Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 6th Edition offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework and clinical and professional practice. 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.
· Focus on research and evidence-based practice, with expert chapter authors (educators, practitioners, and researchers) from across the United States and beyond· Step-by-step procedure boxes with accompanying illustrations, clinical photos, and rationales; procedure videos online included with new text purchase· Expansive art program, featuring modern illustrations and updated clinical photos· Human Needs Conceptual Model Framework in which all discussions are presented within the context of a client-centered model that takes the entire person into consideration· Chapter features including professional development opportunities; learning competencies; patient education tips; critical thinking scenarios; and discussions of legal, ethical, and safety issues to hone practical application and problem solving, and to bring the profession to life for students1. INTRODUCTION - p. 693 2. PHYSIOLOGY OF NERVE CONDUCTION - p. 693 3. LOCAL ANESTHETIC AGENTS - p. 694 4. VASOCONSTRICTORS - p. 695 5. SELECTION OF A LOCAL ANESTHETIC AGENT - p. 696 6. PREANESTHETIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT - p. 698 7. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DOSES OF LOCAL ANESTHETICS - p. 700 8. ARMAMENTARIUM - p. 702 9. PREPARATION OF ARMAMENTARIUM - p. 711 10. TRIGEMINAL NERVE - p. 714 11. LOCAL ANESTHESIA TECHNIQUES - p. 718 12. PROCEDURES FOR A SUCCESSFUL INJECTION - p. 718 13. MAXILLARY ANESTHESIA INJECTION TECHNIQUES - p. 722 14. INJECTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE PALATAL HARD AND SOFT TISSUES - p. 730 15. MANDIBULAR ANESTHESIA INJECTION TECHNIQUES - p. 733 16. LOCAL COMPLICATIONS - p. 742 17. Paresthesia - p. 747 18. SYSTEMIC COMPLICATIONS - p. 749 19. TRENDS THAT PROMOTE PATIENTS’ FREEDOM FROM PAIN - p. 753 20. 44. Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Sedation - p. 756 21. SECTION VII. Life Stages and Populations - p. 767 22. 45. Children and Adolescents - p. 768 23. 46. Pregnancy and Oral Health - p. 784 24. 47. The Older Adult - p. 797 25. SECTION VIII. Dental Hygiene Care for the Medically Compromised - p. 808 26. 48. Cardiovascular Disease - p. 809 27. 49. Diabetes - p. 827 28. 50. Cancer - p. 842 29. 51. HIV and Oral Health - p. 856 30. 52. Palliative Dental Hygiene Oral Care - p. 868 31. 53. Autoimmune Diseases - p. 880 32. 54. Organ Transplantation and Renal Disease - p. 892 33. 55. Respiratory Diseases - p. 903 34. 56. Substance Use Disorders - p. 914 35. 57. Eating Disorders - p. 927 36. 58. Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence - p. 942 37. SECTION IX. Dental Hygiene Care for Disabilities and Special Needs - p. 954 38. 59. Disability and Healthcare - p. 955 39. 60. Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged - p. 969 40. 61. Orofacial Clefts - p. 985 41. 62. Neurologic Disabilities - p. 995 42. SECTION X. Professional Development and Practice Management - p. 1015 43. 63. Professional Development and Job Searching - p. 1016 44. 64. Practice Management - p. 1030 45. 65. Telehealth - p. 1048 46. 66. Mental Health and Self Care - p. 1056 47. Appendix A. Dental Charting Symbols and Examples - p. 1068 48. Glossary - p. 1072 49. Index - p. 1083
Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 6th Edition offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework and clinical and professional practice. 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.
· Focus on research and evidence-based practice, with expert chapter authors (educators, practitioners, and researchers) from across the United States and beyond· Step-by-step procedure boxes with accompanying illustrations, clinical photos, and rationales; procedure videos online included with new text purchase· Expansive art program, featuring modern illustrations and updated clinical photos· Human Needs Conceptual Model Framework in which all discussions are presented within the context of a client-centered model that takes the entire person into consideration· Chapter features including professional development opportunities; learning competencies; patient education tips; critical thinking scenarios; and discussions of legal, ethical, and safety issues to hone practical application and problem solving, and to bring the profession to life for students1. INTRODUCTION - p. 693 2. PHYSIOLOGY OF NERVE CONDUCTION - p. 693 3. LOCAL ANESTHETIC AGENTS - p. 694 4. VASOCONSTRICTORS - p. 695 5. SELECTION OF A LOCAL ANESTHETIC AGENT - p. 696 6. PREANESTHETIC PATIENT ASSESSMENT - p. 698 7. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DOSES OF LOCAL ANESTHETICS - p. 700 8. ARMAMENTARIUM - p. 702 9. PREPARATION OF ARMAMENTARIUM - p. 711 10. TRIGEMINAL NERVE - p. 714 11. LOCAL ANESTHESIA TECHNIQUES - p. 718 12. PROCEDURES FOR A SUCCESSFUL INJECTION - p. 718 13. MAXILLARY ANESTHESIA INJECTION TECHNIQUES - p. 722 14. INJECTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE PALATAL HARD AND SOFT TISSUES - p. 730 15. MANDIBULAR ANESTHESIA INJECTION TECHNIQUES - p. 733 16. LOCAL COMPLICATIONS - p. 742 17. Paresthesia - p. 747 18. SYSTEMIC COMPLICATIONS - p. 749 19. TRENDS THAT PROMOTE PATIENTS’ FREEDOM FROM PAIN - p. 753 20. 44. Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Sedation - p. 756 21. SECTION VII. Life Stages and Populations - p. 767 22. 45. Children and Adolescents - p. 768 23. 46. Pregnancy and Oral Health - p. 784 24. 47. The Older Adult - p. 797 25. SECTION VIII. Dental Hygiene Care for the Medically Compromised - p. 808 26. 48. Cardiovascular Disease - p. 809 27. 49. Diabetes - p. 827 28. 50. Cancer - p. 842 29. 51. HIV and Oral Health - p. 856 30. 52. Palliative Dental Hygiene Oral Care - p. 868 31. 53. Autoimmune Diseases - p. 880 32. 54. Organ Transplantation and Renal Disease - p. 892 33. 55. Respiratory Diseases - p. 903 34. 56. Substance Use Disorders - p. 914 35. 57. Eating Disorders - p. 927 36. 58. Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence - p. 942 37. SECTION IX. Dental Hygiene Care for Disabilities and Special Needs - p. 954 38. 59. Disability and Healthcare - p. 955 39. 60. Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged - p. 969 40. 61. Orofacial Clefts - p. 985 41. 62. Neurologic Disabilities - p. 995 42. SECTION X. Professional Development and Practice Management - p. 1015 43. 63. Professional Development and Job Searching - p. 1016 44. 64. Practice Management - p. 1030 45. 65. Telehealth - p. 1048 46. 66. Mental Health and Self Care - p. 1056 47. Appendix A. Dental Charting Symbols and Examples - p. 1068 48. Glossary - p. 1072 49. Index - p. 1083
