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Master all aspects of dental assisting with the most current and comprehensive learning package available! For 50 years, students, educators, and practitioners have relied on Modern Dental Assisting, 15th Edition for its cutting-edge content, clear writing style, step-by-step procedures, and quality visual aids. And the new 15th edition is no exception. With updated content including the latest advancements in dentistry, along with their clinical applications, this new edition will guide you from your first day of class all the way to your professional career in dental assisting.Comprehensive content presented in a modern writing style guides you in learning the foundation before applying it to today's advanced technologiesStep-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions offer clear guidance by including prerequisite information, equipment and supplies needed, reminder notes, and purpose of the procedure, along with imagesChapter features include recall questions throughout; feature boxes on infection control and CDC practices; and end-of-chapter elements regarding patient education, law and ethics, future trends, and critical thinkingDentrix Learning Edition, based on Dentrix G7.3, is available to download via the Evolve companion website, offering valuable experience working with practice management softwareKey terminology includes definitions, visual highlights within chapter discussions, pronunciation information, and an alphabetized list in the glossary with cross-references to chapter locationsLearning and performance outcomes address the didactic knowledge required for mastering clinical skillsRobust learning resources on the Evolve companion website include The Interactive Dental Office, mock board exam, chapter quizzes, 80 procedure videos, Dentrix exercises, tray setup exercises, and moreNEW illustrations enhance an already stellar art program, with more than 1,600 imagesNEW content on up-and-coming technologies includes 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) to help you prepare to work in a modern dental office

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ISBN13:9780443249419
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Gebonden

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Unit 1: The Dental Assisting Profession<br>1. History of Dentistry<br>2. The Dental Healthcare Team<br>3. The Professional Dental Assistant<br>4. Ethics and Code of Conduct in Dentistry<br>5. Dentistry and the Law<br><br>Unit 2: Sciences in Dentistry<br>6. General Anatomy<br>7. General Physiology<br>8. Oral Embryology and Histology<br>9. Head and Neck Anatomy<br>10. Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity<br>11. Overview of the Dentitions<br>12. Tooth Morphology<br><br>Unit 3: Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Disease<br>13. Preventive Dentistry<br>14. Nutrition<br>15. Dental Caries<br>16. Periodontal Disease<br>17. Oral Pathology<br><br>Unit 4: Infection Prevention in Dentistry<br>18. Microbiology<br>19. Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention<br>20. Principles and Techniques of Disinfection<br>21. Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization<br><br>Unit 5: Health and Safety in the Dental Setting<br>22. Regulatory and Advisory Agencies<br>23. Chemical and Waste Management<br>24. Dental Unit Water Quality<br>25. Occupational Hazards<br><br>Unit 6: Patient Information and Assessment<br>26. The Patient's Dental Record<br>27. Vital Signs<br>28. Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning<br>29. The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient<br>30. Principles of Pharmacology<br>31. Assisting in a Medical Emergency<br><br>Unit 7: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry<br>32. The Dental Office<br>33. Delivering Dental Care<br>34. Dental Hand Instruments<br>35. Dental Handpieces and Accessories<br>36. Moisture Control<br>37. Anesthesia and Pain Control<br><br>Unit 8: Radiographic Imaging<br>38. Foundation of Dental Radiology<br>39. Digital Imaging: Techniques and Processing<br>40. Compliance and Prevention in Dental Radiography<br>41. Intraoral Imaging<br>42. Extraoral Imaging<br><br>Unit 9: Dental Materials<br>43. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials<br>44. Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems<br>45. Dental Cements<br>46. Impression Materials and Methods<br>47. Laboratory Materials and Procedures<br><br>Unit 10: Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care<br>48. General Dentistry<br>49. Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry<br>50. Fixed Prosthodontics<br>51. Provisional Coverage<br>52. Removable Prosthodontics<br>53. Dental Implants<br>54. Endodontics<br>55. Periodontics<br>56. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery<br>57. Pediatric Dentistry<br>58. Coronal Polishing<br>59. Dental Sealants<br>60. Orthodontics<br><br>Unit 11: Dental Administration and Communication Skills<br>61. Communication in the Dental Office<br>62. Business Operating Systems<br>63. Financial Management in the Dental Office<br>64. Marketing Your Skills
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