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Assistant Professor Lory Laughter, Periodontics, Department of Dental Hygiene, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor Gwendolyn Essex, College of Dental Medicine, California Northstate University, Elk Grove, California.Dr. Joy Void-Holmes is s a renowned leader with nearly 30 years of experience in the oral care field. Dr. Joy speaks to audiences across the country providing continuing education courses such as instrumentation, infection control, nutrition, cultural diversity and inclusion, as well as silver diamine fluoride and dentinal hypersensitivity. Dr. Joy is the founder of Dr. Joy, RDH, where she advances the art and science of dental hygiene through continuing education, research, content creation and product testing. She is co-founder of JELL-ED, an educational consultancy designed to bridge the gap between education and the educator.

She is the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student PlannerT?.

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Comprehensive coverage focused on evidence-based practice and patient/operator outcomes Quasi-atlas layout with robust art program Step-by-step guidance for techniques Lesson review questions Focus on application - case studies, clinical tips, and patient education boxes Vocabulary practice - key terms called out in chapter and defined in glossary Robust student and educator support Full-color presentation Lay-flat spiral binding Quick-reference appendices

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Part One: Ergonomics

1. Seating
2. Loupes/lights
3. Positioning
4. Grasps

5. Fulcrums

   Part Two: Instrument Use

6. Instrument design
7. Instrument adaptation
8. Instrument activation

9. Instrument stroke

   Part Three: Instruments by Category

10. Assessment
11. Diagnosis
12. Treatment

13. Unicorns

    Part Four: Armamentarium Maintenance

14. Storage
15. Handling

16. Sterilization

    Part Five: Sharpening

17. Technique
18. Instruments not requiring sharpening
19. Pros/cons of sharpening