The ability to perform and document patient assessment procedures is vital to the practice of dental hygiene – a complete and accurate assessment is the starting point to providing thorough patient care.

You'll find these great features in the text:

• Detailed Illustrations & Photographs – Full color illustrations and photographs visually guide you step-by-step through each patient assessment procedure.
• Peak Procedure Boxes – These easy to follow outlines guide you in practicing and perfecting assessment techniques.
• Ready References – References provide quick access to information and statistics. Ready Reference pages can be removed from the book. Laminating or placing pages in plastic sleeves makes them ideal for use in a clinical setting.
• The Human Element – Personal experiences of other students, patients, and practicing hygienists help you understand why each assessment procedure is clinically relevant to dental hygiene practice.
• Practical Focus Cases A to E – As you work through the book, you will gather assessment findings for fictitious Patients A to E. Your skills in patient assessment and critical thinking will grow as you apply information to Patients A to E with each new assessment topic.
• Internet Sites – Internet sites assist you in quickly retrieving accurate information relevant to patient assessment.
• English to Spanish Phrase Lists – English-to-Spanish phrases pertinent to the assessment process make it easier for you to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.
• Comprehensive Patient Cases F to K – Chapter 14 presents comprehensive assessment data for six new patient cases. These comprehensive patient cases challenge you to interpret and use assessment findings in decision-making and care planning.

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