The only resource of its kind in
full color
, this comprehensive textbook/CD-ROM learning system is designed to revolutionize the way students learn and apply dental hygiene concepts. It teaches the fundamentals of clinical practice and focuses on actively engaging the reader in the learning process. By partnering interactive exercises and video segments on CD-ROM with textbook material and related cases, this outstanding tool reinforces dental hygiene concepts and procedures on a number of levels. Students don't just
learn
information, they
use
it. In addition, all topics in the text are directly related to the American Dental Education Association's
Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene
-ensuring that this resource is practical, useful, and invaluable to anyone learning dental hygiene.
A full-color, highly visual design with extensive learning features stimulates the reader's interest, and full-color illustrations bring the text to life.
Case scenarios in each chapter expose students to case-based learning, the current format of the
Dental Hygiene National Board Examination
.
Competencies required of each dental hygiene program are presented in each section of the book and related to coverage of specific concepts.
A FREE CD-ROM, developed by the authors in partnership with Procter & Gamble, includes direct links to Procter & Gamble's
Dental ResourceNet
as well as Mosby's dental website, enabling users to access updated information and testing mechanisms.
"How-to" video segments on the CD-ROM demonstrate complete dental procedures, followed by an interactive review process that reinforces the student's understanding of each procedure.
The CD-ROM is constructed to reflect the dental process of care: assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate.
A CD icon appears in the book whenever that content is also featured on the CD-ROM for application of the material.
A review of the procedures performed on the CD-ROM helps the user assess his or her grasp of the procedure.
Video segments on the accompanying CD-ROM demonstrate how to perform dental procedures.
A list of
Learning Outcomes
at the beginning of the chapter lets readers know what they are expected to learn.
Each chapter begins with an
outline of chapter content
to facilitate rapid identification of important topics.
Key Terms
listed at the beginning of each chapter highlight important new words. These are defined in a glossary in the textbook and on the CD-ROM.
Critical Thinking Activities
in each chapter facilitate classroom discussion and enable students to work through clinical situations based on information learned from the text and CD-ROM.
Multiple-choice
Review Questions
related to chapter content are presented at the end of each chapter, with an answer key and rationales at the end of the book.
Suggested Agencies and Web Sites
and
Additional Readings and Resources
direct the reader to other media for further information on specific chapter topics.