Delmar's Dental Assisting, A Comprehensive Approach

Second Edition
Author: Donna J. Phinney, CDA, MEd; Judy Halstead
ISBN #: 1401834809
©2004   Publish Date: 06/26/2003
Binding: HB
Pages: 864
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $200.95

Description:

This exciting full-color comprehensive resource is designed to prepare dental assisting learners to pass the DANB certification exam, as well as to manage the challenges of working in the dental office. All of the learning elements that were so successful in the first edition have been retained in the new edition. New Web activity boxes, new and updated content, and additional teaching supplements have been added to make this dynamic learning system even better. Also brand new and completely updated are an Interactive Skills and Procedures CD-ROM, a workbook, (sold separately) and practice software (included), all designed to reinforce essential competencies needed to enter the field of dental assisting. This comprehensive and integrated learning package provides a complete approach to dental assisting knowledge and skills.

Product Benefits:

• New content on HIPAA in chapter 31
• New Web Activity boxes in each chapter with URLs and internet activities
• New Interactive Skills and Procedures CD-ROM offers practice of essential skills covered in the book (sold seperatley)
• Student Practice CD-ROM reinforces dental concepts and terminology through exercises and games
• Over 140 detailed, step-by-step, illustrated procedures in clinical chapters
• Expanded content on nitrous oxide and its safe administration
• New content on instrument sharpening
• New WebTutor supplements to accompany 2nd edition (WebCT and Blackboard)
• All chapters include chapter outline, objectives, key terms, summaries, and review questions
• Key terms presented in color on their first appearance in the text
• Hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations highlight simple to complex concepts
• Tables, icons, and boxed information make content easy to understand
• Glossary and complete reference index provide further reinforcement and resources for students

Table of Contents:

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION: 1. Introduction to the Dental Profession. SECTION II: BASIC DENTAL SCIENCES: 2. Oral Health and Nutrition. 3. General Anatomy and Physiology. 4. Head and Neck Anatomy. 5. Embryology and Histology. 6. Tooth Morphology. 7. Dental Charting. 8. Microbiology. SECTION III: PRECLINICAL DENTAL SKILLS: 9. Infection Control. 10. Management of Hazardous Materials. 11. Preparation for Patient Care. 12. Pharmacology. 13. Emergency Management. SECTION IV: CLINICAL DENTAL PROCEDURES: 14. Introduction to Chairside Assisting. 15. Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems. 16. Management of Pain and Anxiety. 17. Dental Radiography. SECTION V: DENTAL SPECIALTIES: 18. Endodontics. 19. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 20. Oral Pathology. 21. Orthodontics. 22. Pediatric Dentistry. 23. Periodontics. 24. Fixed Prosthodontics. 25. Removable Prosthodontics. SECTION VI: RESTORATIVE AND LABORATORY MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: 26. Chairside Restorative Materials. 27. Laboratory Materials and Techniques. SECTION VII: EXPANDED FUNCTIONS: 28. Advanced Chairside Functions. SECTION VIII: DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT: 29. Dental Office Management. 30. Employment Strategies. 31. Ethics and Jurisprudence. Glossary. References.

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