Dental Materials

<p>Stay up to date with the uses, properties, and handling of dental materials! With just the right level and scope of content,<b> Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, 4<SUP>th</SUP> Edition</b>, emphasizes how knowledge of dental materials fits into day-to-day clinical practice. This hands-on resource features clinically focused content supplemented liberally with high-quality photographs, case applications, clinical tips and warnings, and step-by-step procedures, as well as practice opportunities on a companion website. A focus on application and strong art program with additional modern illustrations make this often-difficult subject matter approachable and relevant for today’s dental team members. </p><ul><b> <li>A focus on clinical application</b> — content presentation, tips and precautions, and case scenarios. </li> <li><b>Art program with nearly 600 images</b>, including a mixture of full-color conceptual renderings and clinical photographs. </li> <li><b>Step-by-step procedures</b> with artwork and icons.</li> <li><b>Practice opportunities for classroom and board exam prep </b>include<b> </b>chapter review questions and discussion topics<i> </i>and practice quizzes on Evolve. </li> <li><b>Vocabulary practice</b> — key terms called out in chapter and defined in glossary. </li> <li><b>Robust student practice opportunities</b> such as competency skill worksheets, and <b>educator support materials</b>.</li> <li><b>An Evolve companion website</b> with student practice opportunities and educator support materials.</li> <li><b>Full-color presentation</b> shows dental materials being used and applied.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW! Additional application criteria listings</b> support optimal decision making.</li> <li><b>NEW! Additional modern illustrations</b> enhance comprehension of complex biomaterials concepts. </li> <li><b>NEW! Evidence-based content</b> on dynamic areas such as esthetics, ceramics, implants, and impressions.</li> <li><b>IMPROVED! Test Bank with cognitive leveling</b> based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and mapping to National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) blueprint.</li></ul>