Dental Hygiene

Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))

Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation

Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics

Introduction to restorative dentistry dealing with fixed partial dentures and cast metal, metal-ceramic, and allceramic restorations. For students and practitioners. Halftone line drawings. DNLM: Denture, Partial, Fixed.

Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck (Fehrenbach, Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck)

Now in full-color, the thoroughly revised 3rd edition of Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck presents comprehensive coverage of all the information needed in the study of head and neck anatomy. It presents an understanding of anatomical parts and focal points for injection sites that are essential in the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting. Special emphasis is placed on such topics as anatomy of the temporomandibular joint, the spread of dental infection, and the anatomical basis of local anesthesia for pain control. Also includes flashcards for students who want to test their knowledge of basic anatomy and a new Evolve website offers a variety of study materials.

• Each chapter features clinical photographs and high-quality line art.
• High-quality illustrations, now in full color, clarify essential concepts.
• Labeling exercises appear in each chapter to help students identify the different structures and test their knowledge of anatomy.
• Each chapter features multiple-choice review questions that can be used by the instructor for testing or by the student for self-study.
• Each chapter topic is relevant to the present needs of the dental professional and builds on former topics to make it easier for students to move through the text and successfully comprehend the information.
• Tables throughout the book present and compare similar information to make it more meaningful for students to recognize similarities and differences among related topics.
• A chapter outline at the beginning of each chapter provides a quick view of the chapter's contents.
• Learning objectives outlined at the beginning of each chapter clearly identify the information students are expected to absorb from studying the chapter.
• A bibliography list at the back of the text provides a succinct overview of additional reference resources.
• Key terms and anatomical structure terms clearly highlight important terms in each chapter and provide easy access to pronunciation and definitions to make it easier for students to check their understanding as they are reading.
• A glossary at the back of the book provides the meaning of important dental terminology conveniently located in one place.

• Full-color design and illustrations improves the effectiveness of drawings that appear throughout the book.
• Evolve website offers helpful features for students and faculty (see ancillary section for full description).
• 64 flashcards provide an excellent study tool for students who want to test their knowledge of head and neck anatomy.

Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition

Imagine having healthy, cavity-free teeth for most or all of your life. Nutritional pioneer Ramiel Nagel, reveals how he cured his daughter's and his own cavities through nutrition. Tooth decay is the #1 disease in the modern world and Cure Tooth Decay reveals that brushing, flossing, fluoride and the dental drill will not stop it. Since dental treatments address the symptom of tooth decay but never the real cause, you continue to shell out cash to your dentist while your oral health deteriorates. Nagel simplifies complicated research and theories from dental greats Weston Price and Melvin Page; into highly effective protocols for halting, preventing, and yes you heard it correctly, healing cavities. Nagel also reveals how you can truly prevent and remineralize cavities in children, and it is not with brushing or dental treatments. Reclaim your immunity to tooth decay, learn the cause of gum disease and gain other benefits; like increased overall health, strength, and vitality.

Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques (Dental Radiography)

Inside you'll find the essential principles of radiation and the technical skills necessary for the safe and effective use of radiation in the dental office. The book serves as both a textbook and training manual by providing comprehensive coverage of basic theory and complete technical instruction. Procedures are presented in a detailed step-by-step format with accompanying illustrations, rationales, and charting notes. Includes a new interactive student CD-ROM.

• Chapters are short with topics separated into easy-to-digest sections.
• Content is divided into six parts, covering all necessary aspects of dental radiography
• Step-by-step procedures throughout the chapters include rationales and charting notes along with essential illustrations and photos to demonstrate techniques properly.
• Quiz questions for each chapter help students assess knowledge and comprehension.
• Example boxes are used throughout the chapters to further explain a process or why it is performed a certain way.

• An interactive CD-ROM, included in every book, features a variety of interactive exercises such as radiograph mounting and mastering steps in equipment assembly; animations to visualize key concepts of how digital radiographs are produced, panoramic positioning errors, and what happens within the dental x-ray tube; and patient case studies in the same format as the national board exam.
• New chapters on Descriptive Terminology and Interpretation of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects to ensure students know these topics inside and out, before they're tested on them when they take the national board exam.

Patient Assessment Tutorials: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Dental Hygienist

Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy (Illustrated Colour Text)

Offers concise and comprehensive coverage of orofacial embryology, oral histology, and dental anatomy while also providing a brief introduction to dental structures. The clearly written text highlights both basic science and clinical applications to give the reader well-rounded coverage. Features of the book include: clinical applications for diverse topics that range from dental implants to periodontal considerations, an outstanding illustration program, microscopic photographs, and clinical photographs that clarify essential concepts, a review of anatomical nomenclature, pronunciations, a glossary, chapter overviews, and learning objectives.

