Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene

Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene is an indispensable resource to understanding both the theory and practice of dental hygiene, illustrated by real-life cases in a clinically relevant format.

• Offers a unique case-based format that supports problem-based learning
• Promotes independent learning through self-assessment and critical thinking
• Includes a wealth of relevant cases for understanding dental procedures and management of patients
• Covers all essential topics within the scope of dental hygiene

Keywords:

patient examination; assessment; clinical examination; head and neck exam; cancer screening; patient-provider communication; documentation; patient-centered care; comprehensive dental hygiene care; radiographic exam; dental Patient with diabetes; dental Patient with asthma; dental patient with hypertension; dental Patient taking antithrombotic drugs; dental Patient with liver disease; diagnosis for plaque-induced gingivitis; dental Pain and anxiety control analgesics; dental Pain and anxiety control topical and local anesthetics; dental Pain and anxiety control nitrous oxide; dental pain control Topical drug delivery; dental pain Systemic antibiotics and enzyme suppression therapy; Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene; Cheryl M. Westphal Theile; Mea A. Weinberg; Stuart L. Segelnick