Back and better than ever, Darby and Walsh's Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 5th Edition offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework, at certification, and in clinical practice. No other dental hygiene text incorporates the clinical skills, theory, and evidence-based practice in such an approachable way. All discussions - from foundational concepts to diagnosis to pain management - are presented within the context of a unique patient-centered model that takes the entire person into consideration. New to this fifth edition is a much more streamlined approach - one that stays focused on need-to-know information, yet also houses expanded content on things like alternative practice settings, pediatric care, risk assessment, and dental hygiene diagnosis to give you added context when needed. This edition is also filled with new modern illustrations and new clinical photos to augment your learning. If you want a better grasp of all the dental hygienist's roles and responsibilities in today's practice, they Darby and Walsh's renowned text is a must-have.

Get the hands-on practice and reinforcement you need to master the concepts and skills covered in Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 6th Edition. The chapters in this workbook directly correlate to the textbook chapters and provide ample review questions and exercises, competency skills evaluation sheets, case studies with questions, and information for the clinical externship and professional portfolio. Applicable chapters also contain a review of video procedures covered in the main text. It’s the essential practice and review you need for success in both the classroom and the clinical setting. · Practice and review questions include short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple choice· Patient case studies and video review questions provide opportunities for assimilation and application of concepts to prepare students for clinical patient encounters and externship practice· Competency skill checklists provide clear guidelines for performing each dental hygiene skill· Correlation with textbook chapters· Perforated pages NEW and UPDATED! Content corresponds to the latest edition of the text, with an increased focus on new and emerging technologies, enhanced coverage of infection control, new chapters addressing telehealth and mental health, and much more.

Get the hands-on practice and reinforcement you need to master the concepts and skills covered in Darby & Walsh's Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 5th Edition. The chapters in this workbook directly correlate to textbook chapters and provide ample review questions and exercises, competency skills evaluation sheets, case studies, and information for your clinical externship and professional portfolio. Applicable chapters also contain a review of video procedures covered in the main text. It's all the practice and review you need for success in both the classroom and in the clinical setting. Correlation with textbook chapters makes it easy to move back and forth between the two resources during study. Practice and review questions for each chapter reinforce your understanding of terminology and concepts. Competency skill checklists provide clear guidelines for performing each dental assisting skill and help you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. Patient case studies help you apply concepts from the text to situations you will commonly face in clinical practice. Video review sections visually reinforce your understanding of text material and help prepare you for patient encounters. Perforated pages enable you to detach forms and bring them along in clinical settings.

Get the hands-on practice and reinforcement you need to master the concepts and skills covered in Darby & Walsh's Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 5th Edition. The chapters in this workbook directly correlate to textbook chapters and provide ample review questions and exercises, competency skills evaluation sheets, case studies, and information for your clinical externship and professional portfolio. It's all the practice and review you need for success in both the classroom and in the clinical setting. - Correlation with textbook chapters makes it easy to move back and forth between the two resources during study. - Practice and review questions for each chapter reinforce your understanding of terminology and concepts. - Competency skill checklists provide clear guidelines for performing each dental assisting skill and help you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. - Patient case studies help you apply concepts from the text to situations you will commonly face in clinical practice.

Get the hands-on practice and reinforcement you need to master the concepts and skills covered in Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 6th Edition. The chapters in this workbook directly correlate to the textbook chapters and provide ample review questions and exercises, competency skills evaluation sheets, case studies with questions, and information for the clinical externship and professional portfolio. Applicable chapters also contain a review of video procedures covered in the main text. It's the essential practice and review you need for success in both the classroom and the clinical setting. Patient case studies and video review questions provide opportunities for assimilation and application of concepts to prepare you for clinical patient encounters. Practice and review questions include short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple choice to help you prepare for the NBDHE exam. Competency skill checklists offer clear guidelines for performing each dental hygiene skill. Perforated pages make it easy to detach forms and bring them along in clinical settings. NEW and UPDATED! Content corresponds to the latest edition of the text, with an increased focus on new and emerging technologies, enhanced coverage of infection control, new chapters addressing telehealth and mental health, and much more.

Reinforce your classroom knowledge and learn to perform clinical procedures with ease and accuracy. The Procedures Manual to Accompany Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice contains step-by-step descriptions with information about the materials and equipment necessary to carry out the procedures. Rationales are included to ensure that you comprehend the science behind each step of the procedure. The manual also includes client education handouts and helpful tables and lists covering assessment, evaluation, and general client care. You'll want to keep this book by your side as a quick reference in clinics and as a refresher once you start your practice. - Procedures include simple, clear illustrations and rationales for each step. - Client education handouts and physical assessment and communication tips provide targeted resources for your role in the prevention of oral diseases. - The easy-to-use format makes it a handy and highly portable reference.