Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene
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The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations. Now in full color, Mosby s Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene is an easy-to-use study aid for the national board exam. A full mock examination at the end of the book includes representative cases with answers and rationales for every question so readers can evaluate how well they ve learned the material before they take the real exam. This edition includes two new chapters on General Anatomy and Physiology and General Pathology, to ensure that readers have a solid understanding of these sciences that are the foundation of oral anatomy and pathology. Additional information on ethical, legal, and safety issues is incorporated throughout to provide a better understanding of how these aspects of practice relate to each chapter topic. References have also been updated, putting the most current resources at the reader s fingertips for more relevant supplemental learning. New to this edition: New chapter on General Anatomy gives an overview of the body s structure and function for a better understanding of how problems in one body system can affect the rest of the body. Added chapter on General Pathology describes disease development and includes a discussion on the process of inflammation and the genetic basis of disease. Full-color design shows greater detail in photos and illustrations for more comprehensive learning. Detailed information on legal/ethical/safety issues incorporated throughout shows how these issues can fit into their everyday practice, rather than thinking of them as separate elements of hygiene practice. Listings of websites within chapters offer current information on important developments in dental hygiene topics. Michael F. Gewerth This review for dental hygiene students is acomprehensive compilation of basic skills as well as a review of themost recent research and the newest instruments and their properuse. The purpose is to prepare students for national boardexaminations. Toward this end, the quantity and quality of informationis well researched and planned out. The proper use of this text shouldensure testing success. It is intended for anyone taking the dentalhygiene national boards The illustrations and explanations found inthis book are superior. To further educate the student there arequestions and answers. The in-depth descriptions enhance the abilityto grasp both theory and technique. This text is well written. Theeditor and contributors well understand and appreciate the intensity ofthe board exam. They have gone far in helping others to succeed inadvancing their profession.
Ch. 1Preparing for national, regional, and state dental hygiene board examinations1Ch. 2Histology and embryology35Ch. 3Anatomy and physiology81Ch. 4Head and neck anatomy and physiology149Ch. 5Clinical oral structures, dental anatomy, and root morphology174Ch. 6Oral and maxillofacial radiology204Ch. 7General pathology253Ch. 8Oral pathology271Ch. 9Microbiology and immunology345Ch. 10Prevention of disease transmission in oral healthcare402Ch. 11Pharmacology432Ch. 12Biochemistry, nutrition, and nutritional counseling474Ch. 13Biomaterials516Ch. 14Periodontics556Ch. 15Dental hygiene process of care613Ch. 16Strategies for oral health promotion and disease prevention and control664Ch. 17Instrumentation for client assessment and care703Ch. 18Management of pain and anxiety734Ch. 19Dental hygiene care for individuals with special needs755Ch. 20Community oral health planning and practice820Ch. 21Medical emergencies886Ch. 22Ethical and legal issues911Simulated national board dental hygiene examination951
