Modern dental assisting /

Bird, Doni,

Modern dental assisting / Doni L. Bird, Debbie S. Robinson. - 11th edition. - xxvi, 1189 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), photographs ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. The Dental Assisting Profession -- 1. History of dentistry -- 2. The professional dental assistant -- 3. The dental healthcare team -- 4. Dental ethics -- 5. Dentistry and the law -- Part 2. Sciences In Dentistry -- 6. General anatomy -- 7. General physiology -- 8. Oral embryology and histology -- 9. Head and neck anatomy -- 10. Landmarks of the face and oral cavity -- 11. Overview of the dentitions -- 12. Tooth morphology -- Part 3. Oral Health And Prevention Of Dental Disease -- 13. Dental caries -- 14. Periodontal disease -- 15. Preventive dentistry -- 16. Nutrition -- 17. Oral pathology -- Part 4. Infection Prevention In Dentistry -- 18. Microbiology -- 19. Disease transmission and infection prevention -- 20. Principles and techniques of disinfection -- 21. Principles and techniques of instrument processing and sterilization -- Part 5. Occupational Health And Safety -- 22. Regulatory and advisory agencies -- 23. Chemical and waste management -- 24. Dental unit waterlines -- 25. Ergonomics -- Part 6. Patient Information And Assessment -- 26. The patient record -- 27. Vital signs -- 28. Oral diagnosis and treatment planning -- 29. The special needs and medically compromised patient -- 30. Principles of pharmacology -- 31. Assisting in a medical emergency -- Part 7. Foundation Of Clinical Dentistry -- 32. The dental office -- 33. Delivering dental care -- 34. Dental hand instruments -- 35. Dental handpieces and accessories -- 36. Moisture control -- 37. Anesthesia and pain control -- Part 8. Radiographic Imaging -- 38. Foundations of radiography, radiographic equipment, and radiation safety -- 39. Digital imaging, dental film, and processing radiographs -- 40. Legal issues, quality assurance, and infection prevention -- 41. Intraoral imaging -- 42. Extraoral imaging -- Part 9. Dental Materials -- 43. Restorative and esthetic dental materials -- 44. Dental liners, bases, and bonding systems -- 45. Dental cements -- 46. Impression materials -- 47. Laboratory materials and procedures -- Part 10. Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care -- 48. General dentistry -- 49. Matrix systems for restorative dentistry -- 50. Fixed prosthodontics -- 51. Provisional coverage -- 52. Removable prosthodontics -- 53. Dental implants -- 54. Endodontics -- 55. Periodontics -- 56. Oral and maxillofacial surgery -- 57. Pediatric dentistry -- 58. Coronal polishing -- 59. Dental sealants -- 60. Orthodontics -- Part 11. Dental Administration And Communication Skills -- 61. Communication in the dental office -- 62. Business operating systems -- 63. Financial management in the dental office -- 64. Marketing your skills.

"Prepare for a successful career as a dental assistant with Modern Dental Assisting, 11th Edition! Using an easy-to-understand approach, this book provides a complete foundation in the basic and advanced skills you must master to achieve clinical competence. Full-color photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions make it easy to learn dental assisting procedures." --Publisher's website.

1455774510 9781455774517

2014006122


Dental care
Dental assistants.

RK60.5 / .T67 2015

617.60233

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