- 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.
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.
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- 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.
| ISBN | 9780323718561 |
|---|---|
| Author Information | By Demetra D. Logothetis, RDH, MS |
| Table of Content | PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO PAIN CONTROL 1. Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: An Introduction 2. Neurophysiology PART 2: LOCAL AND TOPICAL ANESTHETIC AGENTS 3. Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents 4. Pharmacology of Vasocontrictors 5. Local Anesthetic Agents 6. Topical Anesthetic Agents PART 3: PATIENT ASSESSMENT 7. Preanesthetic Assessment 8. Determining Drug Doses PART 4: PAIN CONTROL TECHNIQUES 9. Armamentarium/Syringe Preparation 10. Anatomic Considerations for Local Anesthesia Administration 11. Basic Injection Techniques 12. Maxillary Anesthesia 13. Mandibular Anesthesia 14. Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent 15. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration PART 5: COMPLICATIONS, LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS, AND RISK MANAGEMENT 16. Local Complications 17. Systemic Complications and Emergency Management 18. Risk Management and Exposure Prevention Glossary |
| 発行日 | 14-04-2021 |
| Pages | 398 |
| trim | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
| 在庫状況 | In Stock |
| deltacomm1code | Books |
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