Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
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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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Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- NEW! Updated information is provided on local anesthesia guidelines.
- NEW! Videos of 15 local anesthesia procedures on the Evolve website demonstrate how to perform procedures.
- NEW! Updated clinical photos are added to show examples of both proper and improper technique.
- NEW! Updated case studies, procedure boxes, and multiple-choice review questions allow you to measure your progress.
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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.
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Part I – Introduction to Pain Control
Chapter 1 – Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice
Chapter 2 – Neurophysiology
Part 2 – Local and Topical Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 3 – Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 4 – Pharmacology of Vasocontrictors
Chapter 5 – Local Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 6 – Topical Anesthetic Agents
Part 3 – Patient Assessment
Chapter 7 – Preanesthetic Assessment
Chapter 8 – Determining Drug Dosages
Part 4 – Local Anesthetic Techniques for the Dental Hygienist
Chapter 9 – Armamentarium/Syringe Preparation
Chapter 10 – Anatomic Considerations for Local Anesthesia Administration
Chapter 11 – Basic Injection Techniques
Chapter 12 – Maxillary Anesthesia
Chapter 13 – Mandibular Anesthesia
Chapter 14 – Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent
Part 5 – Complications, Legal Considerations, and Risk Management
Chapter 15 – Local Anesthetic Complications
Chapter 16 – Legal Considerations and Risk Management
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