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For Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and
Practice 6th Edition By, Jennifer A Pieren //Latest
Edition 2025/2026-Well covered.
,Table Of Content
Section I: Conceptual Foundations
1. The Dental Hygiene Profession
2. Dental Hygiene Metaparadigm Concepts and Conceptual Models Applied to Practice
3. Evidenced-Based Decision Making
4. Community Health
5. Sustainable Health Behavior Change
6. Cultural Competency in Healthcare
7. Legal and Ethical Decision Making
8. Professional E-Portfolios
Section II: Preparation for the Appointment
9. Dental Hygiene Patient Care Settings
10. Infection Prevention and Control
11. Preventing and Managing Medical Emergencies
12. Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Section III: Assessments
13. Personal, Dental, and Medical Histories
14. Vital Signs
15. Pharmacologic History
16. Assessment of Head and Neck Examination
17. Hard Tissue Assessment and Dental Charting
18. Assessment of Dental Deposits and Stain
19. Dental Caries Management by Risk Assessment
20. Periodontal Assessment and Charting
21. Oral-Systemic Health Connection
Section IV: Critical Thinking in Dental Hygiene Practice
22. Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
23. Dental Hygiene Care Plan, Evaluation, and Documentation
Section V: Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation
24. Toothbrushing
25. Interdental and Supplemental Oral Self-Care Devices
26. Dentifrices
27. Antimicrobial Agents for Control of Periodontal Disease
28. Hand-Activated Instrumentation
29. Ultrasonic Instrumentation
30. Root Morphology and Instrumentation Implications
31. Dental Implants and Peri-Implant Care
32. Tooth Polishing and Whitening
33. Decision Making Related to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
,34. Acute Gingival and Periodontal Conditions
35. Pit and Fissure Sealants
36. Nutritional Counseling
37. Tobacco Cessation
38. Impressions for Study Casts and Custom-Made Oral Appliances
39. Restorative Therapy
40. Orthodontic Care
41. Fixed and Removable Dental Prostheses
Section VI: Pain and Anxiety Control
42. Dentinal Hypersensitivity
43. Local Anesthesia
44. Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation
Section VII: Life Stages and Populations
45. Children and Adolescents
46. Pregnancy and Oral Health
47. The Older Adult
Section VIII: Dental Hygiene Care for the Medically Compromised
48. Cardiovascular Disease
49. Diabetes
50. Cancer
51. HIV and Oral Health
52. Palliative Oral Care
53. Autoimmune Diseases
54. Organ Transplantation and Renal Disease
55. Respiratory Diseases
56. Substance Use Disorders
57. Eating Disorders
58. Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence
Section IX: Dental Hygiene Care for Disabilities and Special Needs
59. Disability and Healthcare
60. Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged
61. Orofacial Clefts
62. Neurological Disabilities
Section X: Professional Development and Practice Management
63. Professional Development and Job Searching
64. Practice Management
65. Telehealth — NEW!
66. Mental Health and Self-Care — NEW!
, Chapter 01: The Dental Hygiene Profession
Multiple Choice
1. What Is The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene?
A. The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures
B. Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse
Twice A Day, Morning And Night
C. The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare, Including The Management Of Behavior To
Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health
D. The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients
ANSWER: C
The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures. This Answer Is Wrong Because The
Discipline Of Dental Hygiene Covers Much More Information Than The Study Of Teeth And
Supporting Structures. Dental Hygiene Focuses On The Preventive Measures That The Teeth
And Supporting Structures Must Receive, In Addition To Other Oral Healthcare Steps That Must
Be Taken To Promote One’s Health.
Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse Twice A
Day, Morning And Night. This Answer Is Wrong Because This Statement Describes Only One
Procedure Within The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene. Dental Hygiene Is A Much Larger And
General Field Of Study Than This Simple Preventive Action.
The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare Including The Management Of Behavior To Prevent
Oral Disease And Promote Health. This Answer Is Correct Because This Is The Direct Definition
Of Dental Hygiene. The Definition Can Be Broken Down Into Smaller, Specified Divisions To
Further Develop The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene.
The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients. This Answer Is Wrong
Because Dental Hygienists Play Many Interrelated Roles, Such As Clinician, Educator,
Administrator Or Manager, Advocate, And Researcher. Although Each Of These Roles Is Created
To Assist In Dental Hygiene, The Discipline Is Not Centered On The Actions And Procedures Of
The Dental Hygienist.
REFERENCE: What Is Dental Hygiene? | 1
For Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and
Practice 6th Edition By, Jennifer A Pieren //Latest
Edition 2025/2026-Well covered.
