
Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene
Theory and Practice
- 5th Edition - February 26, 2019
- Imprint: Saunders
- Authors: Jennifer A Pieren, Denise M. Bowen
- Language: English
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Request a sales quoteBack and better than ever, Darby and Walsh’s Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 5th Edition offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework, at certification, and in clinical practice. No other dental hygiene text incorporates the clinical skills, theory, and evidence-based practice in such an approachable way. All discussions — from foundational concepts to diagnosis to pain management — are presented within the context of a unique patient-centered model that takes the entire person into consideration. New to this fifth edition is a much more streamlined approach — one that stays focused on need-to-know information, yet also houses expanded content on things like alternative practice settings, pediatric care, risk assessment, and dental hygiene diagnosis to give you added context when needed. This edition is also filled with new modern illustrations and new clinical photos to augment your learning. If you want a better grasp of all the dental hygienist’s roles and responsibilities in today’s practice, they Darby and Walsh’s renowned text is a must-have.
- Focus on research and evidence-base practice provide proven findings and practical applications for topics of interest in modern dental hygiene care.
- Step-by-step procedure boxes with accompanying illustrations, clinical photos, and rationales outline the equipment required and the steps involved in performing key procedures.
- Critical thinking exercises, cases, and scenarios help hone your application and problem-solving skills.
- Feature boxes highlight patient education, law, ethics, and safety.
- UNIQUE! Discussions of theory provide a solid foundation for practice.
- Key terms are called out within chapters and defined in glossary with cross-references to chapters.
- Practice quizzes enable you to self-assess your understanding.
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Disclaimer
- Table of Contents
- Dental Hygiene Procedures Quick Reference Guide
- CHAPTER 14: Vital Signs
- CHAPTER 16: Extraoral and Intraoral Clinical Assessment
- CHAPTER 17: Hard Tissue Assessment and Dental Charting
- CHAPTER 19: Dental Caries Management by Risk Assessment
- CHAPTER 20: Periodontal Assessment and Charting
- CHAPTER 23: Dental Hygiene Care Plan, Evaluation, and Documentation
- CHAPTER 25: Interdental and Supplemental Self-Care Devices
- CHAPTER 27: Antimicrobial Agents for the Control of Periodontal Disease
- CHAPTER 28: Hand-Activated Instrumentation
- CHAPTER 30: Root Morphology and Instrumentation Implications
- CHAPTER 32: Tooth Polishing and Whitening
- CHAPTER 35: Pit and Fissure Sealants
- CHAPTER 36: Nutritional Counseling
- CHAPTER 38: Impressions for Study Casts and Custom-Made Oral Appliances
- CHAPTER 39: Restorative Therapy
- CHAPTER 41: Fixed and Removable Dental Prostheses
- CHAPTER 42: Dentinal Hypersensitivity
- CHAPTER 43: Local Anesthesia
- CHAPTER 44: Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation
- CHAPTER 45: Children and Adolescents
- CHAPTER 53: Autoimmune Diseases
- CHAPTER 55: Respiratory Diseases
- CHAPTER 59: Disability and Healthcare
- Copyright
- Dedication
- In Memory
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Chapter Format
- Evolve Content
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Section I Conceptual Foundations
- 1 The Dental Hygiene Profession
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- The Dental Hygiene Profession
- The Dental Hygienist
- The Dental Hygiene Process of Care
- Dental Hygiene's Paradigm
- Professional Roles of Dental Hygienists
- Dental Hygiene Workforce Models
- The Dental Hygienist in Interprofessional Practice
- Professional Regulation
- Standards for Dental Hygiene Practice and Competencies for Entry Into the Profession
- Professional Associations for Dental Hygienists
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 2 Dental Hygiene Metaparadigm Concepts and Conceptual Models Applied to Practice
- Professional Opportunity
- Competencies
- The Dental Hygiene Metaparadigm and Paradigm Concepts
- Dental Hygiene Conceptual Models
- Oral Health–Related Quality of Life Model
- The Client Self-Care Commitment Model
- Conclusion
- References
- 3 Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- What Is Evidence-Based Decision Making?
