Dental Assisting Instrument Guide, Spiral bound Version - Softcover

Phinney, Donna J.; Halstead, Judy H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1133691595 ISBN 13: 9781133691594

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2014

Synopsis

DENTAL ASSISTING INSTRUMENT GUIDE, 2nd Edition is the ideal pocket study guide, presenting the numerous instruments used in modern dentistry, along with proper functions, parts, and tray set-ups. Instruments for all practice areas are covered in detail, alongside supporting hundreds of color photos that make memorization easy. Compact and organized for quick reference, DENTAL ASSISTING INSTRUMENT GUIDE, 2nd Edition provides the fundamental instrument knowledge dental assistants need for success in the ever-changing field of dentistry

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. Parts of a Dental Instrument. 2. Disposables and Barriers. 3. Basic Instruments, Evacuation, and Air/Water Syringe. 4. Topical and Local Anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide Sedation. 5. Dental Dam. 6. Dental Unit and Handpieces. 7. Burs, Stones, and Discs. 8. Hand-Cutting Instruments. 9. Diagnostic Aids, Matrices, Instruments for Cements, Bases, and Liners. 10. Amalgam Instruments and Equipment. 11. Composite Instruments and Equipment. 12. Endodontic Instruments. 13. Oral Maxillogacial Surgery Instruments. 14. Orthodontic Instruments. 15. Pedodontic Instruments. 16. Periodontic Instruments. 17. Fixed Prosthodontic Instruments. 18. IMPLANT SYSTEMS. 19. Sterilization Equipment. 20. Laboratory Equipment. 21. Radiography Equipment.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1133691595
• ISBN 13: 9781133691594
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704