{"product_id":"darby-walsh-dental-hygiene-jennifer-a-pieren-9780323877824","title":"Darby \u0026 Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarby \u0026amp; Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eDental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 6th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on research and evidence-based practice\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers insights from expert chapter authors (educators, practitioners, and researchers) from across the United States and beyond. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpansive art program\u003c\/b\u003e features modern illustrations and updated clinical photos to visually reinforce key concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step procedure boxes\u003c\/b\u003e highlight key points with accompanying illustrations, clinical photos, and rationales; online procedure videos are included with new text purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHuman Needs Conceptual Model\/Oral Health Related Quality of Life frameworks, \u003c\/b\u003e in which all discussions are presented within the context of a person-centered care model, take the entire person into consideration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning aids in each chapter\u003c\/b\u003e include professional development opportunities; learning competencies; patient education tips; critical thinking scenarios; and discussions of legal, ethical, and safety issues, which help your practical application and problem-solving skills and bring the profession to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Increased focus on new and emerging technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e keeps you up to date with the latest advances in the field. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! \u003ci\u003eTelehealth\u003c\/i\u003e chapter\u003c\/b\u003e explains how to practice telehealth and teledentistry in nontraditional and community-based settings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! \u003ci\u003eMental Health and Self-Care\u003c\/i\u003e chapter\u003c\/b\u003e provides timely content on safeguarding mental health and wellness for the practitioner and the patient.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! Enhanced coverage of infection control\u003c\/b\u003e prepares you to practice as a dental hygienist in the time of COVID-19 and potential future pandemic events.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! Coverage of Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e for integrating into the dental hygiene process of care.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEXPANDED! Further integration of the current American Academy of Periodontology periodontal classifications\u003c\/b\u003e throughout the text.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntegration of theory throughout the book\u003c\/b\u003e includes content on how to incorporate the use of theory in practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer A. Pieren\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0323877826\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780323877824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Elsevier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 1104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Jennifer A. Pieren","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45482624581887,"sku":"9780323877824","price":128.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_13d67ef6-b794-4a83-86bf-e3ad5442b79c.jpg?v=1715999075","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/darby-walsh-dental-hygiene-jennifer-a-pieren-9780323877824","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}