Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist

Build the skills you need to provide effective community oral health care! Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist, 6th 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 of community dental health programs, social responsibility and government policy, cultural diversity, and career options in public health, and it enhances your skills in interprofessional communication and collaboration in support of patient care. Written by dental hygiene educator Charlene Dickinson, this book helps you prepare for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and provide quality oral health care to diverse populations. Comprehensive, cutting-edge coverage provides everything you need to know to succeed in community dental hygiene practicePractice-oriented content includes learning objectives in each chapter, opening statements with lists of key facts, Dental Hygienist Mini-Profiles, Guiding Principles boxes, and Dental Hygiene CompetenciesApplying Your Knowledge and Community Case sections in each chapter provide opportunities to apply what you have learned to local public health problemsTest-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 situationsChapters 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 solutionsLearning resources on the Evolve companion website reinforce your understanding with quizzes and case studiesNEW! Content on interprofessional education and practice is reinforced throughout the text to enhance your collaboration with the health care team and support patient careNEW! Updated focus on cultural competence and cultural humility ensures you will be ready to provide appropriate care to all populations