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Darby’s Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene
- 9th Edition - February 4, 2021
- Author: Christine M Blue
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 7 9 4 8 - 0
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The most comprehensive dental hygiene review book available, Darby’s Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene, 9th Edition offers an all-inclusive review to help you pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) on the first try. Written by a team of expert editors and authors, this affordable, all-in-one review tool includes a wealth of chapter review questions, case studies, outline-style review of all exam topics, and four computerized practice exams that simulate the NBDHE test-taking experience. It’s everything you need for NBDHE success!
- Comprehensive coverage offers an all-inclusive review for the NBDHE and is supplemented with practice questions.
- Outline format visually organizes the content and presents information in summary style for easy review and study.
- Logical chapter organization covers the three main areas of the NBDHE — the scientific basis for dental hygiene practice, the provision of clinical dental hygiene services, and community health and research principles.
- Case presentations throughout help you prepare for Component B of the board examination.
- Expert editor and chapter authors are leading educators, researchers, and practitioners in their specific areas who have an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to succeed on the NBDHE.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Preparing for Dental Hygiene Board Examinations
- Dental Hygiene Licensure in the United States
- State Boards of Dentistry or Dental Hygiene and Professional Associations
- Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE)
- National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
- Canadian National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam (NDHCE)
- Preparing for National Board Dental Hygiene Exams
- Fundamental Guidelines for Taking Multiple-Choice Tests
- Clinical Testing in the United States
- Preparing for Clinical Board Examinations
- Future Trends in Clinical Examinations and Licensure
- International Requirements
- Content and Organization of this Review Book
- How to Use This Book in Studying
- Completion of the Review Process
- 2. Histology and Embryology
- General Histology
- Cell Replication
- General Embryology
- Oral Histology
- Chapter 2 Review Questions
- 3. Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic Concepts
- Cells
- Movement of Substances through Cell Membranes
- Tissues
- Systems of the body and their components
- 4. Head and Neck Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomic Nomenclature
- Osteology
- Paranasal Sinuses
- The Muscular System
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
- The Circulatory System
- The Lymphatic System
- Glands of the Head and Neck Region
- The Nervous System
- Chapter 4 Review Questions
- 5. Clinical Oral Structures, Dental Anatomy, and Root Morphology
- Clinical Oral Structures
- Dental Anatomy
- Eruption
- Intraarch And Interarch Relationships
- Summary Of Tooth Dimensions
- 6. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- General Considerations
- Radiation Biology and Protection
- Digital Imaging
- Dental X-Ray Film
- Film-Processing Errors
- Quality Assurance
- Radiology Techniques: Intraoral and Extraoral
- Radiographic Errors: Intraoral and Extraoral
- Film Mounting
- Radiographic Interpretation
- 7. General Pathology
- Inflammation1–3
- Regeneration and Wound Healing1–3
- Regenerative Medicine3,4
- Genetics2
- Differential Diagnosis5
- 8. Oral Pathology
- Benign Soft Tissue Lesions
- Inflammatory Lesions
- Benign Bone Lesions
- Gingival Fibromatoses
- Ulcers And Ulcerative Conditions
- Viral Infections
- Mucosal and Skin Disorders
- Conditions Associated With Hyperkeratosis (White Lesions)
- Neoplasia
- Cysts of The Head And Neck
- Injuries to Oral Soft Tissue
- Pseudocysts
- Blood Disorders
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) And Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids)
- Bone Dysplasias
- Endocrine Disorders
- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
- Defects Of Tooth Structure
- Developmental Defects Affecting Enamel And Dentin
- Developmental Defects Affecting Tooth Shape
- Developmental Defects Affecting The Number Of Teeth
- Developmental Defects Affecting Tooth Size
- Abnormalities of Mucous Membranes or Skin
- Abnormalities Affecting The Tongue
- 9. Microbiology and Immunology
- General Microbiology
- Microbial Virulence and Disease Transfer
- Microbiology of the Oral Cavity
- Bacterial Plaque
- Dental Caries
- Periodontal Diseases
- Periapical Infections and Oral-Facial Tissue Infections
- Opportunistic Infections of the Oral Cavity
- Chapter 9 Review Questions
- 10. Infection Control and Prevention of Disease Transmission in Oral Health Care
- Disease Transmission
- Infection Control Procedures For Dental Health Care Personnel
- Oral Health Care Environment and Promotion of Infection Control
- Governmental Agencies and Infection Control
- Chapter 10 Review Questions
- 11. Pharmacology
- General Considerations
- Autonomic Nervous System Agents
- Local Anesthetic Agents
- Local Anesthetic Reversal Agent
