Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice 5th Edition

The Definitive Guide to Dental Hygiene, Now Streamlined for Success

Back and better than ever, Darby and Walsh’s Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 5th Edition, offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework, at certification, and in clinical practice. No other dental hygiene text incorporates clinical skills, theory, and evidence-based practice in such an approachable way, all within a unique patient-centered model.

Key Features:

• Streamlined Approach: A much more streamlined approach focuses on need-to-know information while housing expanded content on topics like alternative practice settings, pediatric care, risk assessment, and dental hygiene diagnosis.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Focuses on research and evidence-based practice, providing proven findings and practical applications for modern dental hygiene care.
• Step-by-Step Procedures: Procedure boxes with accompanying illustrations, clinical photos, and rationales outline the steps involved in performing key procedures.
• Critical Thinking: Critical thinking exercises, cases, and scenarios help hone your application and problem-solving skills.
• New Digital Content: New online procedures videos guide you step-by-step through core clinical skills.
• Updated Visuals: Modern illustrations and updated clinical photos give you a better picture of how to perform essential skills and utilize clinical technology.
• New Editorial Team: A new editorial team brings a fresh perspective and more than 30 years of experience in dental hygiene education, practice, and research.