Dental Education at the Crossroads
Dental Education at the Crossroads

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1995-01-12

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 0309176395

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Six dental schools have closed in the last decade and others are in jeopardy. Facing this uncertainty about the status of dental education and the continued tension between educators and practitioners, leaders in the profession have recognized the need for purpose and direction. This comprehensive volumeâ€"the first to cover the education, research, and patient care missions of dental schoolsâ€"offers specific recommendations on oral health assessment, access to dental care, dental school curricula, financing for education, research priorities, examinations and licensing, workforce planning, and other key areas. Well organized and accessible, the book: Recaps the evolution of dental practice and education. Reviews key indicators of oral health status, outlines oral health goals, and discusses implications for education. Addresses major curriculum concerns. Examines health services that dental schools provide to patients and communities. Looks at faculty and student involvement in research. Explores the relationship of dental education to the university, the dental profession, and society at large. Accreditation, the dental workforce, and other critical policy issues are highlighted as well. Of greatest interest to deans, faculty, administrators, and students at dental schools, as well as to academic health centers and universities, this book also will be informative for health policymakers, dental professionals, and dental researchers.

Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist - E-Book
Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist - E-Book

Author: Christine French Beatty

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 0323698336

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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries** Build the skills you need to provide effective community oral health care! Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist, 5th Edition describes the role of the public health professional in improving the oral health care of people throughout the community. It discusses key topics such as access to care, the assessment needed for program planning, social responsibility and government policy, cultural diversity, and career options in public health. Written by respected dental educator Christine French Beatty, this book helps you prepare for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and to develop the core competencies needed in the practice setting. - Comprehensive, cutting-edge coverage provides everything you need to know to succeed in community dental hygiene practice. - Practice-oriented content includes learning objectives in each chapter, opening statements with lists of key facts, mini-scenarios, and Dental Hygiene Competencies. - Applying Your Knowledge sections in each chapter provide opportunities to apply what you have learned to local public health problems. - Chapters on assessment and measurement help in planning and evaluating community oral health programs. - Test-Taking Strategies and Community Cases chapter offers tips and practice questions to help you prepare for the NBDHE, and tests your understanding of content in relation to real-world community situations. - Chapters on population health and oral health programs describe issues affecting access to care as well as common oral diseases and conditions affecting the community, helping you prioritize, plan, implement, and evaluate practical solutions. - Learning resources on an Evolve companion website reinforce your understanding with quizzes and case studies. - NEW! Comprehensive, cutting-edge content is updated on topics including national initiatives, Healthy People 2030, data on the status of oral health and factors that affect access to oral healthcare, cultural competence, oral health programs in the community, applied research, and the different career paths for dental hygienists. - EXPANDED! Coverage of dental hygiene competencies and interprofessional collaborative practice is enhanced to reflect changes in the oral health profession. - UPDATED! Community Case sections in each chapter include sample cases along with test questions. - F EXPANDED! Additional photographs and illustrations depict key concepts.

Procedures Manual to Accompany Dental Hygiene - E-Book
Procedures Manual to Accompany Dental Hygiene - E-Book

Author: Michele Leonardi Darby

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2009-04-21

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 1455726028

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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.

Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials
Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials

Author: Marcia (Gladwin) Stewart

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2020-06-17

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 1284221776

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Using a proven pedagogical organization, this updated Fifth Edition of Gladwin and Bagby’s market-leading title focuses on providing students with a dental materials background that emphasizes the clinical aspects of dental materials, while also introducing concepts of materials science. The book’s three-part structure addresses types of dental materials in the 22 chapters of Part I, includes laboratory and clinical applications (essentially a built-in lab manual) in Part II, and presents 11 case studies in Part III that serve as an overall review and help students strengthen their critical thinking skills when providing patient care. Up-to-date content that reflects the latest advances in dental materials, clinical photos, review questions, and online videos all combine to help students develop the understanding of dental materials they need for successful dental hygiene practice.

Dental Health Education
Dental Health Education

Author: Lori Gagliardi

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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The only book combining dental health information and lesson plans for the elementary classroom, this book addresses the role of the dental health educator and the needs of children. The book includes 10 lesson plans, visual aids, and tips on integrating dental health into the academic curriculum and the community. This book is a must for anyone teaching oral health to grade school children. Elementary school teachers, dental hygienists, school nurses.

Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist
Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist

Author: Esther M. Wilkins

Publisher:

Published: 2010-05-05

Total Pages: 1216

ISBN-13: 9781451108965

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From the Publisher: The cornerstone text of almost every dental hygienists library is now in its thoroughly updated Tenth Edition. Written in a straightforward, concise outline format, this text equips both students and practitioners with the clinical and educational skills needed for successful practice. Features include full-color artwork and photographs, case-based exercises, procedure boxes, and ethics boxes. The Tenth Edition presents the latest technical advances and research findings and includes a new chapter on teeth whitening.

Jong's Community Dental Health
Jong's Community Dental Health

Author: George Gluck

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2008-06-01

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 032305840X

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This essential resource gives the reader a practical overview of the expanding and evolving role of the dental professional in the health care community. Coverage includes globalism, diversity, the impact of technology on public health and community dentistry, and information on Hepatitis C and water fluoridation. - Summary and analysis of the latest manpower predictions on the 21st century - The latest public health law - The most recent updates in health education - The most current information on managed care in dentistry - New topics: technology and its impact on public health and community dentistry; globalism; diversity; new information on Hepatitis C

Mosby's Review Questions for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
Mosby's Review Questions for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

Author: Mosby

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-12-15

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0323226310

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Offering the most realistic NBDHE review and practice available, Mosby's Review Questions for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination includes both a print book and companion website to prepare you for exam success. In the book, you'll review with more than 1,250 Component A practice questions — with each answer including a rationale for both correct and incorrect answer options. Online, you can review the same questions plus an additional 420 case-based items related to Component B in 1) practice mode or 2) timed, exam-simulation mode with randomized tests that match the number and distribution of questions on the NBDHE. From a team of dental hygiene experts including lead editor Barbara Bennett, this Q&A resource is an excellent supplement to any NBDHE content review book! - More than 1,680 multiple-choice questions provide comprehensive practice spanning the entire NBDHE, with 1,250+ items relating to Component A — more than six times the number of questions on the actual exam! — and 420 case-based questions related to Component B. - Rationales accompany each question, fully explaining why each answer choice is either correct or incorrect and thus serving as secondary content review. - Distribution of questions matches each category on the NBDHE test specifications, ensuring that you have adequate practice for each content area. - An Evolve companion website includes all 1,250+ questions from the book plus additional case studies with color images and accompanying questions, available either in practice mode with instant feedback or in exam-simulation format with results and feedback provided at the end of the exam. - A test creator and timer on Evolve generates NBDHE-style tests that mimic the number and distribution of questions on the NBDHE and also provides realistic practice with time management during the exam. - 16 detailed case studies on Evolve, each of which includes a patient medical/dental history, completed periodontal chart, oral radiographs, clinical photographs, and 20-35 multiple-choice questions for patients in the five main categories covered on the NBDHE (adult periodontitis, pediatric, geriatric, special needs, and medically compromised). - References to text sources make it easy to review or find more information on specific topics.