Case Studies In Dental Hygiene (2nd Edition)
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Completely updated in a new edition, this book features diverse case-based scenarios designed to help dental hygienists sharpen their critical decision- making skills and application of basic dental hygiene knowledge and skills--from various dental hygiene disciplines--to client care. It will also help those preparing for the national, regional and state examinations which have a client-care focus. Each case contains a medical history, dental history, vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rates), radiographs, dental and periodontal charting, intraoral photographs, and photographs of study models, where applicable. Each case lists "deficits" that prompt decision-making opportunities regarding client care and treatment recommendations that promote oral health and prevent oral diseases. For Dental Hygienists and those preparing for the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.

Paperback: 272 pages

Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (March 20, 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0131589946

ISBN-13: 978-0131589940

Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.4 x 10.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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A class I'm taking required this book. I didn't purchase because I "wanted to"- but I must admit these assignments make me think & evaluate complex but common situations that I may experience with patients in the future as a RDH. The only thing I don't like so far, is that it seems to inject information at the end of each case study in the "setting patient goals". I try to do my own care plan first & compare with the book. Then I look over what the book has & it will state a condition (say, xerostomia) that the patient has, but no where does it say that previously. It seems like information is "made up" by the author. It's pretty frustrating. That aside, the complexity of each case study is great. It makes you work outside of the book- looking up medications, health conditions, interpretation of radiographs & intraoral photos. it gives great objectives to focus on & questions to answer that are really vital to understand & apply correctly. It's a good supplement to my class material.

This book is great for studying for the National Dental Hygiene Exam. Great case studies! Really really helpful. Totally worth the money. I recomend it to everyone!

This book was extremely helpful while studying for the National Dental Hygiene Board Exam. This book includes the story of the patient, their medical history, periodontal and hard tissue chart, intra-oral photos and radiographs. The questions are great and I was happy with the answer portion because it gave an explanation why it was that answer. I really enjoyed the different patient categories as well. I felt very prepared for the case study portion of the exam because of this book.

It is a great book, gives an idea of how the case studies for the national Board exam is going to look like. With the answers explained at the back of the book, it makes it really a great review book.

I bought this book to study for the process of care dental hygiene WREB test. It was harder then it had to be very tricky book and it didnt really help with the test at all.

Not the most fun purchase but very interesting. The case studies are great with good pictures, X-rays and back stories.

Great resource! Although I have to admit, these case studies were actually much harder than the ones from the National Board Exam.This book overall, is a good way of familiarizing yourself with case studies for the board exam. I love how the answer key not only gives you the answer to the questions, but it also provides a clear explanation as to why that specific answer was chosen.

Horrible book!!! If the questions actually pertained to the patients I might have given it 2 stars. Since when did we start probing 8 year old children and why would a blood pressure of 103/62 contribute to someone's panic? (Just a couple examples of how poorly written)Don't waste your money on any of her books!

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