• Each chapter features microscopic photographs, as well as clinical photographs to clarify essential concepts.
• Logical organization makes it easier for students to move through the text and to be successful at comprehending the information.
• Tables are used throughout the book to present and compare similar information and help students recognize similarities and differences among related topics.
• Boxed information throughout highlights the clinical considerations of different topics.
• An overview at the beginning of each chapter lets the students easily see what key information can be found in each chapter.
• Standard student objectives are outlined at the beginning of each chapter to clearly identify the information the student is expected to absorb from studying the chapter.
• A glossary at the back of the book contains the terms listed in the key terms of the chapters with definitions.

• Now in full-color.
• Incorporates case studies put forth by the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination.
• Sixteen chapters include new or updated information, including new information on stem cells in dentistry (chapter 7) and updated information on tooth color, staining, and bleaching (chapter 12).
• An expanded workbook emphasizes problem-based learning along with a curriculum development and delivery system that recognizes the need for students to develop problem-solving skills and acquire necessary knowledge and skills.

Mosby's Dental Hygiene: Concepts, Cases, and Competencies

Focusing on skills for everyday practice, this full-color textbook/CD-ROM learning package makes it easy to master dental hygiene concepts. The text presents essential dental hygiene information in a logical sequence from setup to assessment to treatment. The CD includes how-to videos on procedures and techniques, along with many case studies and interactive exercises. You won't just understand key concepts, you'll learn how to apply them!

• Case Studies and Case Applications in every chapter help the student connect theoretical clinical content with real life situations and apply the text material.
• Dental Considerations feature notes special techniques or concepts that can be used in the dental office.
• At-a-Glance overviews in each chapter opener allow information to be found easily.
• Evolve site features an ExamView test bank, an electronic image collection, links to helpful websites, additional readings and resources, and items for further discussion which allow more opportunities to incorporate text and CD materials into everyday learning.

• A more user-friendly CD-ROM allows students to become more familiar with case-based integration of text content and dealing with patient scenarios.
• Portfolio feature on the CD-ROM lets students collect personalized data on forms and send pages electronically to faculty for review.
• A new faculty guide features more specific lesson plans in table format and "Issues to Debate" to spark further class discussion.
• Insight Statements at the beginning of each chapter overview the main concepts covered.
• Margin Notes and other special box features highlight special points of information that are easier for the students to retain.
• Evidence-Based Decision Making chapter empowers students to find, evaluate, and incorporate scientific evidence into practice.
• Other new chapters featuring important topics including: Salivary Dysfunction, Oral Malodor Diagnosis and Management, Orthodontics, HIV/AIDS, and Dental Hygiene Business and Management.

Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist (ORAL PATHOLOGY FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENIST ( IBSEN))

Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygiene is a text that focuses on the topics typically taught in the dental hygiene curriculum, setting this text apart from all other oral pathology texts. It presents the necessary information in a clear, simple manner. Based on suggestions from reviewers of past editions, this book features more user-friendly chapters that have been reorganized to be more efficient and concise, in addition to flowing in a more logical order. It provides readers of varying skill and experience levels with the information necessary to understand, recognize, and evaluate pathologic conditions and diseases likely to be encountered. Full-color, atlas-style text provides the perfect format for a subject requiring so much visual instruction. Clinical photographs, radiographs, and color photomicrographs showcase the diseases and conditions dental hygienists will most likely encounter and treat in practice, as well as helping them learn to identify the appearance of disease formations at the skeletal and cellular levels. Review questions at the end of each chapter help prepare students for taking the national exam and four clinical practicing hygienists.

• Extraordinary illustrations provide the visual documentation needed to identify and further understand the abnormalities in the oral cavity and their effects.
• Well-known and highly regarded, the Olga Ibsen and Joan Phelan team brings credibility and expertise to this text.
• Easy-to-read synopses of diseases and their characteristics appear at the end of the chapters and allow the reader to review critical information in an organized, concise format.
• Focused presentation of material only covers issues that directly affect the dental hygienist role in oral health, taking the guesswork out of determining what facts are pertinent to the practitioner's needs and making it the perfect text for DH oral pathology courses.
• Vocabulary and definitions displayed at the beginning of each chapter help the reader better comprehend the text and grasp the meaning of various terms within the context of discussion.
• Learning objectives present a guide to the expectations and what will be learned in each chapter.
• Review questions help readers evaluate their knowledge of chapter materials, and answers located at the back of the book give immediate feedback, making it easy to refer back for further study.
• A full glossary provides easy access to the information they need about a new term without having to search through the chapter in which the term is located.

• A new student CD-ROM gives students the opportunity to work through case studies from illustrations in the text.
• All photomicrographs and line illustrations are in full color, better enabling identification of cellular structure and key points in the images.
• References have been thoroughly updated to produce the most current material available.
• A for-sale image collection of CD-ROM for instructors enables them to incorporate hard-to-find clinical photos into their lectures and exams.
• Evolve site with instructors' materials.