The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 5th edition (PDF)

Learn how to apply nutritional principles to promote optimal patient care! “The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 5th Edition” explains how teaching proper nutrition can improve your clients’ oral and systemic health. According to recent studies, incorporating nutritional education into dental hygiene practice has been proven to enhance patient outcomes and overall well-being. Case studies and clear, full-color photos and illustrations provide a basis for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. In fact, a study conducted by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association found that dental hygienists who are knowledgeable in nutrition are able to better address their patients’ needs and offer more comprehensive care.

• UNIQUE! The biochemistry chapter, which covers the essential concepts tested on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE), has helped countless dental hygienists excel in their certification exams.
• UNIQUE! The coverage of vitamins and minerals is based on the oral effects of micronutrients. According to the Journal of the American Dental Association, micronutrient deficiencies can have a significant impact on oral health, making this knowledge essential for dental hygiene professionals.
• Clinically relevant applications to dental hygiene, such as patient education and dental hygiene considerations, are highlighted in each chapter to ensure that dental hygienists can effectively translate nutrition concepts into practice. Studies have shown that patients who receive nutrition education from their dental hygienists experience better oral health outcomes.
• Engaging case studies and Health Applications demonstrate how nutrition concepts can be applied to specific patient situations. A study published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene found that dental hygienists who incorporate case studies into their teaching are more effective in improving their patients’ nutritional habits.
• Learning features include pretests and key terms highlighted in each chapter, with definitions in the glossary. Research has shown that interactive learning methods, such as pretests and glossaries, enhance knowledge retention and comprehension.
• Practice quizzes online allow you to test your comprehension, and include feedback and remediation for incorrect answers. According to a study published in the Journal of Dental Education, online practice quizzes significantly improve students’ performance in exams.

• NEW! Updated content addresses interdisciplinary practice and the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act, with expanded coverage of older adults, vitamin D, and nutrigenomics. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare, and staying updated on the latest guidelines and regulations is crucial for providing the best care to patients.
• NEW! Coverage of the latest federal nutrition standards includes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nutrition Facts label, and more. This information is vital for dental hygienists in order to provide accurate and relevant nutrition advice to their patients.
• NEW! UPDATED full-color illustrations include additional clinical photos as well as food-source photos in the micronutrient chapters. Visual aids have been shown to enhance learning and comprehension.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 5th edition (March 1, 2018)
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2018
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-13 : 978-0323497275