Description
- 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.
Table of Contents
PART 1: The Profession1. Introduction to Dental Assisting2. Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental AssistingPART 2: The Sciences3. Anatomy and Physiology4. Dental AnatomyPART 3: Infection Control in the Dental Setting5. Microbiology and Disease Transmission6. Management of Hazardous Materials7. Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation8. Instrument ProcessingPART 4: Patient Care9. The Dental Patient10. Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficePART 5: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry11. Delivering Dental Care12. Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories13. The Dental Exam14. Moisture Control15. Pain and Anxiety ManagementPART 6: Dental Imaging16. Radiation Safety and Production of X-Rays17. Oral RadiographyPART 7: Dental Materials18. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials19. Impression Materials and Laboratory ProceduresPART 8: Preventive Dentistry20. Preventive Care21. Coronal Polishing and Dental SealantsPART 9: Comprehensive Dentistry22. Restorative Dentistry23. Prosthodontics and Dental Implants24. Periodontics25. Endodontics26. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery27. Pediatric Dentistry28. OrthodonticsPART 10: Preparation for Employment29. The Job SearchGlossaryIndex
