Skip to Content
End of the Year Sale - 25% off books & eBooksEnd of the Year Sale - 25% off books & eBooks

The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care, 6th Edition

Author :
By Lisa F. Mallonee, MPH, RDH, RD, LD, Linda Boyd, RDH, RD, EdD and Cynthia A. Stegeman, RDH, EdD, RDN, LD, CDE, FAND
PREVIOUS EDITION -ISBN : 9780323497275
Learn how to apply nutritional principles to promote optimal patient care! The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care, 6th Edition, explains how teaching proper nutrition can improve oral and systemic health. Case studies and clear, full-color ...view more
Learn how to apply nutritional principles to promote optimal patient care! The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care, 6th Edition, explains how teaching proper nutrition can improve oral and systemic health. Case studies and clear, full-color photos and illustrations provide a basis for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. In addition, a solid foundation in nutrition prepares you for the subject’s increased emphasis on the NBDHE examination.
ISBN :
9780323797009
Publication Date :
04-10-2024
Add to Cart
Learn how to apply nutritional principles to promote optimal patient care! The Dental Hygienist's Guide to Nutritional Care, 6th Edition, explains how teaching proper nutrition can improve oral and systemic health. Case studies and clear, full-color photos and illustrations provide a basis for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. In addition, a solid foundation in nutrition prepares you for the subject’s increased emphasis on the NBDHE examination.

Key Features
  • NEW! Incorporation of the latest federal nutrition standards and initiatives includes Healthy People 2030 and the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
  • Clinically relevant applications to dental hygiene include a focus on patient education and dental hygiene considerations.
  • Vitamin and mineral content is presented based on the oral effects of micronutrients.
  • Case studies and Health Applications in each chapter demonstrate how nutrition concepts can be applied to specific patient situations.
  • Robust practice opportunities allow you to test your comprehension and apply what you’ve learned.
  • Key terms are highlighted in each chapter and defined in the glossary.

Author Information
By Lisa F. Mallonee, MPH, RDH, RD, LD, Professor & Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Texas A&M University, College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas; Linda Boyd, RDH, RD, EdD, Professor & Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, MA and Cynthia A. Stegeman, RDH, EdD, RDN, LD, CDE, FAND, Scientific Relations Manager in Professional Oral Health at Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio