Clinical Textbook of Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Description

Fully revised and updated to reflect changes in clinical practice, legislation and regulation, this groundbreaking textbook intertwines the subjects of dental hygiene and dental therapy to provide a comprehensive resource for students of these courses, as well as those studying new degree programmes in oral health science. The Clinical Textbook of Dental Hygiene and Therapy is designed as a dedicated companion text for these disciplines and should enable students to streamline their primary reading. Following course developments and an expansion in the remits of both hygienists and therapists, this book is written not only for students, but also as a revision aid for those already in practice. Interactive questions on a companion website allow the reader to test their knowledge and understanding.

The opening section of the book is dedicated to relevant oral sciences: anatomy; histology; embryology; oral medicine and pathology. The clinical section contains fourteen chapters which provide coverage of the core syllabus for dental hygiene and therapy. The final section is dedicated to primary dental care services and law, ethics and professionalism.

Features

• Provides unique combined coverage of the subjects of dental hygiene and dental therapy
• Emphasises the clinical domain and reflects role expansion
• Highly illustrated in full colour throughout
• Includes expert contributions from dental hygienists, therapists, and dentists
• Dedicated companion website at www.wiley.com/go/noble/dentalhygiene

Table of Contents

• Author biographies
• Preface
• Acknowledgements

Section 1 Core Basic Science

• 1. Oral embryology, histology and anatomy
  Sheila Phillips
• Introduction
• Oral embryology
• Early tooth development
• Development of the dental tissues
• Histology of oral tissues
• Histology of dental tissues
• Oral anatomy
• Anatomy of the oral cavity
• Tooth morphology

• 2. General pathology
  Henk S. Brand and Arjan Vissink
• Introduction
• Inflammation and immunity
• Wound healing
• Hyperplasia, hypertrophy and atrophy
• Neoplasia
• Haemostasis
• Atherosclerosis
• Cardiac disease
• Hypertension

• 3. Oral medicine and pathology
  Paula Farthing
• Introduction
• Viral infections
• Oral ulceration
• White patches and premalignant lesions of the oral mucosa
• Oral cancer
• Soft tissue swellings of the oral mucosa
• Cysts of the jaws
• Conditions of the salivary glands
• Oral manifestations of systemic disease
• Common causes of facial pain
• Disorders of the temporomandibular joint
• Developmental tooth anomalies
• Tooth wear

• 4. Dental caries and pulpitis
  Avijit Banerjee and Naveen Karir
• Introduction
• Aetiology and microbiology of dental caries in relation to dental plaque
• The epidemiology of caries
• Features of enamel, dentine and root caries
• Diagnostic methods for dental caries
• Non-surgical management of dental caries
• Surgical management of dental caries
• The histopathology of pulpitis
• Abscess formation

Section 2 Clinical

• 5. The periodontium, tooth deposits and periodontal diseases
  Philip R. Greene and Maggie Jackson
• Introduction
• The normal periodontium
• The classification of periodontal disease
• Chronic gingivitis
• Chronic periodontitis
• Aggressive periodontitis
• Histopathology of periodontal diseases
• Gingival recession
• Acute periodontal conditions
• Microbiological aspects of periodontal disease
• Principles of periodontal examination
• Treatment of chronic periodontitis
• Conclusion

• 6. Oral health education and promotion
  Jane M. Pratt
• Introduction
• Meaning of health
• Defining health education and health promotion
• Promotion of oral health
• Considerations while planning health education and health promotion
• Planning a teaching session
• Oral health promotion/education examples
• Conclusion

• 7. Diet and nutrition
  Suzanne L. Noble
• Introduction
• The relationship between diet and disease
• The current national dietary recommendations
• Dietary requirements of groups with special needs
• The effect of ethnicity and culture on nutrition
• Dietary needs in specific states of disease
• The principles behind the dietary control of dental caries
• Classification of sugars in relation to dental caries
• Alternative sweeteners
• The relationship between diet and erosion
• The relationship of diet to periodontal diseases
• The role of the dental hygienist/therapist in dietary advice and counselling

• 8. Microbiology and infection prevention and control
  Mary J. O’Donnell, Denise MacCarthy and David C. Coleman
• Introduction
• Requirement for a formal infection prevention and control policy
• Microorganisms
• Immunisation
• Standard precautions
• Hand hygiene
• Aseptic techniques
• Protective clothing
• Processing and handling of dental instruments
• Surgery design
• General surface cleaning and disinfection
• Waste management
• The dental chair unit as a vehicle for cross-contamination and cross-infection
• The dental laboratory
• Diagnostic specimens

