Prentice Hall Health's Complete Review of Dental Hygiene (Prentice Hall International Series in Civil Engineering and) - Softcover

Brian LDH MsEd, Jacqueline N.; Cooper RDH MSEd, Mary Danusis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130833282 ISBN 13: 9780130833280

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

This review guide reflects the most recent changes made by the American Dental Association Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations, offering future professionals in the field a definitive edge in their preparations to take the National Board Examination. Provides updated references and case studies currently being considered for the National Board Examination. Dedicates chapters to specific subject areas (i.e., - Human Anatomy and Physiology; Oral Pathology; Instrumentation/Debridement; Periodontology; Pharmacology; Ethical/Legal Issues, and much more) - each with an introduction and a review of the subject matter, followed by case studies, review questions and answers, and suggested references. Includes photographs, radiographs and illustrations, plus a complete index and appendices for reference. For those preparing for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination; also for professional dental hygienists who move to another state and must retake the test.

About this title

About the Author

Jacqueline N. Brian has been recognized for professional excellence with honors that include Indiana University Dental Hygiene Association's "Outstanding Dental Hygienist in Community Service" award. She has 32 years experience as a dental hygiene practitioner and 28 as an instructor. She developed and directed Indiana University's dental hygiene program and is extensively involved with state and local professional organizations.

Mary Danusis Cooper has been an instructor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne since 1979. She remains active in clinical practice as a volunteer at Matthew 25 Health/Dental Clinic-a clinic for the indigent in Fort Wayne. As a tenured Full Professor, her responsibilities include teaching Preventive Dentistry, Nutrition, Oral Anatomy/Histology, Medical Emergencies, Clinic Seminar, and Senior Hygiene Seminar.

From the Back Cover

The Complete Review of Dental Hygiene by Jacqueline N. Brian and Mary Danusis Cooper reflects the most recent changes made by the American Dental Association Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations. This complete review is a comprehensive collection of review questions, emphasis on case studies, presentation of key information in outline format and accompanying CD-ROM provide a definitive edge in National Board Examination preparation. As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, you'll find that the Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success across the boards.

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Our technology solutions allow you to gain more practice and review. Log onto www.prenhall.com/review to find additional questions, rationales, and links to related resources, or explore the free CD-ROM, which includes an audio glossary and a mock examination with case studies.

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For a dental hygiene student to become a quality oral health care professional, it is essential to master the basic concepts offered in the dental hygiene curriculum. The intent of this text is to review those basic concepts in a clear, concise manner, using an outline format. This review is not intended to be the sole body of knowledge for dental hygiene, but rather to emphasize the fundamental aspects of dental hygiene education.

To introduce the process of National Board Examination testing, our introductory chapter addresses practical information about study strategies and methods to develop a positive attitude and overcome test anxiety.

Several important features support the strength of this review. The variety of multiple choice questions provides typical stand-alone and case-based questions, as well as more in-depth, thought-provoking questions that allow readers to demonstrate learning and understanding. Rationales are provided, explaining both correct and incorrect answers. In addition, references for each chapter are provided at the end of the book.

Using a different approach to address special needs patients, we have included this subject material in most of the chapters, as well as in the case studies. In addition, we combined the subjects Patient Assessment and Preventive Dentistry. This will enhance learning and develop perspectives by combining disciplines and capturing the interrelationships of these subjects.

As an added feature, the companion CD-ROM embellishes the text by offering additional cases and enough stand-alone questions to simulate a mock National Board Examination. A glossary is also included in the CD-ROM as a quick reference to key words and their meanings.

We hope that this text benefits the readers by helping them to successfully complete a major milestone in their lives—passing National Boards and starting a professional career in dental hygiene. Jacqueline Brian
Mary Cooper

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130833282
• ISBN 13: 9780130833280
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 612