Introduction
This guide is a starting point for finding credible resources related to Dental Hygiene.
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Call Number Ranges
Use these call number ranges to browse the General Collection and the Reference Collection.
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| Subject | Call Number Range |
| Dentistry | RK |
| Preventative | RK 60.7 - 60.8 |
| Oral and Dental Anatomy and Physiology | RK 280 |
| Oral and Dental Medicine, Pathology, and Disease | RK 301 - 493 |
Reference Sources
Electronic Reference
- Gale eBooks
Gale eBooks is a collection of online reference books on a variety of topics including business, history, literature, health & medicine, social science, technology, and more. The inclusion of key word definitions within its concise encyclopedia entries makes this database the perfect starting point for professional and personal research.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets by ISBN: 9781410388308Publication Date: 2019Covers topics such as dieting and popular diets, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and the effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine by ISBN: 9780028666594Publication Date: 2020Features information on medical topics, including diseases/disorders and tests/treatments. Designed for health science students and consumers.
- MedlinePlus Consumer Health
MedlinePlus is the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) consumer health web portal. It contains reputable information on health topics, medical tests, drugs and supplements, genetics, the latest medical news, and more in a variety of reading levels and languages, including Spanish. Its medical encyclopedia contains images and videos. It can be linked to EHRs (Electronic Health Records) and should be the first stop when seeking health information on the internet.
- Medscape ReferenceAn online clinical reference providing in-depth drug & disease information and tools to support clinical decision making. Content is designed for practicing medical professionals and includes diagnostic medical images. Free Registration to MedScape is required. Go straight to an entry in this resource, by Googling the word emedicine and your disease/condition (i.e. emedicine pneumonia)
- Merriam-Webster Online Medical DictionaryA medical dictionary that includes audio pronunciations
- Micromedex
Micromedex is an evidence-based, multi-database drug search engine that provides summary and in-depth information for drugs (both prescription and over-the-counter products), diseases, toxicology, and alternative medicine. Its clinical tools include IV compatibility, drug identification, drug interactions, drug comparisons, and clinical calculators.
If you are looking for information on the MobileMicromedex app, please click here.
Recommended Titles
Wilkens' Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist
Presents crucial topics in dental hygiene in a straightforward format to ensure students develop the knowledge and skills they need for successful, evidence-based practice in today's rapidly changing oral health care environment.
Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
Focused on the most commonly used drugs in dentistry, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 8th ed., provides an in-depth understanding of the pharmacologic principles needed for safe and effective dental treatment and oral health care.
Patient Assessment Tutorials: a Step-By-Step Guide for the Dental Hygienist
Gehrig's highly visual, step-by-step guide takes dental hygienists-in-training through the process of patient assessment, emphasizing both the actual physical assessment and the human interaction involved.
Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene
Offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework, at certification, and in clinical practice. No other dental hygiene text incorporates the clinical skills, theory, and evidence-based practice in such an approachable way.
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