Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental HygienistThis concise teaching tool on community oral health practice focuses exclusively on the role of the dental hygienist in community dental health and presents the essential information taught in dental hygiene curriculums. Students will gain the competency, skills, and knowledge they need to pass the Community section of the National Boards, while the enthusiastic, informative style of the text enlightens them about the fulfilling and exciting career choices available in community dental health. |
Contents
Peoples Health | 1 |
Careers in Public Health for the Dental Hygienist | 15 |
Assessment in the Community | 41 |
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Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist: Pageburst Retail Kathy Voigt Geurink No preview available - 2011 |
Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist Kathy Voigt Geurink No preview available - 2011 |
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