Modern dental assisting.

Bird, Doni. (Author). Robinson, Debbie (Debbie S.) (Added Author). Bird, Doni. Torres and Ehrlich modern dental assisting. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780323430302 (hbk.)
Physical Description: print
xxv, 1158 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Edition: 12th ed. /
Publisher: St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Saunders, c2018.

Content descriptions

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The Dental Assisting Profession. History of dentistry -- The professional dental assistant -- The dental healthcare team -- Dental ethics -- Dentistry and the law -- Sciences In Dentistry. General anatomy -- General physiology -- Oral embryology and histology -- Head and neck anatomy -- Landmarks of the face and oral cavity -- Overview of the dentitions -- Tooth morphology -- Oral Health And Prevention Of Dental Disease. Dental caries -- Periodontal diseases -- Preventive dentistry -- Nutrition -- Oral pathology -- Infection Prevention In Dentistry. Microbiology -- Disease transmission and infection prevention -- Principles and techniques of disinfection -- Principles and techniques of instrument processing and sterilization -- Occupational Health And Safety. Regulatory and advisory agencies -- Chemical and waste management -- Dental unit waterlines -- Ergonomics -- Patient Information And Assessment. The patient's dental record -- Vital signs -- Oral diagnosis and treatment planning -- The special needs and medically compromised patient -- Principles of pharmacology -- Assisting in a medical emergency -- Foundation Of Clinical Dentistry. The dental office -- Delivering dental care -- Dental hand instruments -- Dental handpieces and accessories -- Moisture control -- Anesthesia and pain control -- Radiographic Imaging. Foundations of radiography, radiographic equipment, and radiation safety -- Digital imaging, dental film, and processing radiographs -- Legal issues, quality assurance, and infection prevention -- Intraoral imaging -- Extraoral imaging -- Dental Materials. Restorative and esthetic dental materials -- Dental liners, bases, and bonding systems -- Dental cements -- Impression materials -- Laboratory materials and procedures -- Assisting In Comprehensive Dental Care. General dentistry -- Matrix systems for restorative dentistry -- Fixed prosthodontics -- Provisional coverage -- Removable prosthodontics -- Dental implants -- Endodontics -- Periodontics -- Oral and maxillofacial surgery -- Pediatric dentistry -- Coronal polishing -- Dental sealants -- Orthodontics -- Dental Administration And Communication Skills. Communication in the dental office -- Business operating systems -- Financial management in the dental office -- Marketing your skills.