The only review text in “flash card” format, this guide 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.

• “Flash card” format—Presents “flash facts” in table format—with key concept, subconcept, and learning hint where appropriate.

  • This easy-to-read, “sound-byte” format better addresses the learning styles of today's students. This format is not overwhelming, it's easy to follow, and covers dental hygiene in a nutshell.

• Organized from examination specifications—Format follows the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination specifications from the American Dental Association Testing Division—e.g., Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice, Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services, and Community Health/Research Principles.

  • Encourages students to review material in the same format the national boards are given.

• Learning Hints—Throughout, with examples.

  • Gives students easy-to-read tips that will help them better retain essential concepts.

• Information related to all dental hygiene topics.

  • Provides students with fundamental dental hygiene concepts (in addition to topic-specific information) that can be used to prepare for a variety of dental hygiene courses and examinations.

I. SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE.

II. PROVISION OF CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES.

III. COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES.

Board Review - Dental Hygiene  (Dental Hygiene )

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 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

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