Stomatologie pro dentální hygienistky – group of authors (2015)

Dentistry or dental medicine is a very extensive scientific discipline in the context of contemporary medicine. It is one of the fundamental medical fields and an integral part of the overall healthcare provided to the population. The presented textbook is a study aid that should serve for the professional training and education of healthcare workers in the professions of dental hygienist, dental assistant, or hygienist. In the individual chapters of the textbook, students can gradually familiarize themselves with the history of the field of dentistry, and the basics of the anatomy and physiology of the tissues and organs of the oral cavity, as well as the rules of hygiene practices are briefly summarized and described. The reader will find chapters on dental examination of patients, dental instruments and office equipment, imaging methods, and anesthesia. The publication mentions the basics of conservative dentistry, prosthetics, oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontology, diseases of the oral cavity, and does not overlook the specifics of working with child patients. Additionally, the publication covers the basic issues of preventive dentistry and describes the fundamental methods of performing oral hygiene. The current healthcare legislation is presented in a clear manner, included...