Original PDF Ebook – Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist5th Edition – 9780323683418

Original PDF Ebook – Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist5th Edition – 9780323683418

Build the skills you need to provide effective community oral health care! Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist, 5th Edition describes the role of the public health professional in improving the oral health care of people throughout the community. It discusses key topics such as access to care, the assessment needed for program planning, social responsibility and government policy, cultural diversity, and career options in public health. Written by respected dental educator Christine French Beatty, this book helps you prepare for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and to develop the core competencies needed in the practice setting._x000D_
Comprehensive, cutting-edge coverage provides everything you need to know to succeed in community dental hygiene practice._x000D_
Practice-oriented content includes learning objectives in each chapter, opening statements with lists of key facts, mini-scenarios, and Dental Hygiene Competencies._x000D_
Applying Your Knowledge sections in each chapter provide opportunities to apply what you have learned to local public health problems._x000D_
Chapters on assessment and measurement help in planning and evaluating community oral health programs._x000D_
Test-Taking Strategies and Community Cases chapter offers tips and practice questions to help you prepare for the NBDHE, and tests your understanding of content in relation to real-world community situations. _x000D_
Chapters on population health and oral health programs describe issues affecting access to care as well as common oral diseases and conditions affecting the community, helping you prioritize, plan, implement, and evaluate practical solutions._x000D_
Learning resources on an Evolve companion website reinforce your understanding with quizzes and case studies._x000D_
NEW! Comprehensive, cutting-edge content is updated on topics including national initiatives, Healthy People 2030, data on the status of oral health and factors that affect access to oral healthcare, cultural competence, oral health programs in the community, applied research, and the different career paths for dental hygienists. _x000D_
EXPANDED! Coverage of dental hygiene competencies and interprofessional collaborative practice is enhanced to reflect changes in the oral health profession.