- Principles of Evidence-Based Decision Making
- EBDM Process and Skills: a Practical Application
- Conclusion
- References
- 4 Community Health
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Dental Hygiene and the Healthcare Continuum
- Health
- Healthcare Continuum
- Health Promotion: Taking Action
- References
- 5 Sustainable Health Behavior Change
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Extrinsic Motivation
- Intrinsic Motivation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Core Motivational Interviewing Communication Skills
- Communication Styles
- Professional Dental Hygiene Relationships
- Factors That Inhibit Communication
- Communications With Clients Through the Life Span
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 6 Cultural Competency in Healthcare
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Cultural Competency
- Culture and Health
- Developing Cultural Competence
- Inequality in Healthcare
- Healthcare Literacy
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Shared Decision Making in Healthcare
- The Dental Hygiene Process of Care in the Cross-Cultural Environment
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 7 Legal and Ethical Decision Making
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Foundations of Ethical Decision Making
- Ethical Problems in Dental Hygiene
- Ethical Decision-Making Framework
- Define the Conflict or Dilemma
- Identify the Ethical Issues
- Gather Relevant Information
- Identify the Ethical Alternatives
- Establish an Ethical Position and Prioritize the Alternatives
- Select, Justify, and Defend the Provider's Chosen Alternative
- Act on the Ethical Choice
- Colleague Relationship Ethical Challenges
- Legal Concepts
- Risk Management
- Legal Issues and Roles of the Dental Hygienist
- References
- 8 Professional e-Portfolios
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- What Is a Professional Portfolio?
- Types of Portfolios
- Portfolio Formats
- Creating the Student Portfolio
- Portfolio Authorship and Ethical Principles
- Transitioning the Student Portfolio
- References
- Section II Preparation for the Appointment
- 9 Dental Hygiene Patient Care Settings
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Dental Hygiene Care Environment
- Academic Settings in Institutions of Higher Education
- Correctional Facility Setting
- Institutionalized Setting
- Other Potential Dental Hygiene Care Environments
- Influence of Practice Setting on the Dental Hygiene Care Environment
- References
- 10 Infection Prevention and Control
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Basic Infection Prevention and Control Concepts
- Infection Prevention and Control Model
- Government Agencies and Infection Control
- Standard of Care
- Four Principles of Infection Control
- Exposure Management
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 11 Preventing and Managing Medical Emergencies
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Preventing Medical Emergencies
- Preparing the Dental Team and Environment
- Dental Environment Preparation
- Documentation
- Anxiety Recognition and Management
- Response to Medical Emergencies
- Management of Specific Medical Emergencies
- Legal Considerations for Medical Emergencies: Good Samaritan Statutes
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 12 Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Principles of Ergonomics
- Positioning Factors
- Performance Factors
- Person-Level Factors
- Physical Exercise
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Section III Assessments
- 13 Personal, Dental, and Health Histories
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Purpose of Personal, Dental, and Health Histories
- Health History Assessment
- Decision Making After the Health History Is Obtained
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 14 Vital Signs
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Vital Signs
- Body Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration Rate
- Blood Pressure
- References
- 15 Pharmacologic History
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Comprehensive Pharmacologic History
- References
- 16 Extraoral and Intraoral Clinical Assessment
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Assessment Procedure
- Extraoral Clinical Assessment
- Intraoral Clinical Assessment
- Describing and Documenting Significant Findings
- Skin Cancer
- Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer
- References
- 17 Hard Tissue Assessment and Dental Charting
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Documentation
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 18 Assessment of Dental Deposits and Stain
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Dental Deposits
- Dental Deposit Assessment
- Oral Hygiene Indices
- Record Keeping and Documentation
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 19 Dental Caries Management by Risk Assessment
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Dental Caries: a Continuing Health Issue
- Review of the Dental Caries Process
- Caries Balance or Imbalance
- Dental Caries Risk Assessment for Patients Age 6 Through Adult
- Dental Caries Risk Assessment for Children from Birth to 5 Years of Age
- Bacterial Culture
- Caries Management
- Fluoride Therapies
- Community Water Fluoridation and Antifluoridationists
- Fluoride in Food and Beverages
- Prescription Fluoride Supplements*
- Topical Fluoride
- Self-Applied by Patients in the Form of Prescription Products
- Professionally Applied Fluoride (In-Office Administration)
- Acute and Chronic Fluoride Toxicity
- Silver Diamine Fluoride
- Nonrestorative Treatments for Carious Lesions
- Nonfluoride Caries-Preventive Agents
- Legal, Ethical and Safety Issues
- Future Possibilities for Caries Management Products
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 20 Periodontal Assessment and Charting
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Periodontal Assessment
- Classifications of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions
- Immunopathologic Responses in Dental Biofilm–Induced Gingivitis and Periodontitis
- Radiographic Assessment
- Assessment of Periodontal Disease Activity
- Risk Factors
- Clinical Application of Risk Assessment
- Periodontal Screening and Recording
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Decision-Making Matrix
- Periodontal Indices
- References
- 21 Oral-Systemic Health Connection
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Knowledge for the Oral Dental Care Provider and Interprofessional Care
- Incorporating Periodontal-Systemic Evidence Into Treatment and Practice
- Nature of Associations Between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Diseases
- Clinical Case Examples
- References
- Section IV Critical Thinking in Dental Hygiene Practice
- 22 Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Diagnosis Defined
- Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Process in Action
- Using Standards to Formulate and Validate Diagnoses
- Outcomes of Dental Hygiene Diagnoses
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 23 Dental Hygiene Care Plan, Evaluation, and Documentation
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Planning
- Evaluation
- Documentation
- References
- Section V Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation
- 24 Toothbrushing
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Manual Toothbrushes
- Power Toothbrushes
- Toothbrushing Instruction
- Soft- and Hard-Tissue Lesions
- The Dental Hygiene Process of Care and Toothbrushing
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 25 Interdental and Supplemental Oral Self-Care Devices
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Selecting Self-Care Devices
- Additional Devices
- Oral Piercings
- The Dental Hygienist Engaging the Patient as Co-Therapist
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 26 Dentifrices
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Purpose of a Dentifrice
- Choosing a Dentifrice
- Potential for Toothpaste Tube Cross-Contamination
- Forms of Dentifrices
- Components of Dentifrices
- Dentifrice: Adverse Health Effects?
