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Dental Public Health : Contemporary Practice for the Dental Hygienist (01 - Old Edition)

by Christine Nielsen Nathe

ISBN13: 9780130851574
ISBN10: 0130851574
Condition: Student Owned
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The first public health text for hygienists … by hygienists!

 

Now in its the second edition, Dental Public Health: Contemporary Practice for the Dental Hygienist continues its tradition of addressing the unique and changing role of the hygienist.  All aspects of practice are covered, including prevention modalities, dental health promotion, education activities, and other interventions.  Readers will gain essential knowledge to effectively position and practice dental hygiene in the public health setting.

 

Features:

  • Laboratory Manual available on FREE Companion Website www.prenhall.com/nathe Tied chapter-by-chapter to the text, this on-line resource provides interactive self-assessment with instant feedback.
  • New chapters on Biostatistics, Financing Dental Care, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology and Careers in Dental Public Health are included in this edition.
  • Real-life spotlights and scenarios found in each chapter expose the reader to the experiences of dental hygienists working around the world
  • Expanded Chapter 17-Dental Public Health Board Review exposes students to the National Board examination requirements.
'

Book News Annotation:

Situating dental health practices in the public health context, this textbook uses vignettes and real-life scenarios to illustrate the practical issues related to dental hygiene. Focusing on dental hygiene public health programs, research, and strategies, the book covers topics like: prevention, legislative initiatives, target populations, education, program planning, evaluations of the literature and products, and dental public health board review. Nathe teaches dental hygiene at the University of New Mexico.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

FEATURES:

Material is specifically geared toward the practice of dental hygiene. All aspects of dental public health covered, including prevention modalities, education and intervention. Real-life spotlights and scenarios enable readers to see dental hygienists working in the field. Addresses cultural diversity. Board review chapter (Chapter 12) offers readers insight into future examination requirements. Shows readers how to set up positions within schools, nursing homes, and other health care organizations.

Table of Contents

' I. INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH.
 1. The Prevention Movement.

 2. Dental Care Delivery in the United States.

 3. Financing Dental Care.

 4. Dental Care Delivery Around the World: by Sue Lloyd.

 5. Legislative Initiatives Affecting Dental Hygiene Practice.

II. DENTAL HYGIENE PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS.

 6. Dental Health Education and Promotion.

 7. Lesson Plan Development.

 8. Target Populations.

 9. Program Planning.

10. Program Evaluation.

III. DENTAL HYGIENE RESEARCH.

11. The Oral Epidimiology of Dental Diseases.

12. Research in Dental Hygiene.

13. Biostatistics: by Chris French-Beatty.

14. Evaluation of Scientific Literature and Dental Products.

IV. PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH.

15. Careers in Dental Public Health.

16. Strategies for Creating Dental Hygiene Positions in Dental Public Health Settings.

17. Dental Public Health Board Review with contributions from Meg Zayan.

APPENDIXES.

Appendix A: Organizations Involved with Dental Public Health.

Appendix B: Resources for Dental Samples and Pamphlets.

Appendix C: Government Departments Serving Dental Public Health Needs.

Appendix D: State Public Health Agencies.

Appendix E: Table Clinic Presentation.

Appendix F: Poster Session Preparation.

Appendix G: International Dental Care Opportunities.

Appendix H: Dental Terms in Spanish and Vietnamese.

Appendix I: Competencies for Dental Hygienists in Dental Public Health Education.

Appendix J: Guide to Scientific Writing.

Glossary.

Index.

'

Product Details

ISBN:
9780130851574
Subtitle:
Contemporary Practice for the Dental Hygienist
Author:
Nathe, Christine
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Location:
Upper Saddle River, NJ
Subject:
General
Subject:
Health Care Delivery
Subject:
Dentistry - Dental Hygiene
Subject:
Dentistry
Subject:
Dental care
Subject:
Dental public health
Subject:
Dentistry - Dental Assisting
Subject:
Dental hygiene
Subject:
Dental hygienists
Subject:
Delivery of Health Care
Subject:
Public health dentistry.
Subject:
Allied Health Services - General
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
v. 1
Publication Date:
20040517
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
9.15x7.01x.56 in. 1.09 lbs.

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