Master the dental hygienist exam
By: [editor, Mark D. Snider]
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2011
Language: eng
Number of pages: 411
ISBN-13: 9780768933093
Subjects: Examinations; Study guides; Vocational guidance; Licenses; Dental hygienists; Examinations, questions; Dental hygiene
Other titles: Dental hygienist exam
Description: Overview:  Peterson's Master the Dental Hygienist Exam is a comprehensive guide that offers essential test-prep and review material to those seeking to advance their dental hygienist careers.  Readers will find the information they need to know about what dental hygienists do, the steps to becoming a dental hygienist, and preparation and practice on the two component questions of the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE).
Table of contents: title: Before You Begin:; title: How this book is organized; title: Special study features; title: Special advertising section; title: You are well on your way to success; title: Find us on Facebook; title: Give us your feedback; title: Part 1:  Career As A Dental Hygienist:; title: What Is A Dental Hygienist?:; title: Where dental hygienist work; title: Educational requirements; title: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE); title: Clinical examinations; title: Salary and benefits; title: Employment outlook; title: Credentials; title: American Dental Hygienists' Association (ASHA); title: Advancement opportunities; title: Summing it up; title: Becoming A Dental Hygienist:; title: Step 1:  Complete an accredited dental hygienist program; title: Step 2:  Register for the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE); title: Step 3:  Prepare for the exam; title: Step 4:  Take the exam; title: Step 5:  Apply for your dental hygienist's license; title: Step 6:  Apply for jobs; title: Step 7:  Receive a job offer; title: Step 8:  Explore opportunities for advancement; title: Summing it up; title: Types Of questions On The NBDHE:; title: Question formats in component A of the NBDHE; title: Question formats in component B of the NBDHE; title: Summing it up; title: Part 2:  Diagnosing Strengths And Weaknesses:; title: Practice Test 1:  Diagnostic:; title: Component A; title: Component B; title: Answer key and explanations; title: Part 3:  NBDHE Component A Questions:; title: Scientific Basis Questions:; title: Histology and embryology; title: Exercises:  Histology and embryology; title: Atomic sciences; title: Exercises:  Atomic sciences; title: Biochemistry and nutrition; title: Exercises:  Biochemistry and nutrition; title: Microbiology and immunology; title: Exercises:  Microbiology and immunology; title: General and oral pathology; title: Exercises:  General and oral pathology; title: Pharmacology; title: Exercises:  Pharmacology; title: Four tips for answering scientific basis questions; title: Practice questions; title: Answer key and explanations; title: Summing it up; title: Clinical Dental Hygiene Services Questions:; title: Assessing patient characteristics; title: Exercises:  Assessing patient characteristics; title: Obtaining and interpreting radiographs; title: Exercises:  Obtaining and interpreting radiographs; title: Planning and managing dental hygiene care; title: Handling medical emergencies; title: Exercises:  Handling medical emergencies; title: Educating patients; title: Exercises:  Educating patients; title: Controlling pain and anxiety; title: Exercises:  Controlling pain and anxiety; title: Performing periodontal procedures; title: Exercises:  Performing periodontal procedures; title: Using preventive agents; title: Exercises:  Using preventive agents; title: Providing supportive treatment services; title: Exercises:  Providing supportive treatment services; title: Understanding professional responsibilities; title: Exercises:  Understanding professional responsibilities; title: Five tips for answering clinical dental hygiene services questions; title: Practice questions; title: Answer key and explanations; title: Summing it up; title: Community Health And Research Questions:; title: Promoting health and preventing disease within groups; title: Exercises:  Promoting health and preventing disease within groups; title: Developing and participating in community programs; title: Exercises:  Developing and participating in community programs; title: Analyzing scientific literature, understanding statistical concepts, and applying research results; title: Exercises:  Analyzing scientific literature, understanding statistical concepts, and applying research results; title: Five tips for answering community health and research questions; title: Practice questions; title: Answer key and explanations; title: Summing it up; title: Part 4:  NBDHE Component B Questions:; title: Case-Based Questions:; title: Patient categories; title: Case components; title: Practice questions; title: Answer key and explanations; title: Summing it up; title: Part 5:  Two Practice Tests:; title: Practice Test 2:; title: Component A; title: Component B; title: Answer key and explanations; title: Practice Test 3:; title: Component A; title: Component B; title: Answer key and explanations; title: Appendixes:; title: Appendix A:  Other Careers In Dentistry:; title: Dentists; title: Orthodontists; title: Prosthodontists; title: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons; title: Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary/Assistants (EFDA); title: Dental Assistants And Certified Dental Assistants (CDA); title: Dental lab technicians; title: Appendix B:  Accredited Dental Education Programs By State:; title: Dental specialty certifying boards; title: Special Advertising Section:; title: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey; title: Thomas Jefferson University School of Population Health; title: Saint Louis University John Cook School of Business; title: St Mary's University Bill Greehey School of Business; title: Winston Preparatory Schools.