Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach - Hardcover

Phinney, Donna J.; Halstead, Judy H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1111542988 ISBN 13: 9781111542986

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012

Synopsis

Welcome to the Fourth Edition of an established, widely utilized, and reliable resource in dental assisting! As a dental assistant, you will be expected to take on an increasing number of clinical and administrative responsibilities to stay competitive. DENTAL ASSISTING: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH delivers inclusive coverage of the basic and advanced clinical skills you need to master. This complete learning system includes the most current information on leading dental practices/procedures, equipment, and patient safety standards, as well as, incorporates animation, video, step-by-step photo illustrations, real-life case studies, and dynamic review materials. Quite simply, this best-seller is a trusted resource for any dental assistant preparing for a successful career in the field.

About this title

About the Author:

Donna Phinney was a Certified Dental Assistant and Program Director for the Dental Assisting Program at Spokane Community College. Recently deceased, she devoted her 20-year career to the dental field as a dental assistant and office manager, and later to consulting and teaching. She earned her BA from Eastern Washington University and MEd from Whitworth College. Ms. Phinney was a fellow of the American Dental Assistants Association, where she served as a consultant and an appointed commissioner, as well as an active member of the Washington State Dental Assisting Association.

Judy Halstead, CDA, BA is the former Dental Assisting Program Director for a private college and a high school skills center. Now retired, she also worked as a dental assistant, and an enthusiastic industry representative for more than thirty years. Serving as a president of the Washington Dental Assistant Association, Ms. Halstead often delivered lectures and workshops at local, state, and regional dental conferences, and acted as an industry consultant. Ms. Halstead earned a BA from Eastern Washington University, and is a Certified Dental Assistant with an Expanded Functions certificate.

Review:

1. Introduction to the Dental Profession. 2. Communication. 3. Ethics, Jurisprudence and Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 4. Oral Health and Preventative Techniques. 5. Nutrition. 6. General Anatomy and Physiology. 7. Head and Neck Anatomy. 8. Embryology and Histology. 9. Tooth Morphology. 10. Microbiology. 11. Infection Control. 12. Occupations Health and Safety Administration Standards (OSHA). 13. Preparation for Patient Care. 14. Dental Charting. 15. Pharmacology. 16. Emergency Management. 17. Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting. 18. Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems. 19. Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field. 20. Anesthetic and Sedation. 21. Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment. 22. Produce and Evaluate Dental Radiographs. 23. Extra oral and Digital Radiography. 24. Endodontics. 25. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 26. Oral Pathology. 27. Orthodontics. 28. Pediatric Dentistry. 29. Periodontics. 30. Fixed Prosthodontics. 31. Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening. 32 Removable Prosthodontics. 33. Dental Cements, Bases and Liners. 34. Restorative Materials and Dental Dam. 35. Laboratory Materials and Techniques. 36. Dental Office Management. 37. Employment Strategies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1111542988
• ISBN 13: 9781111542986
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 1020