Topping the market in currency, this comprehensive review guide reflects the most recent changes made by the American Dental Association Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations - particularly the new emphasis on case studies - and offers future professionals in the dental hygiene field a definitive edge in their preparations to take the National Board Examination.

Features:

• Updated references and case studies—Similar to those currently being utilized for the National Board Examination.
  • Helps prepare students with practice similar to the actual exams.
• Study guide format throughout—With a focus on the review rather than the re-teaching of material.
  • Helps students focus on the most important information for exams and certification review.
• Chapters dedicated to specific subject areas—Each with an introduction and a review of the subject matter, followed by review questions and answers, and suggested references. Case studies are placed at the end of the book.
  • Allows students to evaluate strengths and weaknesses in specific subject areas.
• Comprehension is visually reinforced—With photographs, radiographs, and illustrations, plus offers a complete index and appendices for reference.
  • Provides real-life applications and makes the text user-friendly.

Jacqueline N. Brian has been recognized for professional excellence with honors that include Indiana University Dental Hygiene Association's "Outstanding Dental Hygienist in Community Service" award. She has 32 years experience as a dental hygiene practitioner and 28 as an instructor. She developed and directed Indiana University's dental hygiene program and is extensively involved with state and local professional organizations.

Mary Danusis Cooper has been an instructor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne since 1979. She remains active in clinical practice as a volunteer at Matthew 25 Health/Dental Clinic-a clinic for the indigent in Fort Wayne. As a tenured Full Professor, her responsibilities include teaching Preventive Dentistry, Nutrition, Oral Anatomy/Histology, Medical Emergencies, Clinic Seminar, and Senior Hygiene Seminar.