Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries**Learn professional, practical ways to handle ethical and legal issues in dental practice! Ethics and Law in Dental Hygiene, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in ethical theory and laws relating to oral healthcare professionals, including ethical conduct and social responsibility. An ethical decision-making model helps you unpack and analyze ethical dilemmas, and case scenarios challenge you to apply concepts to the real world. Written by a team of experts led by educator Kristin Minihan-Anderson, this book helps Dental Hygiene students prepare for the NBDHE exam and also serves as an valuable reference for practitioners looking to continue their professional growth. Dental hygiene-focused coverage highlights need-to-know concepts and information on ethics and lawLogical organization of content includes separate sections on ethics, law, and simulations and applications of both, building a solid foundation for practical applicationConcepts with real-world relevance make it easier to apply your knowledge to everyday situationsSix-step decision-making model provides a framework with which to tackle ethical situationsChapters on legal concepts include information on risk management and state dental practice legislationKey terms are defined in each chapter and in the glossaryKey vocabulary helps you understand complex contentNEW! Updated illustrations visually support key contentNEW! Updated case studies include realistic scenarios, helping students explore a wide range of situations and practice making sound ethical and legal decisionsNEW! Updated testlets use short clinical scenarios to help students develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving, and prepare for the case-based component of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)