Patient Assessment Tutorials: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Dental Hygienist

by Jill S. Nield-Gehrig, Cynthia R. Biron

The ability to perform and document patient assessment procedures is vital to the practice of dental hygiene--a complete and accurate assessment is the starting point to providing thorough patient care. Make sure you are prepared for patient assessment with this unique guide that takes you step-by-step through each assessment procedure including techniques for effectively communicating the assessment process and findings to patients. Excellent features include detailed, full-color illustrations and photographs to visually guide you through procedures and techniques, case studies and personal accounts that bring the content to life, and more.

571 pages, Spiral-bound

First published October 1, 2006