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Case Studies in Dental Hygiene
Evelyn M. Thomson, Old Dominion University
Deborah Blythe Bauman, MS
Deanne Shuman, BSDH, MS, Ph.D., all of Old Dominion University
Esther K. Andrews, CDA, RDA, RDH, MA

ISBN-10: 013018571X
ISBN-13: 9780130185716

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 133 pp
Published: 06/26/2002

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A text for all levels and all courses in the dental hygiene curriculum. Also a review aid for the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.

Unique in content and approach, this text is devoted entirely to case situations that provide opportunities for problem-based learning in multiple dental hygiene sciences at any point along the learning continuum—from beginning to advanced. The text's 10 diverse case-based learning scenarios help students learn to apply basic knowledge to client care, develop critical thinking skills, and link their classroom learning to real-world experiences they may encounter in clinical practice. Case study work will also prepare them for success on national, regional and state examinations which have a client care focus. Each chapter contains one complete case scenario with accompanying questions categorized both by difficulty (basic or complex) and by dental hygiene discipline—making it a complete module that may be introduced or revisited in any order and at any time during the curriculum.

  • Devoted exclusively to case-based learning—Unlike other texts which tack on cases as a supplement to dental hygiene theory or specific subject content.

    • Gives students a substantive, ready-made resource that can be flexibly used and customized to suit course focus and needs.

  • Designed to be used throughout the dental hygiene curriculum—Questions and decisions regarding treatment of each case span the dental hygiene sciences and clinical practice protocols—and thus enable the cases to enhance each and every course. Additionally, each case contains a varied skill-level of questioning, clearly identified—1) “complex” national board type questions provide a simulation of client care for students who may not be exposed to this type of client in the clinical setting; 2) most importantly, “basic” knowledge-based questions allow beginning students to practice case-based decision-making skills as well. Exposing beginning students to cases that challenge them to apply theory to real-life decisions regarding client care helps foster in these students a need to know.
  • Authoritative, multi-perspective—Written by several authors, each an expert in a specific aspect of dental hygiene care.

    • Assures challenging questions which enhance student learning.

  • A diversity of cases—Presents oral health case situations representing a variety of clients that would typically be encountered in real-world clinical settings: two each representing different client types—pediatric, adult periodontally involved, geriatric, medically compromised and special needs clients.

    • Provides an avenue for simulating experiences students might not encounter in their coursework.

  • Comprehensive case content—Each case contains a medical history, dental history, vital signs, radiographs, dental and periodontal charting, intraoral photographs, and photographs of study models, where applicable.

    • All cases include objectives, correct answers, and rationales.

  • Multi-level, multi-discipline questions for each case—20 multiple-choice questions for each case study, based on the learning objectives. Each question is subdivided into: assessment of client characteristics; obtaining and interpreting dental radiographs; planning and managing dental hygiene care; performing periodontal procedures; and using preventive agents and providing supportive treatment services which enables instructors of basic dental hygiene sciences to easily identify those questions which supplement learning in their disciplines.

    • Allows students not only to test their comprehension and decision-making skills for areas they are currently studying, but to further develop their perspective on the depth and breadth of additional areas they will be required to master as their studies continue.

  • Reflective activities incorporating The Human Needs Conceptual Model .

    • Assists students in linking basic knowledge to dental hygiene care that is evidence- based and client-centered. Each case lists “deficits” that prompt decision-making opportunities regarding client care and treatment recommendations that promote oral health and prevent oral diseases.



Case A: The Pediatric Client.


Case B: The Pediatric Client.


Case C: The Periodontally Involved Adult Client.


Case D: The Periodontally Involved Adult Client.


Case E: The Geriatric Client.


Case F: The Geriatric Client.


Case G: The Special Needs Client.


Case H: The Special Needs Client.


Case I: The Medically Compromised Client.


Case J: The Medically Compromised Client.


Discussion.


Answers.

    Case Studies in Dental Hygiene, 2nd edition is designed to guide the development of critical thinking skills and the application of theory to care at all levels of dental hygiene education — from beginning to advanced students. This textbook is designed to be utilized throughout the dental hygiene curriculum. Because the questions and decisions regarding treatment of each case span the dental hygiene sciences and clinical practice protocols, this book will find a place in enhancing each and every course required of dental hygiene students.  This text is a viable study guide to help students prepare for success on national, regional and state examinations which have a patient care focus. Case Studies in Dental Hygiene, 2nd edition is an excellent review text for the graduating dental hygiene student preparing to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination.

     

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Designed to guide the development of critical thinking skills at all levels of dental hygiene education, Case Studies in Dental Hygiene provides diverse scenarios that span the curriculum, applying theory to care. Patterned after the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, it provides "snap-shots" of pediatric, periodontally involved, geriatric, special needs, and medical compromised cases.

Features Include:

  • Unique! The only text solely devoted to case situations on the market.
  • Concise, specifically defined case studies.
  • A team of authors provide expertise for a variety of case study development.
  • Case-based questions from basic to advanced encourage critical thinking.
  • Encourages application of dental hygiene theory to client care.
  • Incorporation of the Human Needs Conceptual Model to Dental Hygiene Practice as a reflective activity for each case.

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