Pearson's comprehensive dental assisting /
Pearson's comprehensive dental assisting /
Comprehensive dental assisting
Lori Tyler, editor ; authors of this text, Charity Butler [and others] ; with contributions by Kathy Chitti [and others].
- various pagings : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm + 1 computer disc (12 cm)
Accompanied by: 1 computer disc (CD-ROM)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to the Field of Dentistry -- History of Dentistry -- The Dental Team -- Dental Ethics and Law -- Dental Sciences -- General Anatomy and Physiology -- Head and Neck Anatomy -- The Face and Oral Cavity -- Oral Embryology and Histology -- Tooth Development -- Dental Charting -- Oral Pathology -- Microbiology -- Oral Health and Prevention -- Dental Disease and Infection Control -- Dental Caries -- Periodontal Disease -- Oral Health -- Oral Nutrition -- Instrument Processing and Sterilization -- Occupational Health and Safety -- Dental Unit Waterlines -- Caring for the Dental Patient -- The Dental Office -- Examination and Treatment Planning -- Caring for the Dental Patient -- Obtaining Vital Signs -- Basic Dental Clinical Skills -- Dental Instruments -- Ergonomics -- Moisture Control -- Pharmacology -- Anesthesia and Pain Control -- Assisting with Dental Procedures -- Dental Radiography -- Dental Film and Processing Radiographs -- Intraoral Radiographic Procedures -- Extraoral and Digital Radiographic Procedures -- Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials -- Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems -- Dental Cements -- Impression Materials -- Laboratory Materials and Procedures -- General Dentistry -- Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry -- Fixed Prosthodontics -- Provisional Coverage -- Removable Prosthodontics -- Dental Implants -- Endodontic Procedures -- Periodontal Procedures -- Oral Surgery Procedures -- Pediatric Dentistry Procedures -- Coronal Polishing -- Dental Sealants -- Orthodontic Procedures -- Assisting in Emergency Care -- Dental Office Management -- Communication Techniques -- Practice Management Procedures -- Financial Management -- Dental Insurance -- Marketing Your Skills. Unit One. 1. 2. 3. Unit Two. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Unit Three. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Unit Four. 20. 21. 22. 23. Unit Five. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Unit Six. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. Unit 7. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56.
"A comprehensive dental assisting textbook that addresses the various topics necessary for teaching dental assisting concepts to prepare students for certification exams and career success. In addition to providing clear and comprehensive information, the book offers special features that provide students additional information related to professionalism, cultural considerations, patient education, and legal aspects. Web references and internet activities are provided to further student understanding of the material presented. Pearson's Comprehensive Dental Assisting is all about ensuring that you will be a successful student and dental assistant. To help ensure this success, a focus is placed on learning both technical and people skills. This comprehensive textbook presents a step-by-step, competency based approach that covers all the facets of the dental assisting profession. People skills are covered throughout the text as various areas related to cultural and lifespan considerations are discussed. This text was developed and organized with both the needs of the instructor and student in mind. Attention was paid to ensure that the information flowed smoothly and that the topics were presented simply for students to be able to grasp the concepts."--Publisher's website.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Macintosh.
0131744194 9780131744196
2008021657
Dental assistants.
Dentistry.
RK60.5 / .T95 2009
617.60233
Accompanied by: 1 computer disc (CD-ROM)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to the Field of Dentistry -- History of Dentistry -- The Dental Team -- Dental Ethics and Law -- Dental Sciences -- General Anatomy and Physiology -- Head and Neck Anatomy -- The Face and Oral Cavity -- Oral Embryology and Histology -- Tooth Development -- Dental Charting -- Oral Pathology -- Microbiology -- Oral Health and Prevention -- Dental Disease and Infection Control -- Dental Caries -- Periodontal Disease -- Oral Health -- Oral Nutrition -- Instrument Processing and Sterilization -- Occupational Health and Safety -- Dental Unit Waterlines -- Caring for the Dental Patient -- The Dental Office -- Examination and Treatment Planning -- Caring for the Dental Patient -- Obtaining Vital Signs -- Basic Dental Clinical Skills -- Dental Instruments -- Ergonomics -- Moisture Control -- Pharmacology -- Anesthesia and Pain Control -- Assisting with Dental Procedures -- Dental Radiography -- Dental Film and Processing Radiographs -- Intraoral Radiographic Procedures -- Extraoral and Digital Radiographic Procedures -- Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials -- Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems -- Dental Cements -- Impression Materials -- Laboratory Materials and Procedures -- General Dentistry -- Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry -- Fixed Prosthodontics -- Provisional Coverage -- Removable Prosthodontics -- Dental Implants -- Endodontic Procedures -- Periodontal Procedures -- Oral Surgery Procedures -- Pediatric Dentistry Procedures -- Coronal Polishing -- Dental Sealants -- Orthodontic Procedures -- Assisting in Emergency Care -- Dental Office Management -- Communication Techniques -- Practice Management Procedures -- Financial Management -- Dental Insurance -- Marketing Your Skills. Unit One. 1. 2. 3. Unit Two. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Unit Three. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Unit Four. 20. 21. 22. 23. Unit Five. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Unit Six. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. Unit 7. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56.
"A comprehensive dental assisting textbook that addresses the various topics necessary for teaching dental assisting concepts to prepare students for certification exams and career success. In addition to providing clear and comprehensive information, the book offers special features that provide students additional information related to professionalism, cultural considerations, patient education, and legal aspects. Web references and internet activities are provided to further student understanding of the material presented. Pearson's Comprehensive Dental Assisting is all about ensuring that you will be a successful student and dental assistant. To help ensure this success, a focus is placed on learning both technical and people skills. This comprehensive textbook presents a step-by-step, competency based approach that covers all the facets of the dental assisting profession. People skills are covered throughout the text as various areas related to cultural and lifespan considerations are discussed. This text was developed and organized with both the needs of the instructor and student in mind. Attention was paid to ensure that the information flowed smoothly and that the topics were presented simply for students to be able to grasp the concepts."--Publisher's website.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows.
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Macintosh.
0131744194 9780131744196
2008021657
Dental assistants.
Dentistry.
RK60.5 / .T95 2009
617.60233