Student Workbook for Essentials of Dental Assisting - E-Book

by Debbie S. Robinson CDA, MS

Overview

• NEW! Updated content reflects changes to the Essentials of Dental Assisting, 7th Edition textbook, in areas such as the electronic health record, preventive techniques, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and cultural diversity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323778138
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	02/04/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	6 MB

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 ONE THE PROFESSION
1 Introduction to Dental Assisting
2 Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting
PART TWO THE SCIENCES
3 Anatomy and Physiology
4 Dental Anatomy
PART THREE INFECTION CONTROL IN THE DENTAL SETTING
5 Microbiology and Disease Transmission
6 Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials
7 Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation
8 Instrument Processing
PART FOUR PATIENT CARE
9 The Dental Patient
10 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
PART FIVE FOUNDATION OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY
11 Delivering Dental Care
12 Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories
13 The Dental Examination
14 Moisture Control
15 Pain and Anxiety Management
PART SIX DENTAL IMAGING
16 Principal Concepts of Radiation
17 Oral Radiography
PART SEVEN DENTAL MATERIALS
18 Restorative and Esthetic Materials
19 Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures
PART EIGHT PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
20 Preventive Care
21 Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants
PART NINE COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY
22 Restorative Dentistry
23 Prosthodontics and Digital Technology
24 Periodontics
25 Endodontics
26 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
27 Pediatric Dentistry
28 Orthodontics
PART TEN PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
29 Employment
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