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Saunders
19 June 2023
Learn professional, practical ways to handle ethical and legal issues in dental practice! Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in ethical theory and laws relating to oral healthcare professionals, including ethical conduct and social responsibility. An ethical decision-making model helps you unpack and analyze ethical dilemmas, and case scenarios challenge you to apply concepts to the real world. Written by a team of experts led by educator Kristin Minihan-Anderson, this book helps Dental Hygiene students prepare for the NBDHE exam and also serves as an valuable reference for practitioners looking to continue their professional growth.

Dental hygiene-focused coverage highlights need-to-know concepts and information on ethics and law.

Logical organization of content includes separate sections on ethics, law, and simulations and applications of both, building a solid foundation for practical application.

Concepts with real-world relevance make it easier to apply your knowledge to everyday situations.

Six-step decision-making model provides a framework with which to tackle ethical situations.

Chapters on legal concepts include information on risk management and state dental practice legislation.

Key terms are defined in each chapter and in the glossary.

Key vocabulary helps you understand complex content.

NEW! Updated illustrations visually support key content.

NEW! Updated case studies include realistic scenarios, helping students explore a wide range of situations and practice making sound ethical and legal decisions.

NEW! Updated testlets use short clinical scenarios to help students develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving, and prepare for the case-based component of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).

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Imprint:   Saunders
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
Weight:   430g
ISBN:   9780323761192
ISBN 10:   0323761194
Pages:   208
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Replaced By:   9781455745463
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Section I - Ethics 1. Ethics and Professionalism 2. Ethical Theory and Philosophy 3. Ethical Principles and Values 4. Social Responsibility 5. Codes of Ethics Appendix 5-1: American Dental Hygienists' Association Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists 6. Ethical Decision Making in Dental Hygiene and Dentistry Section II - Law 7. Society and the State Dental Practice Act 8. Dental Hygienist-Patient Relationship 9. Dental Hygienist-Dentist-Employer Relationship 10. Risk Management Section III - Simulations and Applications Case Studies, Activities, and Testlets Appendix A: American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct Bibliography and Suggested Readings Glossary

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