Learn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in practice with ETHICS AND LAW IN DENTAL HYGIENE, Second Edition. This book is written in the context of "real-world" situations that you will encounter on a regular basis in dental hygiene practice. The book is divided into three sections: ethics, law, and simulations and applications. The latter section contains 25 case studies with accompanying discussion and thought questions, along with testlets that mirror the style of the newly revised National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and suggested activities. Appendixes include the recently revised American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) respective codes of ethics, making this the most up-to-date ethics book for dental hygiene currently on the market. With this expert guidance, you’ll be prepared to take the NBDHE and address ethical dilemmas in everyday practice. Real-world relevance of concepts helps you apply knowledge to everyday situations. Contributors are renowned leaders in dental hygiene education. Learning Outcomes and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter provide a detailed list of the concepts to master. A new chapter, “Social Responsibility and Justice, covers timely issues such as access to care and disparities in oral health care. More case studies – 25 total – cover a wide range of situations. The latest information on HIPAA policies is discussed, and the newly revised ADA and ADHA codes of ethics are printed in their entirety.

Be prepared to take your national board with this full-length simulation of the NBDH exam. This bestselling resource now reflects the new case-based format of the national exam along with content that covers new guidelines, especially in the areas of infection control and pharmacology. As you prepare and practice for your exam, you will find multiple ways to study with over 60 clinical case studies, and 1,500 plus questions. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included. - Simple, clean layout provides an "all-in-one" package with an outline format and review questions and answers in every chapter. - Clear and accurate illustrations, including many new and photos and line drawings provide additional visual learning. - New NBDHE Case Study Format in the form of "testlets simulate the NBDH exam testing conditions. - Bound-in CD-ROM includes a full, simulated exam with 350 questions, key terms, color images, crossword puzzles, word finds, and more. - CD-ROM includes PowerPoint slides with mnemonic devices and references from the text to reinforce key information. - Updated coverage in infection control and pharmacology follows the latest CDC guidelines and outlines dental considerations for newer drugs. - Expanded use of tables and flow-charts make the content easier to digest, and flow-charts assist in clinical decision-making.

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