Doni L. Bird, CDA, RDA, RDH, MA, Dental Education Consultant, DB Bird Management, Instructor, Continuing Education, Former Director, Allied Dental Education Program, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California, Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS, Research Associate and Project Manager, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Former Director, Dental Assisting and Dental Assisting Specialty Program, University of North Carolina.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Edition 12.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
St. Louis, Missouri :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Elsevier,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2018]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxv, 1158 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
29 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Revised edition of: Torres and Ehrlich modern dental assisting / Doni L. Bird, Debbie S. Robinson. 9th ed. c2009.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The Dental Assisting Profession. History of dentistry -- The professional dental assistant -- The dental healthcare team -- Dental ethics -- Dentistry and the law -- Sciences In Dentistry. General anatomy -- General physiology -- Oral embryology and histology -- Head and neck anatomy -- Landmarks of the face and oral cavity -- Overview of the dentitions -- Tooth morphology -- Oral Health And Prevention Of Dental Disease. Dental caries -- Periodontal diseases -- Preventive dentistry -- Nutrition -- Oral pathology -- Infection Prevention In Dentistry. Microbiology -- Disease transmission and infection prevention -- Principles and techniques of disinfection -- Principles and techniques of instrument processing and sterilization -- Occupational Health And Safety. Regulatory and advisory agencies -- Chemical and waste management -- Dental unit waterlines -- Ergonomics -- Patient Information And Assessment. The patient's dental record -- Vital signs -- Oral diagnosis and treatment planning -- The special needs and medically compromised patient -- Principles of pharmacology -- Assisting in a medical emergency -- Foundation Of Clinical Dentistry. The dental office -- Delivering dental care -- Dental hand instruments -- Dental handpieces and accessories -- Moisture control -- Anesthesia and pain control -- Radiographic Imaging. Foundations of radiography, radiographic equipment, and radiation safety -- Digital imaging, dental film, and processing radiographs -- Legal issues, quality assurance, and infection prevention -- Intraoral imaging -- Extraoral imaging -- Dental Materials. Restorative and esthetic dental materials -- Dental liners, bases, and bonding systems -- Dental cements -- Impression materials -- Laboratory materials and procedures -- Assisting In Comprehensive Dental Care. General dentistry -- Matrix systems for restorative dentistry -- Fixed prosthodontics -- Provisional coverage -- Removable prosthodontics -- Dental implants -- Endodontics -- Periodontics -- Oral and maxillofacial surgery -- Pediatric dentistry -- Coronal polishing -- Dental sealants -- Orthodontics -- Dental Administration And Communication Skills. Communication in the dental office -- Business operating systems -- Financial management in the dental office -- Marketing your skills.