Essentials of Dental Assisting - E-Book

by MS Robinson CDA

Overview

• NEW! Expanded content updates information in areas such as the electronic health record, preventive techniques, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and cultural diversity.
• NEW! Updated photos and illustrations include vivid original renderings of head, neck, and dental anatomy, along with improved photos of the latest products, equipment, and instruments.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323765046
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date:	03/31/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	528
File size:	223 MB
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About the Author

Debbie S. Robinson recently retired from her position of Research Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina, where she was involved in clinical research. Her educational background includes an Associate Degree in Dental Assisting, Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, and Master of Science Degree in Dental Auxiliary Teachers Education. Her clinical experience includes practicing as a clinical chairside assistant in a pediatric and orthodontic dental office, dental research center, and special patient care clinic. She taught for over 20 years in the community college setting and as Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Dental Assisting Program and Dental Assisting Specialty Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry.

Table of Contents

PART 1: The Profession

1. ?Introduction to Dental Assisting

2. Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting

PART 2: The Sciences

3. Anatomy and Physiology

4. Dental Anatomy

PART 3: Infection Control in the Dental Setting

5. Microbiology and Disease Transmission

6. Management of Hazardous Materials

7. Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation

8. Instrument Processing

PART 4: Patient Care

9. The Dental Patient

10. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

PART 5: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry

11. Delivering Dental Care

12. Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories

13. ?The Dental Exam

14. ?Moisture Control

15. Pain and Anxiety Management

PART 6: Dental Imaging

16. ?Radiation Safety and Production of X-Rays

17. Oral Radiography

PART 7: Dental Materials

18. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

19. Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures

PART 8: Preventive Dentistry

20. Preventive Care

21. ?Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants

PART 9: Comprehensive Dentistry

22. Restorative Dentistry

23. Prosthodontics and Dental Implants

24. Periodontics

25. Endodontics

26. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

27. Pediatric Dentistry

28. Orthodontics

PART 10: Preparation for Employment

29. The Job Search

Glossary

Index