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**Selected for Doodys Core Titles 2024 in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries** 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.Case studies and clear, fullcolor photos and illustrations provide a basis for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. In addition, a solid foundation in nutrition prepares you for the subjects increased emphasis on the NBDHE examination. Written by an interdisciplinary author team with expertise in nutrition and dental hygiene, this book was the first nutritional guide designed specifically for dental hygienists! UNIQUE! Biochemistry chapter covers the essential concepts tested on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE). UNIQUE! Coverage of vitamins and minerals is based on the oral effects of micronutrients. Clinically relevant applications to dental hygiene include a focus on patient education and dental hygiene considerations in each chapter. Case studies and Health Applicationsdemonstrate how nutrition concepts can be applied to specific patient situations. Learning features include pretests and key terms highlighted in each chapter, with definitions in the glossary. Practice quizzes online allow you to test your comprehension, and include feedback and remediation for incorrect answers. NEW! Updated content addresses interdisciplinary practice and the FDAs Food Safety Modernization Act, with expanded coverage of older adults, vitamin D, and nutrigenomics. NEW! Coverage of the latest federal nutrition standards includes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nutrition Facts label, and more. NEW! UPDATED fullcolor illustrations include additional clinical photos as well as foodsource photos in the micronutrient chapters.
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- Q: What is the focus of 'The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care'? A: This book emphasizes the application of nutritional principles to enhance patient care in dental hygiene, covering topics that improve both oral and systemic health.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Cynthia A. Stegeman, who holds credentials as RDH, EdD, RDN, LD, CDE, and FAND.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care contains a total of 464 pages.
- Q: What edition is currently available? A: The currently available edition is the 5th edition, published on March 2, 2018.
- Q: What are some unique features of this book? A: Unique features include a dedicated chapter on biochemistry, case studies, and clinically relevant applications of nutrition, as well as updated content on the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act.
- Q: Is there online support available for this book? A: Yes, the book includes practice quizzes online for testing comprehension, along with feedback and remediation for incorrect answers.
- Q: What type of illustrations does the book contain? A: The book features updated full-color illustrations, including clinical photos and food-source images in the micronutrient chapters.
- Q: Can this book help with NBDHE exam preparation? A: Yes, it provides a solid foundation in nutrition, addressing essential concepts that are tested on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).
- Q: What is the book's condition? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring it is ready for use upon purchase.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and professionals in dental hygiene? A: Yes, it is designed specifically for dental hygienists and is suitable for both students and practicing professionals.