Medical Education | Continuing Education: Dental Assisting & Hygiene

Often referred to as the nurses of the dental world, dental hygienists find themselves spending more time with patients educating them on oral health. While dentists are in high demand, dental hygienists are in even higher demand, expected to grow as a profession by nearly 20 percent in the next decade.

No other dental hygiene foundational text incorporates clinical competencies, 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 person-centered model that takes the entire person into consideration. A veritable who's-who of dental hygiene educators, practitioners, and researchers cite the latest studies throughout the text to provide a framework to help you in your decision-making and problem-solving. New to this edition is an increased focus on new and emerging technologies, enhanced coverage of infection control in the time of COVID-19, and new chapters on telehealth and teledentistry and mental health and self-care.

This all-inclusive text and product suite for dental assisting programs is written to encompass CODA accreditation standards and DANB certification competencies. Thoroughly updated content covers basic and advanced clinical skills along with the latest information on key practices and procedures, equipment, and patient and employee safety standards. Icons highlight topics related to infection control, safety and legal issues, while Patient Dialogue, Documentation and Profession Encounters features give students insights into real-world practice.

This hands-on resource features clinically focused content supplemented liberally with high-quality photographs, case applications, clinical tips and warnings, and step-by-step procedures, as well as practice opportunities on a companion website. A focus on application and strong art program with additional modern illustrations make this often-difficult subject matter approachable and relevant for today's dental team members.

This title focuses on the theoretical foundations, clinical competencies, and evidence-based practices needed for successful dental hygiene work.

This title discusses and explains the science of clinical and laboratory dental materials. It will help you understand the properties, limitations and safe usage of different materials, and how to navigate this rapidly changing field to choose the most appropriate materials for your patients.

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) was not involved in the creation of or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Trivium Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product.