Prentice Hall Health's High Yield Facts of Dental Hygiene [Paperback]

Demetra Daskalos Logothetis (Author)

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Publication Date: September 13, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0130893072 | ISBN-13: 978-0130893079

The only review guide in "flash card" format, this book focuses on the essential "must know" information related to the concepts, theory, and content of dental hygiene. Content is organized according to the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination specifications and will help both those preparing for the exam and those who want either a refresher or preliminary overview of dental hygiene topics--i.e., scientific basis for dental hygiene practice, provision of clinical dental hygiene services, community health/research principles. Presents "flash facts" in table format--with key concept, subconcept, and learning hint where, appropriate. Anatomical Science. Physiology. Biochemistry and Nutrition. Microbiology and Immunology. Pathology. Pharmacology. Assessing Patient Characteristics. Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs. Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care. Performing Periodontal Procedures. Using Preventive Agents. Providing Supportive Treatment. Promoting Health and Preventing Disease Within Groups. Participating in Community Programs. Analyzing Scientific Literature, Understanding Statistical Concepts, and Applying Research Results. For Dentists, Dental hygienists, Dental Assistants.

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About the book
A unique resource for board review and a reference for all dental hygiene courses, High Yield Facts for Dental Hygiene is the only dental review text in "flash card" format. Focusing on the essential "must know" information related to the concepts, theory, and content of dental hygiene, content is organized according to the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination specifications from the American Dental Association Testing Division.

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About the Author
Demetra D. Logothetis, R.D.H., M.S., is the Director and Associate Professor of the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of New Mexico. She has been at UNM since 1986, and has served as Program Director since 1996. She received her Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1986, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of New Mexico in 1985. She has successfully led the effort at UNM to elevate the Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Program to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program, and developed a Master of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene at UNM that began in the fall of 2001. She has served on the Western Regional Clinical Exam Subcommittee. She is an editor for Dental Hygiene Contact International. She is also President of the National Sigma Phi Alpha.

About the Series
Success Across the Boards is a study system that revolutionizes exam preparation for a variety of health care professions. By integrating interactive technology with authoritative content and realistic sample test questions, High Yield Facts for Dental Hygiene will help you join the many others who have used these materials to achieve success on the boards. The series is comprised of test preparation resources for the following health care professions:

• Dental Hygiene
• Emergency Medical Services
• EKG
• Home Care Aide
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Technology / Clinical Laboratory Science
• NCLEX
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy

About the Author

Demetra D. Logothetis, R.D.H., M.S., is the Director and Associate Professor of the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of New Mexico. She has been at UNM since 1986, and has served as Program Director since 1996. She received her Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1986, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of New Mexico in 1985. She has successfully led the effort at UNM to elevate the Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Program to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program, and developed a Master of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene at UNM that began in the fall of 2001. She has served on the Western Regional Clinical Exam Subcommittee. She is an editor for Dental Hygiene Contact International. She is also president of the National Sigma Phi Alpha.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 598 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (September 13, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130893072
• ISBN-13: 978-0130893079
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,500,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Layout, useful CD, August 21, 2006

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JerseyTomato (New England USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prentice Hall Health's High Yield Facts of Dental Hygiene (Paperback)

This review book covers all the stuff you need to know for the DH boards in an uncluttered visual fashion. Sure, you've read it all elsewhere, and you most certainly have most of the information in textbooks or buried in class notes. But even if you have one review book already, this one is helpful for the layout alone. Mosby's and Saunders have their merits, but the uncluttered nature of this book is what makes it shine. The material is presented in short, bullet type and chart type entries without long winded paragraphs of explanation. The lack of explanatory material will necessitate at least one other review source however. (Five stars for acheiving what it sets out to do.)

The Local Anesthesia information is very helpful as well, with excellent illustrations (there are many excellent ones throughout the book) as to which block, infiltration hits what area (PSA, MSA etc.) It was one of my main study guides for the actual unit on LA.

Short, sweet and a "just the fact's mam" kind of book. Great for a light day's work studying for the boards or for a class exam on that particular unit. Clarified several things taught in class and read elsewhere in other review materials, especially in Community Oral Heath. The CD is useful as well. The quiz units on the CD score you overall as well as for each section of the board (percent correct in micro, infection control, A and P, etc.,) so you can see where your weak areas are. Very helpful!

Also a good book to buy as a first year student to help study for class exams, esp. if the professor isn't a great lecturer! Not your only resource, but a very, very good one.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Dental Hygiene review, May 13, 2010

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This review is from: Prentice Hall Health's High Yield Facts of Dental Hygiene (Paperback)

I am using this book to study for my dental hygiene written board exam. It seems to be a pretty good book, and I like the study format of it. It does have many typos though, which makes me wonder if all the information is correct... I hope so! Other than that, great book!