Case Studies in Dental Hygiene - Softcover

Thomson, Evelyn; Bauman, Debbie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131589946 ISBN 13: 9780131589940

Publisher: Pearson, 2008

Synopsis

Case Studies in Dental Hygiene, 2nd edition is designed to guide the development of critical thinking skills and the application of theory to care at all levels of dental hygiene education ― from beginning to advanced students. This textbook is designed to be utilized throughout the dental hygiene curriculum. Because the questions and decisions regarding treatment of each case span the dental hygiene sciences and clinical practice protocols, this book will find a place in enhancing each and every course required of dental hygiene students.  This text is a viable study guide to help students prepare for success on national, regional and state examinations which have a patient care focus. Case Studies in Dental Hygiene, 2nd edition is an excellent review text for the graduating dental hygiene student preparing to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.

 

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Designed to guide the development of critical thinking skills at all levels of dental hygiene education, Case Studies in Dental Hygiene provides diverse scenarios that span the curriculum, applying theory to care. Patterned after the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, it provides "snap-shots" of pediatric, periodontally involved, geriatric, special needs, and medical compromised cases.

Features Include:

Unique! The only text solely devoted to case situations on the market.

Concise, specifically defined case studies.

A team of authors provide expertise for a variety of case study development.

Case-based questions from basic to advanced encourage critical thinking.

Encourages application of dental hygiene theory to client care.

Incorporation of the Human Needs Conceptual Model to Dental Hygiene Practice as a reflective activity for each case.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0131589946
• ISBN 13: 9780131589940
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272