- Recommending Dentifrices to Patients
- References
- 27 Antimicrobial Agents for the Control of Periodontal Disease
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Oral Disease and Bacterial Plaque Biofilm
- Product Safety and Efficacy
- Rationale for Adjunctive Antimicrobial Biofilm Control
- Local Delivery Methods
- Client Education and Motivation Regarding Controlled Release Antimicrobial Interventions
- Lasers as Adjuncts in Antimicrobial Periodontal Therapy
- Systemic Delivery Methods
- Legal, Ethical, and Safety Issues
- References
- 28 Hand-Activated Instrumentation
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Basic Dental Hygiene Instrument Design: Parts and Characteristics
- Instrument Classification
- Instrument Sharpening
- Instrument Tip Breakage
- Dental Perioscopy
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 29 Ultrasonic Instrumentation
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Ultrasonic Instrumentation Mechanisms of Action
- Ultrasonic Scaling Technologies
- Ultrasonic Scaler Operational Variables
- Acoustic Power
- Ultrasonic Tip Selection
- Ultrasonic Instrumentation Technique Principles
- Ultrasonic Instrumentation Implementation
- Patient Assessment and Management
- References
- 30 Root Morphology and Instrumentation Implications
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Variations in Root Form
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 31 Dental Implants and Peri-Implant Care
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Background
- Indications, Contraindications, and Patient Selection
- Stages of Treatment
- Materials and Design
- Implant Maintenance and the Role of the Dental Hygienist
- Implant Assessment Overview
- Peri-Implant Disease
- At-Home Implant Care
- Professional Maintenance
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 32 Tooth Polishing and Whitening
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Extrinsic Stain Management
- Rubber-Cup Tooth Polishing
- Critical Thinking Scenario
- Legal, Ethical, and Safety Issues
- Air Polishing
- Intrinsic Stain Management
- Tooth Whitening
- Over-the-Counter Home-Use Whitening Products
- Professionally Dispensed Home-Use Whitening Products
- Professionally Applied Tooth Whitening Procedures
- Side Effects of Tooth Whitening
- Restorative Management of Stained Teeth
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Tooth Whitening
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 33 Decision Making Related to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Basic Concepts in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
- Implementation of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
- Clinical Outcomes of Periodontal Debridement
- Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy and Dental Benefit Plans
- Periodontal Maintenance
- References
- 34 Acute Gingival and Periodontal Conditions
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Abscesses
- Periapical Abscesses
- Herpetic Infections
- Pericoronitis
- Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 35 Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Professional Development Opportunity
- Contraindications to Sealant Placement
- Sealant Retention
- Types of Sealants
- Procedure for Sealant Placement
- References
- 36 Nutritional Counseling
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Nutritional Assessment
- Dietary Assessment
- Dietary Evaluation
- Nutritional Counseling
- Nutritional Needs of Special Patient Populations
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 37 Tobacco Cessation
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Systemic Health Effects
- Oral Health Effects of Tobacco Use
- Successful Tobacco Cessation
- Helping Clients Become Tobacco-Free
- Statewide Tobacco Use Quitlines
- Key Elements of Intensive Tobacco Cessation Treatment Programs
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration–Approved Pharmacologic Adjuncts
- Dental Hygienist's Role in the Community
- Recommended Online Resources
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 38 Impressions for Study Casts and Custom-Made Oral Appliances
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Dental Impressions
- Dental Cast
- Custom-Made Removable Oral Appliances
- Oral Surgical Splints and Stents
- Custom-Made Oral Appliances and Dental Hygiene Treatment Planning
- Maintenance of a Removable Oral Appliance
- References
- 39 Restorative Therapy
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Restorative Therapy Providers
- Rationale for Restorative Therapy
- Collaborative Role of the Dental Hygienist
- Types of Restorations
- Cavity Preparation
- Dental Isolation
- Matrix Systems
- Bases, Liners, and Sealers
- Direct Restorations
- Finishing and Polishing Restorations
- Intermediary Crowns
- Gingival Retraction
- Temporary or Interim Restorations
- Luting Agents
- Evaluation
- Documentation
- Maintenance or Continued Care
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 40 Orthodontic Care