• 9. Materials in restorative dentistry
  Paul Franklin and Paul Brunton
• Introduction
• Amalgam
• Resin composite
• Glass ionomer cements
• Cermets
• Compomers
• Materials for the protection of fissures
• Adhesion to tooth substance
• Pulp protection regimes
• Temporary dressing materials
• Impression materials
• Key points

• 10. Pharmacology and pain control
  Margaret Kellett
• Introduction
• Prescribing regulations and the use of the BNF
• The use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in dentistry
• The use of analgesics in dentistry
• The relevance of other drugs that may affect oral health and dental treatment
• Local analgesic agents
• Techniques for local analgesia
• Difficulties, complications and emergencies that can be associated with local analgesia
• Equipment used in dental local analgesia
• Conclusions

• 11. Preventive dentistry
  Sarah Murray and Baldeesh Chana
• Introduction
• Definitions of prevention
• Prevention of periodontal disease
• Prevention of caries
• Fluoride
• Fissure sealants
• Life-long prevention
• Prevention for persons with special needs
• Prevention and implantology
• Oral cancer screening
• Alcohol abuse
• Smoking cessation
• Smoking habits
• Illegal drug abuse
• The primary health care team

• 12. Paediatric dentistry
  Sharon M.G. Lee and George T.R. Lee
• Introduction
• Dental development
• Tooth notation
• Tooth eruption
• Morphological differences between primary and permanent teeth
• Disruption in the number of teeth
• Disruption of tooth form
• Abnormalities of tooth structure
• Dental caries
• Tooth wear in children
• Treatment of dental caries in the primary dentition
• Soft tissue problems in children
• Anxiety and pain control
• Trauma in children

• 13. Adult restorative dentistry
  Ann C. Shearer
• Introduction: the importance of the treatment plan
• Charting the adult dentition
• Classification of cavities
• Preparation of cavities
• Pulp protection
• Moisture control
• Direct restoratives: clinical properties, handling and placement
• Polishing and finishing restorations
• Replacing and repairing restorations
• Temporary restorative materials and their placement
• Temporary crowns
• The clinical aspects of taking impressions
• The management of discoloured teeth
• The management of tooth wear
• Management of trauma
• The principles of advanced restorative care
• Care of instruments and handpieces
• The ergonomic environment
• Management of anxiety

• 14. Exodontia
  Hazel J. Fraser
• Introduction
• Indications for tooth extraction
• Contraindications for tooth extraction
• Relevant anatomical structures
• Preparation of the patient
• Obtaining local analgesia
• Clinical assessment
• Extraction instruments
• Extraction technique
• Postoperative care
• Complications of exodontia

• 15. Gerodontology
  Fiona Sandom
• Introduction
• Physiological age changes
• Pathological change
• Nutritional disturbance
• The dentate elderly
• Domiciliary care
• Treatment of the terminally ill

• 16. Medical emergencies and their management
  Lesley Longman and Colette Balmer
• Introduction
• Management considerations
• The role of the hygienist/therapist
• Avoidance of a medical emergency
• Assessment of the sick patient using the ‘ABCDE’ approach
• Medical emergencies
• Patient discharge
• Conclusion

• 17. Health and safety at work
  Hilary R. Samways
• Introduction
• Working environment
• Materials
• Equipment
• First aid
• Waste disposal
• Accident book
• Fire prevention
• Radiation protection
• Personal protection
• Clinical governance
• Risk assessment

• 18. Complementary and alternative medicine
  Philip Wander
• Introduction
• Acupuncture
• Herbalism
• Aromatherapy
• Chiropractic
• Osteopathy
• Hypnosis
• Homeopathy
• Biological medicine for the twenty-first century

Section 3 Non-clinical

• 19. Primary care services
  Sara Holmes and Leanna Wynne
• Introduction
• The framework of UK primary dental care service provision
• The provision of NHS dental services
• The primary dental care team
• The public health agenda and an introduction to epidemiology
• Summary

• 20. Law, ethics and professionalism
  Hew Matthewson
• Introduction
• Regulation of dental practice
• Professional duties and obligations towards patients
• Patient consent to treatment
• Relationships with professional colleagues
• Relationships with the public
• Clinical governance
• Employment law
• Sources of advice

Companion Website

This book is accompanied by a website:
www.wiley.com/go/noble/dentalhygiene

The website includes:

• Multiple Choice Questions
• Figures from the book

Author Information

Suzanne L. Noble BDS, MFGDP, MDentSci, is Director of the Birmingham School of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, The University of Birmingham