Main description:

Fully updated to include the latest procedures and trends, this practical resource focuses on the core clinical skills and knowledge you need to become a practicing dental assistant. The concise, full-color text has been specifically designed and written to help you easily grasp important DA information. And step-by-step procedures, application exercises, and a wealth of pedagogical aids ensure that you master all the necessary skills.

Contents:

PART 1: The Profession

1. Introduction to Dental Assisting
2. Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting

PART 2: The Sciences

3. Anatomy and Physiology
4. Dental Anatomy

PART 3: Infection Prevention and Hazardous Materials

5. Disease Transmission
6. Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials
7. Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation
8. Instrument Processing

PART 4: Dental Treatment

9. Clinical Dentistry
10. Moisture Control

PART 5: Patient Care

11. The Dental Patient
12. The Dental Examination
13. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
14. Pain and Anxiety Control

PART 6: Dental Imaging

15. Radiation Safety and Production of X-Rays
16. Oral Radiography

PART 7: Preventive Dentistry

17. Preventive Care
18. Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants

PART 8: Restorative Dentistry

19. Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories
20. Restorative Materials
21. Restorative Procedures
22. Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures
23. Prosthodontics

PART 9: Specialized Dentistry

24. Periodontics
25. Endodontics
26. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
27. Pediatric Dentistry
28. Orthodontics

PART 10: Preparation for Employment

29. The Job Search