General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist

This updated 3rd Edition of General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist provides the information students need to develop an understanding of basic pathology and recognize the clinical manifestations of oral and systemic disease. In accordance with ADEA Curriculum Guidelines, which stress the recognition of oral disease based on clinical signs and symptoms, the oral pathology section is uniquely organized by distinct clinical/radiographic features of oral lesions to help students evaluate and categorize lesions according to appearance, emphasizing the concept of differential diagnosis. This edition features new "Oral Medicine Considerations" that highlight the relationship between oral and systemic disease, a stunning collection of art work with over 600 images, and a wide range of online resources, such as case studies and practice questions, that reinforce student learning. *NEW! Emphasis on Oral Medicine. Information regarding oral medicine considerations is highlighted throughout the text, acknowledging the current emphasis on the relationship between systemic disease and oral health and aligning with ADEA Curriculum Guidelines recommending the inclusion of oral medicine in the dental hygiene curriculum. *NEW! Board exam-style questions have been added for each chapter, enhancing end-of-chapter content. *NEW! An online, searchable Clinical Protocols eBooklet that features nearly 30 protocols written by experts in the field covers topics ranging from "Performing a Cytology Smear" to "Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Change" provides quick access to patient management information essential for practicing and student hygienists. *NEW! A searchable and printable Condition SummaryeBooklet provides quick access to the most important information about the conditions discussed in each chapter, acting as both a resource and a study reference. *Case studies (two per chapter) present a patient example, ask students to assume the role of the hygienist, and now