Learn the safe use of local anesthesia with the only book written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 3rd Edition provides a complete guide to pharmacology and anesthetic techniques, helping you learn procedures before you work with actual patients. Detailed drawings show dental anatomy and full-color photos illustrate specific injection techniques; case studies let you apply your knowledge to clinical practice. The Evolve website includes procedure videos and prepares you for success on board exams with practice questions and a mock licensure exam. Writing in a warm, humanistic style, dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis will allay any fears you may have in working with local and topical anesthetics. Clear, approachable writing style makes it easier to learn proper techniques and gain confidence, acknowledging not only the patient’s fear of injection but also the fears of the inexperienced clinician. More than 400 full-color photographs and illustrations show techniques, procedures, and instruments. Procedures boxes provide illustrated, step-by-step instructions for performing specific procedures, including indications, contraindications, nerves and teeth affected, operator and patient positioning, insertion point, penetration, amount of anesthetic, and working time.Case studies make it easier to apply concepts to the clinical setting and to develop problem-solving skills.Review questions at the end of each chapter provide the opportunity to assess your understanding, and the Evolve website provides chapter practice quizzes and a 55-question mock examination. Dental Hygiene Considerations boxes summarize key points and tips for optimal care.Expert author Demetra Logothetis is an educator with more than 20 years of experience teaching local anesthesia administration for dental hygienists.Key terms are highlighted within the text and defined in the glossary. NEW! Updated information is provided on local anesthesia guidelines.NEW! Videos of 15 local anesthesia procedures on the Evolve website demonstrate how to perform procedures.NEW! Updated clinical photos are added to show examples of both proper and improper technique.NEW! Updated case studies, procedure boxes, and multiple-choice review questions allow you to measure your progress.
✔ Author(s): Demetra Daskalo Logothetis RDH MS
✔ Title: Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (66 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0323718566
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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