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For Dental Hygiene/Assisting courses in Head and Neck Anatomy and Histology.

This companion volume to Smith and Karst's Dental Anatomy: A Self-Instructional Program, 10/e, offers an independent learning format that covers the fundamental principles of head and neck histology and anatomy. Organized into two major sections—histology and anatomy—the text features self-paced questions, end-of-chapter review tests, and approximately 1,500 figures, including unlabeled anatomical and histologic drawings which students can use to label and practice their newly learned terms.

• Programmed approach—Uses a repetitive learning system to reinforce principles learned throughout the chapter.

  • Helps students remember terms and facts more easily, and enables them to quiz themselves on material as they progress through the text. Ex.___

• Art & drawings—Contains over 1,500 figures and many unlabeled anatomical and histologic drawings.

  • Offers students strong visual support to help them better understand concepts, and encourages them to apply their knowledge. Ex.___

• Review questions and review tests—Integrates “embedded questions” (with answers) throughout each chapter, and provides a review test at the end of each chapter.

  • Challenges students absorption of material on a continual basis, provides many opportunities to fully grasp topics under discussion and continually reinforces chapter content. Ex.___

 1. General Histology.


 2. Embryology.


 3. Tooth Development and Eruption.


 4. Dental Histology.


 5. Periodontal Tissues.


 6. Mucosa and other Oral Tissues.


 7. Skeletal System.


 8. The Muscular System.


 9. Nervous System.


10. Circulatory System.


11. Other Systems.

Head and Neck Anatomy (Dental Hygiene )

Designed to complement Karst & Smith's popular Dental Anatomy, A Self-Instructional Program, 10/e, this text can be used as a class textbook or as a self-paced introduction to head and neck histology and anatomy. Clear explanations, numerous illustrations, self-tests, and a frame-by-frame approach guarantee easy mastery of the essentials of head and neck histology and anatomy.

Features:

• Over 1,200 detailed figures illustrate related terminology.
• Blank illustrations can be labeled for further practice.
• Review questions at the end of each chapter.
• Questions and fill-in-the-blanks within each frame test knowledge learned.
• Answer columns provided on every page.
• Related concepts marked by similar icons.

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Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.