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Effects of Malocclusion
- Assessing and Evaluating for Referral for Orthodontic Care
- Developmental Ages
- Orthodontic Considerations,
- Biomechanics of Tooth Movement
- Orthodontic Treatment
- Orthodontic Appliances
- Orthodontic Effects and Treatment Risks
- Alternative Orthodontic Treatment: Working Collaboratively
- Oral Hygiene and Oral Health Education Considerations
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 41 Fixed and Removable Dental Prostheses
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Demographics of Tooth Loss
- Risk Factors for Tooth Loss
- Other Factors Associated With Tooth Loss
- Types of Prosthodontic Prostheses
- Challenges Associated With Replacement of Missing Teeth
- Factors Affecting the Oral Mucosa of Prosthesis-Wearing Individuals
- Removable Dental Prostheses Occlusion and Fit
- Oral Hygiene
- Removable Dental Prostheses–Induced Oral Lesions
- Importance of Regular Professional Care
- Dental Hygiene Care for Individuals With Fixed and Removable Dental Prostheses
- Removable Dental Prosthesis Cleansers
- Nutritional Considerations for Individuals With Fixed and Removable Dental Prostheses
- References
- Section VI Pain and Anxiety Control
- 42 Dentinal Hypersensitivity
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Etiology and Nature of Dentinal Hypersensitivity
- Oral Conditions Associated With Dentinal Hypersensitivity
- Prevalence and Distribution of Dentinal Hypersensitivity
- Diagnosis
- Management of Dentinal Hypersensitivity
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 43 Local Anesthesia
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Physiology of Nerve Conduction
- Local Anesthetic Agents
- Vasoconstrictors
- Selection of a Local Anesthetic Agent
- Maximum Recommended Doses of Local Anesthetics
- Pre-Anesthetic Patient Assessment
- Armamentarium
- Preparation of Armamentarium
- Trigeminal Nerve
- Local Anesthesia Techniques
- Procedures for a Successful Injection
- Maxillary Anesthesia Injection Techniques
- Injection Techniques for the Palatal Hard and Soft Tissues
- Mandibular Anesthesia Injection Techniques
- Local Complications
- Systemic Complications
- Other Trends That Promote Patients’ Freedom From Pain
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 44 Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Sedation
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction to Sedation and Nitrous Oxide
- Indications
- Relative Contraindications to Use
- Cautious Use of Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Sedation
- Signs and Symptoms of Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Sedation
- Equipment
- Delivery Style
- Safety Measures
- Administration and Monitoring
- Complications
- Conclusion
- References
- Section VII Life Stages and Populations
- 45 Children and Adolescents
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Early Childhood Caries
- Infant Oral Care
- Toddler to Preschool (2–6 Years) Oral Health
- School-Age (6–12 Years) Children and Oral Health
- Adolescent Stages and Oral Health
- Fluoride Consumption and Therapy
- Epidemiologic Indices for Assessing Dental Caries Prevalence and Incidence
- Behavioral Management of Pediatric Patients During Dental Hygiene Care
- References
- 46 Pregnancy and Oral Health
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Oral Manifestations During Pregnancy
- Oral Disease Prevention and Health Behaviors During Pregnancy
- Healthcare Provider Guidelines
- Interprofessional Collaboration and Practice
- Community Programs That Serve Pregnant Women
- References
- 47 The Older Adult
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Demographic Aspects of Aging
- Healthcare for Older Adults
- Aging and Health Promotion
- Why and How People Age
- Oral Health in the Elderly
- Dental Hygiene Process of Care With Older Adults
- Role of Dental Hygienist in Community and Institutional Settings
- On-Site Dental and Dental Hygiene Programs
- References
- Section VIII Dental Hygiene Care for the Medically Compromised
- 48 Cardiovascular Disease
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Valvular Heart Defects
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Oral Manifestations of Cardiovascular Medications
- Preventing and Managing Cardiac Emergencies
- References
- 49 Diabetes
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Prediabetes
- Classification of Diabetes
- Pathophysiology of Diabetes
- Disease Management
- Dental Hygiene Process of Care
- Diabetic Emergencies (See Chapter 11)
- References
- 50 Cancer
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Cancer
- Cancer Therapy
- Oral Complications Related to Cancer Therapy
- Interprofessional Collaborative Cancer Care
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 51 HIV and Oral Health
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- HIV Infection
- HIV Transmission
- Medication Therapy
- HIV/AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
- Epidemiology of HIV Infection and AIDS
