Designed to help readers prepare for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, this comprehensive--yet concise--subject-by-subject question-based review book includes 1,280 questions along with answers, detailed explanations, subspecialty lists, case studies, and reference citations. Includes radiographs, line drawings, and pathology photos. Anatomy and Physiology. Head and Neck Anatomy. Biomaterials. Provision of Dental Hygiene Care. Periodontics. Community Dental Health. Dental Morphology and Occlusion. Radiology. Oral Histology and Embryology. Microbiology. Oral Microbiology. Nutrition. General Pathology. Oral Pathology. Pharmacology. Research and Statistics. Case Studies. For Dental Hygiene professionals preparing for licensure or relicensure, or who want a basic review of topics to stay current.
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.
Designed to help readers prepare for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, this comprehensive--yet concise--subject-by-subject question-based review book includes 1,280 questions along with answers, detailed explanations, subspecialty lists, case studies, and reference citations. Includes radiographs, line drawings, and pathology photos. Anatomy and Physiology. Head and Neck Anatomy. Biomaterials. Provision of Dental Hygiene Care. Periodontics. Community Dental Health. Dental Morphology and Occlusion. Radiology. Oral Histology and Embryology. Microbiology. Oral Microbiology. Nutrition. General Pathology. Oral Pathology. Pharmacology. Research and Statistics. Case Studies. For Dental Hygiene professionals preparing for licensure or relicensure, or who want a basic review of topics to stay current.
Part of Prentice Hall's SUCCESS! Series, this review book provides comprehensive, information on all the unique needs to the dental hygienist. The SUCCESS! exam preparation system is a tremendous method for improving pass rates in many health professions from EMS to Dental Hygiene. We invite you to use our exam preparation system and ACHIEVE SUCCESS! Organized by key content areas, it combines authoritative information in an outline format with an exam-style question and answer review for the best preparation. Content in this book includes units on the scientific basis for Dental Hygie≠Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services; and Community Health/Research Principles.Dental Hygienists looking to pass their board exams.
Your one-stop review for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene, 7th Edition is the most trusted review and study tool on the market. A total of 2,500 review questions including four online timed practice exams -- all with answers and rationales for remediation -- make this book stand out as a student favorite. Already known for its in-depth coverage, an easy-to-use outline format, and expert authorship, this review parallels the NBDHE with case studies, the "testlet" format for community health and research content, an emphasis on computer-based testing, and coverage of dynamic areas such as infection control and local anesthesia administration. Expert author Michele Darby provides the NBDHE review tool you cannot afford to be without! A comprehensive review includes all the necessary content for the NBDHE, with 2,500 review questions including four simulated exams. A logical organization covers the three main areas of the NBDHE: (1) the scientific basis for dental hygiene practice, (2) the provision of clinical dental hygiene services, and (3) community health and research principles. NBDHE-style review questions offer practice and self-assessment relating to key content. A new 350-question examination complete with Components A and B mimics the format of the NBDHE and is included in the back of the book and on the companion Evolve website; it provides answers, rationales, and a timer function. Three additional timed simulated practice examinations are provided on the companion website for additional test-taking experience. Case-based questions prepare you for the case studies and scenarios emphasized on the NBDHE. An outline format allows for easy review and study. Illustrations, diagrams, clinical photographs, and radiographs help in recognizing suspected pathologic processes and interpreting radiographs. Tables and boxes summarize concepts and procedures. Unique! Website tables in each chapter provide a quick reference to key sites for further research and study. Expert authors are leading educators, researchers, and practitioners, each of whom has an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to succeed on the NBDHE. 1,450 NEW practice questions are added to this edition for a more complete review. Updated content reflects changes and advances in areas such as infection control, pharmacology, digital imaging, and local anesthesia administration. Expanded case studies promote critical thinking and provide practice with the complex cases that make up Component B of the examination. NEW full-color photographs, illustrations, and radiographs accurately represent dental conditions. Labeling and identification exercises are included, with electronic flashcards for added vocabulary practice.
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.
Accompanying CD-ROM has companion website with chapters on chairside assisting, dental radiology, and infection control, each with an introduction, a specialty practice test, links, and a glossary.
