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.
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.
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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.
