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. Janet Sell, CDA, Ed.D. is the former Director for the Dental Assisting Program at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri. She had been on faculty with OTC since 1999. Her educational background includes an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education from Ozarks Technical Community College. Before becoming an educator, she practiced for 15 years as a certified dental assistant. Dr. Sell holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Communication from Drury University, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Lindenwood University. Throughout her career as a certified dental assistant, she has remained active with the Dental Assisting National Board as a site visitor/consultant for the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Missouri and Springfield Dental Assistants Association, and the Missouri Dental Assisting Educators. Dr. Sell currently serves as the Councelor for the Dental Assisting Section with the American Dental Educators Association. Dr. Sell has received formal recognition of achievement for her work, including the Excellence in Education award.

• Unit 1: The Dental Assisting Profession1. History of Dentistry2. The Dental Healthcare Team3. The Professional Dental Assistant4. Ethics and Code of Conduct in Dentistry5. Dentistry and the LawUnit 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 MorphologyUnit 3: Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Disease13. Preventive Dentistry14. Nutrition15. Dental Caries16. Periodontal Disease17. Oral PathologyUnit 4: Infection Prevention in Dentistry18. Microbiology19. Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention20. Principles and Techniques of Disinfection21. Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and SterilizationUnit 5: Health and Safety in the Dental Setting22. Regulatory and Advisory Agencies23. Chemical and Waste Management24. Dental Unit Water Quality25. Occupational HazardsUnit 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 EmergencyUnit 7: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry32. The Dental Office33. Delivering Dental Care34. Dental Hand Instruments35. Dental Handpieces and Accessories36. Moisture Control37. Anesthesia and Pain ControlUnit 8: Radiographic Imaging38. Foundation of Dental Radiology39. Digital Imaging: Techniques and Processing40. Compliance and Prevention in Dental Radiography41. Intraoral Imaging42. Extraoral ImagingUnit 9: Dental Materials43. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials44. Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems45. Dental Cements46. Impression Materials and Methods47. Laboratory Materials and ProceduresUnit 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. OrthodonticsUnit 11: Dental Administration and Communication Skills61. Communication in the Dental Office62. Business Operating Systems63. Financial Management in the Dental Office64. Marketing Your Skills