- The HIV Care Continuum
- The Dental Hygiene Process of Care in Patients With HIV
- Oral Health Considerations
- Risk of HIV Infection Among Healthcare Workers
- Concluding Statement
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 52 Palliative Oral Care
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Oral Care
- The Role of the Dental Hygienist
- The Dental Hygiene Process of Care
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 53 Autoimmune Diseases
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Immune Dysfunction
- Pathophysiology of Autoimmune Diseases
- Pharmacologic Considerations
- Dental Hygiene Process of Care
- References
- 54 Organ Transplantation and Renal Disease
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Solid Organ Transplantation
- United Network for Organ Sharing
- Managing Oral Health for Pre-Transplantation and Post-Transplantation Patients
- Treatment After Solid Organ Transplantation
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 55 Respiratory Diseases
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Respiratory Diseases
- References
- 56 Substance Misuse
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Concepts of Substance Misuse
- Concepts of Alcohol Misuse
- Concepts of Illicit and Over-the-Counter Drug Misuse
- Causes of Substance Misuse
- Medical Treatment of Substance Misuse
- Implications for the Dental Hygiene Process of Care
- Dental Professionals and Substance Misuse
- References
- 57 Eating Disorders
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Health Effects of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
- Dental Hygiene Process of Care for Patients With Eating Disorders
- Eating Disorder Treatment: Interprofessional Collaboration
- Eating Disorder Resources
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 58 Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence
- Professional Opportunities
- Learning Competencies
- Introduction
- Abuse and Neglect
- Child Maltreatment
- Family Violence
- Bullying
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Older and Vulnerable Adults Abuse and Neglect
- Human Trafficking
- Reporting Abuse
- References
- Section IX Dental Hygiene Care for Disabilities and Special Needs
- 59 Disability and Healthcare
- Classification of Disabilities
- References
- 60 Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Levels of Intellectual Disabilities
- Etiologic Factors
- General Characteristics of Persons With Intellectual Disabilities
- Management of Patients With Intellectual Disabilities
- Down Syndrome,
- General Characteristics of Persons With Down Syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Disorders-
- General Characteristics of Persons With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Management of Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Patient Education and Motivation
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Treating Patients With Developmental and/or Physical Challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 61 Orofacial Clefts
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Incidence and Prevalence
- Etiologic Factors
- Types of Orofacial Clefts
- Treatment
- Complications
- Dental Hygienists’ Role
- References
- 62 Neurologic Disabilities
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Introduction
- Dysfunctions of the Motor System
- Dysfunctions of the Central Nervous System
- Peripheral Neuropathies
- Disorders of Higher Cortical Function
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Application to Practice, Service, or Interprofessional Work
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Section X Professional Development and Practice Management
- 63 Professional Development and Job Searching
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Competencies
- Steps to Professional Development
- Dental Hygiene as a Professional Career
- The Job Search
- Maintaining Professionalism on Social Media Websites
- Job Selection Considerations
- Employment and Evaluation
- Job Termination
- Stress and Burnout Among Dental Hygienists
- Dental Hygiene's Expanding Scope
- Leadership in Dental Hygiene
- Lifelong Learning
- Professional Development and Career Satisfaction
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 64 Practice Management
- Professional Opportunities
- Competencies
- Practice Management
- Patient Management and Records
- Quality Assurance and Auditing of Patient Records
- Time Management and Scheduling
- Economic Considerations
- Marketing Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
- Integral Contributions of the Dental Hygienist
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Appendix A Dental Charting Symbols and Examples
- Glossary
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
- Index
- Edition: 5
- Published: February 26, 2019
- Imprint: Saunders
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323676762
- eBook ISBN: 9780323549790
- eBook ISBN: 9780323549783
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