworks, in which all discussions are presented within the context of a person-centered care model, take the entire person into consideration
Learning aids in each chapter include professional development opportunities; learning competencies; patient education tips; critical thinking scenarios; and discussions of legal, ethical, and safety issues, which help your practical application and problem-solving skills and bring the profession to life

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NEW! Increased focus on new and emerging technologies keeps you up to date with the latest advances in the field
NEW! Telehealth chapter explains how to practice telehealth and teledentistry in nontraditional and community-based settings
NEW! Mental Health and Self-Care chapter provides timely content on safeguarding mental health and wellness for the practitioner and the patient
UPDATED! Enhanced coverage of infection control prepares you to practice as a dental hygienist in the time of COVID-19 and potential future pandemic events
UPDATED! Coverage of Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA^®) for integrating into the dental hygiene process of care
EXPANDED! Further integration of the current American Academy of Periodontology periodontal classifications throughout the text
Integration of theory throughout the book includes content on how to incorporate the use of theory in practice

About the author

Edited by Jennifer A Pieren, RDH, BSAS, MS, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Health Professions – Dental Hygiene, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio, USA and Cynthia Gadbury-Amyot, MSDH, Ed.D, Professor Emerita and Adjunct Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

SECTION I Conceptual Foundations
1. The Dental Hygiene Profession
2. Dental Hygiene Metaparadigm Concepts and Conceptual Models Applied to Practice
3. Evidence-Based Decision Making
4. Community Health
5. Sustainable Health Behavior Change
6. Inclusive Practices in Healthcare
7. Legal and Ethical Decision Making
8. Professional e-Portfolios

SECTION II Preparation for the Appointment
9. Dental Hygiene Patient Care Settings
10. Infection Prevention and Control
11. Preventing and Managing Medical Emergencies
12. Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

SECTION III Assessments
13. Personal, Dental, and Health Histories
14. Vital Signs
15. Pharmacologic History
16. Assessment of Head and Neck Examination
17. Hard Tissue Assessment and Dental Charting
18. Assessment of Dental Deposits and Stain
19. Dental Caries Management by Risk Assessment
20. Periodontal Assessment and Charting
21. Oral-Systemic Health Connection

SECTION IV Critical Thinking in Dental Hygiene Practice
22. Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
23. Dental Hygiene Care Plan, Evaluation, and Documentation

SECTION V Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation
24. Toothbrushing
25. Interdental and Supplemental Oral Self-Care Devices
26. Dentifrices
27. Antimicrobial Agents for Control of Periodontal Disease
28. Hand-Activated Instrumentation
29. Ultrasonic Instrumentation
30. Root Morphology and Instrumentation Implications
31. Dental Implants and Peri-implant Care
32. Tooth Polishing and Whitening
33. Decision Making Related to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
34. Acute Gingival and Periodontal Conditions
35. Pit and Fissure Sealants
36. Nutritional Counseling
37. Tobacco Cessation
38. Impressions for Study Casts and Custom-Made Oral Appliances
39. Restorative Therapy
40. Orthodontic Care
41. Fixed and Removable Dental Prostheses

SECTION VI Pain and Anxiety Control
42. Dentinal Hypersensitivity
43. Local Anesthesia
44. Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Sedation

SECTION VII Life Stages and Populations
45. Children and Adolescents
46. Pregnancy and Oral Health
47. The Older Adult

SECTION VIII Dental Hygiene Care for the Medically Compromised
48. Cardiovascular Disease
49. Diabetes
50. Cancer
51. HIV and Oral Health
52. Palliative Dental Hygiene Oral Care
53. Autoimmune Diseases
54. Organ Transplantation and Renal Disease
55. Respiratory Diseases
56. Substance Use Disorders
57. Eating Disorders
58. Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence

SECTION IX Dental Hygiene Care for Disabilities and Special Needs
59. Disability and Healthcare
60. Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged
61. Orofacial Clefts
62. Neurologic Disabilities

SECTION X Professional Development and Practice Management
63. Professional Development and Job Searching
64. Practice Management
65. Telehealth
66. Mental Health and Self Care

Appendix A: Dental Charting Symbols and Examples

ISBN: 9780323877824

Page Count: 1120

Illustrations : Approx. 1675 illustrations (1250 in full color)

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