,Table Of Content
Section I: Conceptual Foundations
1. The Dental Hygiene Profession
2. Dental Hygiene Metaparadigm Concepts and Conceptual Models Applied to Practice
3. Evidenced-Based Decision Making
4. Community Health
5. Sustainable Health Behavior Change
6. Cultural Competency in Healthcare
7. Legal and Ethical Decision Making
8. Professional E-Portfolios
Section II: Preparation for the Appointment
9. Dental Hygiene Patient Care Settings
10. Infection Prevention and Control
11. Preventing and Managing Medical Emergencies
12. Ergonomics and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Section III: Assessments
13. Personal, Dental, and Medical Histories
14. Vital Signs
15. Pharmacologic History
16. Assessment of Head and Neck Examination
17. Hard Tissue Assessment and Dental Charting
18. Assessment of Dental Deposits and Stain
19. Dental Caries Management by Risk Assessment
20. Periodontal Assessment and Charting
21. Oral-Systemic Health Connection
Section IV: Critical Thinking in Dental Hygiene Practice
22. Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
23. Dental Hygiene Care Plan, Evaluation, and Documentation
Section V: Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation
24. Toothbrushing
25. Interdental and Supplemental Oral Self-Care Devices
26. Dentifrices
27. Antimicrobial Agents for Control of Periodontal Disease
28. Hand-Activated Instrumentation
29. Ultrasonic Instrumentation
30. Root Morphology and Instrumentation Implications
31. Dental Implants and Peri-Implant Care
32. Tooth Polishing and Whitening
33. Decision Making Related to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
,34. Acute Gingival and Periodontal Conditions
35. Pit and Fissure Sealants
36. Nutritional Counseling
37. Tobacco Cessation
38. Impressions for Study Casts and Custom-Made Oral Appliances
39. Restorative Therapy
40. Orthodontic Care
41. Fixed and Removable Dental Prostheses
Section VI: Pain and Anxiety Control
42. Dentinal Hypersensitivity
43. Local Anesthesia
44. Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation
Section VII: Life Stages and Populations
45. Children and Adolescents
46. Pregnancy and Oral Health
47. The Older Adult
Section VIII: Dental Hygiene Care for the Medically Compromised
48. Cardiovascular Disease
49. Diabetes
50. Cancer
51. HIV and Oral Health
52. Palliative Oral Care
53. Autoimmune Diseases
54. Organ Transplantation and Renal Disease
55. Respiratory Diseases
56. Substance Use Disorders
57. Eating Disorders
58. Child Abuse and Neglect and Family Violence
Section IX: Dental Hygiene Care for Disabilities and Special Needs
59. Disability and Healthcare
60. Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged
61. Orofacial Clefts
62. Neurological Disabilities
Section X: Professional Development and Practice Management
63. Professional Development and Job Searching
64. Practice Management
65. Telehealth — NEW!
66. Mental Health and Self-Care — NEW!
, Chapter 01: The Dental Hygiene Profession
Multiple Choice
1. What Is The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene?
A. The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures
B. Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse
Twice A Day, Morning And Night
C. The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare, Including The Management Of Behavior To
Prevent Oral Disease And Promote Health
D. The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients
ANSWER: C
The Study Of Teeth And Their Supporting Structures. This Answer Is Wrong Because The
Discipline Of Dental Hygiene Covers Much More Information Than The Study Of Teeth And
Supporting Structures. Dental Hygiene Focuses On The Preventive Measures That The Teeth
And Supporting Structures Must Receive, In Addition To Other Oral Healthcare Steps That Must
Be Taken To Promote One’s Health.
Brushing And Flossing One’s Teeth And Rinsing With An Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse Twice A
Day, Morning And Night. This Answer Is Wrong Because This Statement Describes Only One
Procedure Within The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene. Dental Hygiene Is A Much Larger And
General Field Of Study Than This Simple Preventive Action.
The Study Of Preventive Oral Healthcare Including The Management Of Behavior To Prevent
Oral Disease And Promote Health. This Answer Is Correct Because This Is The Direct Definition
Of Dental Hygiene. The Definition Can Be Broken Down Into Smaller, Specified Divisions To
Further Develop The Discipline Of Dental Hygiene.
The Study Of Those Procedures That Dental Hygienists Provide To Clients. This Answer Is Wrong
Because Dental Hygienists Play Many Interrelated Roles, Such As Clinician, Educator,
Administrator Or Manager, Advocate, And Researcher. Although Each Of These Roles Is Created
To Assist In Dental Hygiene, The Discipline Is Not Centered On The Actions And Procedures Of
The Dental Hygienist.
REFERENCE: What Is Dental Hygiene? | 1
