Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 4th edition (EPUB)

By Demetra D. Logothetis RDH MS
Learn the safe use of local anesthesia with the only book written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 4th Edition, provides complete guidance for topics in neurophysiology, pharmacology, local anesthetic agents, preanesthetic assessment, and drug dosing. In addition, detailed information on armamentarium and local anesthetic techniques will help you learn the procedures before you work with actual patients. Detailed drawings showing dental anatomy and full-color photos illustrate specific injection techniques; case studies let you apply your knowledge to clinical practice. The Evolve companion website prepares you for success on board exams with practice questions and a mock licensure exam. Writing in a warm, humanistic style, dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis will ease any fears you may have in working with local and topical anesthetics.

Clear, approachable writing style 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
More than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations show techniques, procedures, and instruments
Procedures boxes provide illustrated, step-by-step instructions for performing specific procedures
Case studies make it easier to apply concepts to the clinical setting and to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Review questions at the end of each chapter and on the Evolve companion website provide opportunities to assess understanding
Dental Hygiene Considerations boxes summarize key points and tips for optimal care

UPDATED dosages, relative and absolute contraindications, properties, and risk management for local anesthetics correspond with current guidelines
NEW and UPDATED figures for mandibular anesthesia, armamentarium, and local anesthesia for children and adolescents visually reinforce key concepts
UPDATED nitrous oxide chapter aligns with the latest recommendations

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 7, 2026
Edition ‏ : ‎ 4th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 044324894X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443248948