Wilkins’ Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, in its 13th edition, is a comprehensive guide designed for dental hygiene students. Authored by Linda D. Boyd with contributions from Charlotte Wyche and Lisa Mallonee, this text adheres to Esther Wilkins’ pioneering vision, making it an essential resource in dental hygiene education. The book covers crucial topics in a straightforward manner, ensuring that students develop the necessary knowledge and skills for successful evidence-based practice in today’s dynamic oral health care environment.

Each new print copy comes with Navigate 2 Preferred Access, unlocking a comprehensive and interactive book, Navigate 2 TestPrep, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. This edition has been meticulously updated to better meet the needs of today’s students and faculty while reflecting current best practices in dental hygiene.

Maintaining its hallmark outline format, the 13th Edition offers the breadth and depth necessary for both foundation courses and throughout the entire dental hygiene curriculum. With a print length of 1170 pages, this cornerstone text is used in almost every dental hygiene education program in the country. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning on February 5, 2020, it measures 8.75 x 1.75 x 11 inches and has an ISBN-13 of 978-1496396273.