Modern 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 Dental Assisting Profession1. History of Dentistry2. The Dental Healthcare Team3. The Professional Dental Assistant 4. Ethics and Code of Conduct in Dentistry5. Dentistry and the LawPART 2: Sciences in Dentistry6. General Anatomy7. General Physiology8. Oral Embryology and Histology9. Head and Neck Anatomy10. Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity11. Overview of the Dentitions12. Tooth MorphologyPART 3: Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Disease13. Impact of Oral Public Health14. Nutrition 15. Dental Caries Preventive Dentistry16. Periodontal Disease 17. Oral PathologyPART 4: Infection Prevention in Dentistry18. Microbiology19. Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention20. Principles and Techniques of Disinfection21. Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and SterilizationPART 5: Occupational Health and Safety22 Regulatory and Advisory Agencies23. Chemical and Waste Management24. Dental Unit Waterlines25. ErgonomicsPART 6: Patient Information and Assessment26. The Patient's Dental Record27. Vital Signs28. Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning29. The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient30. Principles of Pharmacology31. Assisting in a Medical EmergencyPART 7: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry32. The Dental Office33. Delivering Dental Care34. Dental Hand Instruments35. Dental Handpieces and Accessories36. Moisture Control37. Anesthesia and Pain ControlPART 8: Radiographic Imaging38. Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiologic Safety39. Dental Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs40. Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention41. Intraoral Imaging42. Extraoral ImagingPART 9: Dental Materials43. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials44. Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems45. Dental Cements46. Impression Materials and Methods47. Laboratory Materials and ProceduresPART 10: Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care48. General Dentistry49. Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry50. Fixed Prosthodontics51. Provisional Coverage52. Removable Prosthodontics53. Dental Implants54. Endodontics55. Periodontics56. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery57. Pediatric Dentistry58. Coronal Polishing59. Dental Sealants60. OrthodonticsPART 11: Dental Administration and Communication Skills61. Communication in the Dental Office62. Business Operating Systems63. Financial Management in the Dental Office64. Marketing Your Skills