Description
- NEW! Updated chapter discussions provide additional information on dynamic areas such as the electronic health record, impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), preventive techniques, and the new hazard communication standard.- NEW! Revised photos and illustrations feature more modern illustrations and newer products and equipment.- NEW! 10 new and 20 revised video clips feature significant changes in the dental imaging and dental materials sections of the comprehensive video collection – now with 70 video clips in total.
Table of Contents
PART 1: The Profession 1. Introduction to Dental Assisting 2. Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental AssistingPART 2: The Sciences 3. Anatomy and Physiology 4. Dental AnatomyPART 3: Infection Prevention and Hazardous Materials 5. Disease Transmission 6. Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials 7. Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation 8. Instrument ProcessingPART 4: Dental Treatment 9. Clinical Dentistry 10. Moisture ControlPART 5: Patient Care 11. The Dental Patient 12. The Dental Examination 13. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office 14. Pain and Anxiety ControlPART 6: Dental Imaging 15. Radiation Safety and Production of X-Rays 16. Oral RadiologyPART 7: Preventive Dentistry 17. Preventive Care 18. Coronal Polishing and Dental SealantsPART 8: Restorative Dentistry 19. Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories 20. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials 21. Restorative Procedures 22. Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures 23. Prosthodontics and Dental ImplantsPART 9: Specialized Dentistry 24. Periodontics 25. Endodontics 26. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 27. Pediatric Dentistry 28. OrthodonticsPART 10: Preparation for Employment 29. The Job SearchGlossary Index