- General Anesthetics
- Sedative-Hypnotic Medications
- Analgesics
- Antiinfectives (Antibiotics)
- Cardiovascular Agents
- Anticonvulsants
- Psychotherapeutic Agents
- Endocrine Agents
- Respiratory System Agents
- Gastrointestinal Agents
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Substance Abuse
- Drug Use During Pregnancy
- 12. Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Nutritional Counseling
- Six Major Classes of Essential Nutrients
- Specialized Cells of Oral Tissues: Effects of Nutrients
- Energy Balances and Weight Control
- Nutritional Assessment and Counseling
- Chapter 12 Review Questions
- 13. Biomaterials
- Introduction
- Direct Preventive and Restorative Materials
- Indirect Preventive and Restorative Materials
- 14. Periodontics
- Basic Features of the periodontium
- Diseases of the Periodontium
- Changes in the Periodontium Associated with Disease
- Bacterial Dental Biofilm1
- Clinical Assessment of the Periodontium1,15
- Systemic Effects of Periodontal Disease1
- Treatment1,14
- Postoperative Care
- Dental Implants
- 15. Dental Hygiene Process of Care
- Basic Concepts
- Health History Evaluation
- Extraoral and Intraoral Assessment
- Assessment of Dentition
- Periodontal Assessment
- Radiographic Evaluation
- Oral Hygiene Assessment
- Risk Factor Assessments
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Evidence-Based Decision Making12,13
- Planning
- Case Presentation
- Informed Consent
- Implementation
- Patient Management with Effective Communication
- Evaluation
- Documentation
- Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues
- 16. Strategies for Oral Health Promotion and Disease Prevention and Control
- Preventive Care Planning
- Dental Plaque Biofilm Visualization
- Mechanical Plaque Biofilm Control on Facial, Lingual, and Occlusal Tooth Surfaces
- Interdental Plaque Biofilm Control
- Dentifrices
- Controlling Oral Malodor19
- Oral Irrigation
- Care of Fixed and Removable Prostheses
- Caries Management
- Adjunct Caries Detection Devices24,25
- Dental Sealants
- Tobacco Use Interventions
- Periodontal Disease Risk Assessment22,34,38
- Oral Cancer Risk Assessment
- Diagnostic Tools for Oral Cancer Detection
- Assessment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity
- Etiology
- Pulpal Vitality and Testing Devices41
- Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues
- 17. Periodontal Instrumentation for Assessment and Care
- Instrument Design
- Hand-Activated Instruments
- Principles of Instrumentation
- Steps for Calculus Removal With Hand-Activated Instruments
- Instrumentation for Assessment
- Concepts in Periodontal Instrumentation
- Sharpening of Hand-Activated Instruments
- Ultrasonic and Sonic Instrumentation
- Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
- Selective Stain Removal
- Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues
- Chapter 17 Review Questions
- 18. Management of Pain and Anxiety
- Dental Pain
- Anxiety Management
- Sensory Innervation
- Local Anesthesia
- Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics and Vasoconstrictors
- Local Anesthetic Agent Action
- Vasoconstrictor Action with Local Anesthesia
- Local Anesthetic Agents (See Table 18.1)
- Vasoconstrictors in Local Anesthetic Cartridge (Table 18.2)
- Local Anesthesia Armamentarium
- Local Anesthesia Injections
- Trigeminal Nerve: Maxillary Nerve, Second Division (V2)
- Basic CCLADD Procedure
- Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia Delivery Device (CCLADD) Recommended Injections
- Local Anesthesia Complications (See Table 18.6)
- 19. Dental Hygiene Care for Patients With Special Care Needs
- General Considerations
- Specific Conditions
- Overall Dental Management Considerations For Special Care Patients
- 20. Community Oral Health Planning and Practice
- Basic Concepts
- Epidemiology
- Epidemiology and Research
- Epidemiology of Oral Diseases and Conditions
- Measurement of Diseases and Conditions in Oral Epidemiology
- Preventing and Controlling Oral Diseases and Conditions
- Community Intervention
- Program Evaluation
- Provision of Oral Health Care
- Financing Oral Health Care
- Need For, Demand For, and Utilization of Dental Services
- Oral Health Care Challenges Affecting Community Oral Health Practice
- Ethical and Legal Issues
- Chapter 20 Review Questions
- 21. Medical Emergencies
- General Considerations1–3
- Medical History1–3
- Vital Signs1–5,6
- Emergency Kit and Preparaton Procedures2
- Emergency Care1,2,4,6–11
- Management of Medical Emergencies
- Allergic Reactions1,2,6
- Conclusion
- 22. Ethical and Legal Issues
- Ethical Considerations
- Professionalism
- Ethical Issues In Public Policy
- Legal Concepts
- Civil Law and the Dental Hygienist
- Dental Records and Record Keeping
- Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Risk Management and Avoiding Litigation
- Chapter 22 Review Questions
- Appendix A. Medical Terminology
- Appendix B. Professional Organizations of Interest to Dental Hygienists
- Appendix C. American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Canadian Dental Hygienists’ Association Codes of Ethics
- Index
- No. of pages: 832
- Language: English
- Edition: 9
- Published: February 4, 2021
- Imprint: Mosby
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323679480
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Christine M Blue
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota