By

Marcia Gladwin RDH, EdD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Periodontics, Division of Dental Hygiene, West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Morgantown, WV
Michael Bagby DDS, PhD, West Virginia University, School of Dentistry, Morgantown, WV

Book Description

This book is a comprehensive, yet user-friendly, and clinically focused text on materials for dental hygiene that logically presents the theoretical aspects of materials while also making the clinical application to best prepare students to handle materials. The text’s unique strength is its outline approach to presenting materials information. This outline approach, consistent with the format of Wilkins, is preferred by the market because it is clear, to the point, and concise.

Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials also incorporates useful chapter features, but no fluff, case studies, and skills checklists that can be used in the laboratory portion of the course.

New to This Edition

New! Entire book is now full color, making this visual topic more easily understood
Case Studies connect practice to real life
Skill Performance Evaluations enable students and faculty to assess their understanding
Concise, outline format makes it easy to find and understand the information presented
Key pedagodical features, includintg Chapter Objectives, Key Terms, and Chapter Summaries, create a seamless, supportive learning experience
Learning Activities provide ways for faculty to engage their students
Review Questions allow students to assess their learning
Supplemental Readings add depth and context to the information provided
Tips for the Clinician boxes help students prepare to practice
Precaution boxes call out key scenarios and information to watch while in the dental office