Darby and Walsh dental hygiene : theory and practice / [edited by] Jennifer A. Pieren, Cynthia C. Gadbury-Amyot.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Pieren, Jennifer A., editor.

Gadbury-Amyot, Cynthia C., editor.

Darby, Michele Leonardi, 1949- founding author.

Walsh, Margaret M., founding author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dental hygiene.

Dental hygienists.

Dental care.

Dental Hygienists.

Dental Care.

Medical Subjects:

Dental Hygienists.

Dental Care.

Physical Description:

xv, 1103 pages : color illustrations, charts, samples ; 29 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Other Title:

Dental hygiene : theory and practice

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2025]

Summary:

Offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework and clinical and professional practice. All discussions -- from foundational concepts to diagnosis to pain management -- are presented within the context of a unique person-centered model that takes the entire person into consideration. A veritable who's-who of dental hygiene educators, practitioners, and researchers cite the latest studies throughout the text to provide a framework to help you in your decision-making and problem-solving. New to this edition is an increased focus on new and emerging technologies, enhanced coverage of infection control in the time of COVID-19, and new chapters on telehealth and teledentistry and mental health and self-care.

Contents:

Conceptual foundations

Preparation for the appointment

Assessments

Critical thinking in dental hygiene practice

Implementation, evaluation, and documentation

Pain and anxiety control

Life stages and populations

Dental hygiene care for the medically compromised

Dental hygiene care for disabilities and special needs

Professional development and practice management

Appendix A: Dental charting symbols and examples

Glossary.

Notes:

Preceded by Darby and Walsh dental hygiene : theory and practice / edited by Denise M. Bowen, Jennifer A. Pieren. Fifth edition. 2020.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780323877824

0323877826

OCLC:

1381442992

Publisher Number:

90101641692