Essentials of Dental Assisting

Debbie S. Robinson is retired from her position of Research Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina, where she was involved in clinical research. Her educational background includes an Associate Degree in Dental Assisting, Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, and Master of Science Degree in Dental Auxiliary Teachers Education. Her clinical experience includes practicing as a clinical chairside assistant in a pediatric and orthodontic dental office, dental research center, and special patient care clinic. She taught for over 20 years in the community college setting and as Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Dental Assisting Program and Dental Assisting Specialty Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry.

• 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 Control in the Dental Setting 5. Microbiology and Disease Transmission 6. Management of Hazardous Materials 7. Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation 8. Instrument Processing PART 4: Patient Care 9. The Dental Patient 10. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office PART 5: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry 11. Delivering Dental Care 12. Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories 13. The Dental Exam 14. Moisture Control 15. Pain and Anxiety Management PART 6: Dental Imaging 16. Radiation Safety and Production of X-Rays 17. Oral Radiography PART 7: Dental Materials 18. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials 19. Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures PART 8: Preventive Dentistry 20. Preventive Care 21. Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants PART 9: Comprehensive Dentistry 22. Restorative Dentistry 23. Prosthodontics and Dental Implants 24. Periodontics 25. Endodontics 26. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 27. Pediatric Dentistry 28. Orthodontics PART 10: Preparation for Employment 29. The Job Search Glossary Index

"a good general guide and useful introduction to dental nursing background and techniques""Every chapter was well presented and had fantastic diagrams and photographs that would really help anyone visualise a procedure."