Collections

Dentistry-related resources [Excel file]  by various (various CC licences).

A list of dentistry-related resources with a number that are designed specifically for dental hygienists. Resources include textbooks, courses, videos, and more. This .pdf is downloaded on access.

Lessons

Emergency Drugs for the Dental Hygienist (Basic) (Pharmacology) by Kristina Lengling (CC-BY 4.0)

As a dental hygiene student, this lesson will enhance the learner’s knowledge on basic emergency drug use as a dental hygienist in a clinic.

Supplementary Materials

Oral Health Education Tool by Dr. Maryam Sharifzadeh-Amin, Dr. Andrew Hoang (CC BY-SA).

This is a series of four community health booklets on preventative dental care. The goal behind this collaborative initiative effort was to develop a culturally appropriate oral health educational tool for immigrant communities.

Textbooks

Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Language by Kimberlee Carter, Marie Rutherford, and the Douglas Collect Biology Department (Nova Scotia Community College) (CC-BY 4.0)

Dental Environment Essentials by Nicole Stormon, Tachae Douglas-Miller, and Sowmya Shetty (CC-BY-NC 4.0)

This book aims to introduce the dental environment and give practical guidance on how to navigate the equipment, instruments, procedures and how to stay safe. All dental team members require an appreciation and understanding of the principles in this book to ensure patients receive the safest and most pleasant experience when receiving dental treatment.

DE 115: Dental Radiography by Vera Bodnarchuk, Monica Coggin, Alison Loach, and R. B. Hatia (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0)

This ebook was created for the DE 115 course offered by Confederation College School of Health, Negahneewin, and Community Services. Eight modules will prepare students to meet the requirements of the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (Ontario) as professional dental assistants and hygienists.

Histology and Embryology for Dental Hygiene by Laird C. Sheldahl (CC-BY-NC-SA)

This eBook makes use of animated images to focus on concepts in histology and embryology, as well as hyperlinks to promote non-linear reading and learning. It is aimed at college students in a dental hygiene program.

Northern and Indigenous Health and Healthcare by Heather Exner-Pirot, Bente Norbye, and Lorna Butler (CC-BY-NC 4.0)

The provision of northern healthcare entails many unique challenges and circumstances that are rarely represented in mainstream health sciences education. This open access book provides accessible content on health and healthcare from a northern perspective for the growing number of health professionals being educated in northern communities.

Restorative Mastery for the Dental Hygienist by Renee Alexandre and Richard Aronstein (CC-BY 4.0)

Restorative Mastery for the Dental Hygienist presents practical demonstrations and the core knowledge needed for successfully placing and finishing class II restorations in first molars using video demonstrations, checklists, and exercises.