Essentials of Dental Hygiene: Preclinical Skills

Designed to develop basic introductory skills that are used while providing dental hygiene care in a clinical setting, this book is organized in an outline format that offers the reader an accessible structure for understanding the material while conveying basic fundamental information. Each chapter takes the reader step-by-step through each essential process or skill. The First Edition offers detailed coverage of topics such as infection control, medical/dental histories, vital signs, extra- and intraoral examinations, examination and charting of the hard and soft tissues, preventative dentistry, ergonomics, instrumentation, polishing, and fluorides. MARKET: For professionals with a career or an interest in the clinical dental hygiene field.