Based on the American Dental Education Association Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene, this text comprehensively addresses the roles and responsibilities of the dental hygienist in public health. Coverage includes the full range of concepts, issues, and methods used in practice, as well as factors affecting the oral health of various patient populations and development of public policy in response to a population's needs. Noted experts in public health dentistry discuss epidemiology, biostatistics, ethics, health promotion, and education. The final chapter contains board review questions to help readers prepare for certification. More Reviews and Recommendations

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