{"product_id":"9780323430494","title":"Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist - E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrepare for practice with the only book on local anesthesia written specifically for dental hygienists!\u003cb\u003e Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 2nd Edition, \u003c\/b\u003eprovides\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ecomplete instructions for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia. Written by noted dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis, the first edition won a 2012 PROSE Honorable Mention award. This edition adds a new chapter on children and adolescent patients, plus new coverage of anesthetic agents and advanced techniques. With colorful and detailed illustrations showing dental anatomy and hundreds of clinical photos of injection techniques, as well as discussions of the Human Needs Paradigm to promote patient-centered care, this reference prepares you for success on board exams and confidence in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eClear, approachable writing style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e makes it easier to learn proper techniques and gain confidence, acknowledging not only the patient’s fear of injection but also the fears of the inexperienced clinician. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn outstanding art program \u003c\/b\u003efeatures more than\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e500 full-color photographs and illustrations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTechnique and Procedures \u003c\/i\u003eboxes\u003c\/b\u003e provide illustrated, step-by-step instructions for performing specific procedures, including indications, contraindications, nerves and teeth affected, operator and patient positioning, insertion point, penetration, amount of anesthetic, and working time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor-coded\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eanesthesia boxes\u003c\/b\u003e match the color scheme developed and used by the ADA (American Dental Association) and help in choosing the best agent for the type of anesthesia required, providing images, selection tips, precautions, and maximum dosing information. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReview questions\u003c\/b\u003e at the end of each chapter provide the opportunity to assess your understanding, and the Evolve companion website provides a 55-question mock examination and chapter practice quizzes. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase studies\u003c\/b\u003e make it easier to apply concepts to the clinical setting and to develop problem-solving skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDental Hygiene Considerations\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e summarize key points and tips for optimal care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey terms\u003c\/b\u003e are highlighted within the text and defined in the glossary. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearning objectives\u003c\/b\u003e begin each chapter and set goals for what you will accomplish; they also help you study for examinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA focus on the Human Needs Theory\u003c\/b\u003e relates the administration of local anesthesia and dental hygiene care to the eight human needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSummary tables and boxes\u003c\/b\u003e help you review and study concepts, procedures, and techniques. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert author Demetra Logothetis\u003c\/b\u003e is a dental hygiene educator with 20 years of experience teaching local anesthesia and pain control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnd-of-chapter resources \u003c\/b\u003einclude lists of current, evidence-based literature for further research or study.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121033494768,"sku":"9780323430494","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323430494_p0.jpg?v=1763682953","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323430494","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}