Description
Easily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and most trusted text available. For more than 40 years, students and practitioners alike have relied on Modern Dental Assisting for its cutting-edge content, easy-to-grasp writing style, step-by-step procedures, and top-notch visuals. And the new 13th edition is no exception. With updated content — including the latest technological advancements, clinical photographs, and new coverage on cultural diversity and how it relates to patient care — this new edition will guide you from your first day of class all the way to your first job in dental assisting.- UNIQUE! Trusted expert authors Doni Bird and Debbie Robinson present information and procedures in a way that makes it easy for students to understand and apply the material- Comprehensive, cutting-edge content is presented in approachable writing style.- Step-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions use color coding and clinical photos to demonstrate key dental assisting competencies- 70 procedural videos include questions and answers correlated to the chapter procedures with closed-captioning in English and Spanish and audio narration in English- UNIQUE! Interactive Dental Office program provides in-depth case studies integrated with periodontal charting, radiographic mounting, and more- Dentrix practice management software on Evolve enables students to work with patient data much like they will in the office environment- Recall and Critical Thinking questions in each chapter provide opportunities for practice and application- Feature boxes on infection control and CDC practice, patient education, and law and ethics summarize recommendations and key applications in practice- Key terminology list helps students better comprehend the chapter and how the information applies to dentistry practice- Learning and performance outcomes set goals for what students will accomplish and serve as checkpoints for comprehension and skills mastery- NEW! Information on cultural diversity grounds students in this important topic and how it relates to patient care and patient communication- UPDATED! art program provides vivid original renderings of dental anatomy tooth morphology and dental imaging, along with improved photos of the latest products, equipment, and instruments- NEW! Coverage of the latest advances in general and specialty dental care covers technological advancements, public health and access to care, teledentistry, infection control guidelines, the Zika virus, Ebola, the oral-systemic health connection, and more- NEW! Updated critical thinking and recall questions challenge students and provide recollection skills
Table of Contents
PART 1: The Dental Assisting Profession1. History of Dentistry2. The Professional Dental Assistant3. The Dental Healthcare Team4. Dental Ethics5. Dentistry and the LawPART 2: Sciences in Dentistry6. General Anatomy7. General Physiology8. Oral Embryology and Histology9. Head and Neck Anatomy10. Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity11. Overview of the Dentitions12. Tooth MorphologyPART 3: Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Disease13. Dental Caries14. Periodontal Disease15. Preventive Dentistry16. Nutrition17. Oral PathologyPART 4: Infection Prevention in Dentistry18. Microbiology19. Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention20. Principles and Techniques of Disinfection21. Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and SterilizationPART 5: Occupational Health and Safety22 Regulatory and Advisory Agencies23. Chemical and Waste Management24. Dental Unit Waterlines25. ErgonomicsPART 5: Patient Information and Assessment26. The Patient's Dental Record27. Vital Signs28. Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning29. The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient30. Principles of Pharmacology31. Assisting in a Medical EmergencyPART 6: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry32. The Dental Office33. Delivering Dental Care34. Dental Hand Instruments35. Dental Handpieces and Accessories36. Moisture Control37. Anesthesia and Pain ControlPART 7: Radiographic Imaging38. Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiologic Safety39. Dental Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs40. Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention41. Intraoral Imaging42. Extraoral ImagingPART 8: Dental Materials43. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials44. Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems45. Dental Cements46. Impression Materials and Techniques47. Laboratory Materials and ProceduresPART 9: Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care48. General Dentistry49. Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry50. Fixed Prosthodontics51. Provisional Coverage52. Removable Prosthodontics53. Dental Implants54. Endodontics55. Periodontics56. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery57. Pediatric Dentistry58. Coronal Polishing59. Dental Sealants60. OrthodonticsPART 10: Dental Administration and Communication Skills61. Communication in the Dental Office62. Business Operating Systems63. Financial Management in the Dental Office64. Marketing Your Skills
