Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene (inbunden, eng)

**2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner**
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries**

Darby & Walsh Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 6th Edition offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework and clinical and professional practiceNo other dental hygiene foundational text incorporates clinical competencies, theory, and evidence-based practice in such an approachable way. All discussions - from foundational concepts to diagnosis to pain management - are presented within the context of a unique person-centered model that takes the entire person into consideration.

A veritable who’s-who of dental hygiene educators, practitioners, and researchers cite the latest studies throughout the text to provide a framework to help you in your decision-making and problem-solving. New to this edition is an increased focus on new and emerging technologies, enhanced coverage of infection control in the time of COVID-19, and new chapters on telehealth and teledentistry and mental health and self-care.

• Focus on research and evidence-based practice offers insights from expert chapter authors (educators, practitioners, and researchers) from across the United States and beyond
• Expansive art program features modern illustrations and updated clinical photos to visually reinforce key concepts
• Step-by-step procedure boxes highlight key points with accompanying illustrations, clinical photos, and rationales; online procedure videos are included with new text purchase
• Human Needs Conceptual Model/Oral Health Related Quality of Life frameworks, in which all discussions are presented within the context of a person-centered care model, take the entire person into consideration
• Learning aids in each chapter include professional development opportunities; learning competencies; patient education tips; critical thinking scenarios; and discussions of legal, ethical, and safety issues, which help your practical application and problem-solving skills and bring the profession to life

• NEW! Increased focus on new and emerging technologies keeps you up to date with the latest advances in the field
• NEW! Telehealth chapter explains how to practice telehealth and teledentistry in nontraditional and community-based settings
• NEW! Mental Health and Self-Care chapter provides timely content on safeguarding mental health and wellness for the practitioner and the patient
• UPDATED! Enhanced coverage of infection control prepares you to practice as a dental hygienist in the time of COVID-19 and potential future pandemic events
• UPDATED! Coverage of Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA^®) for integrating into the dental hygiene process of care
• EXPANDED! Further integration of the current American Academy of Periodontology periodontal classifications throughout the text
• Integration of theory throughout the book includes content on how to incorporate the use of theory in practice