Pearson’s Comprehensive Dental Assisting is all about ensuring that you will be a successful student and dental assistant. To help ensure this success, a focus is placed on learning both technical and people skills. This comprehensive textbook presents a step-by-step, competency based approach that covers all the facets of the dental assisting profession. People skills are covered throughout the text as various areas related to cultural and lifespan considerations are discussed. This text was developed and organized with both the needs of the instructor and student in mind. Attention was paid to ensure that the information flowed smoothly and that the topics were presented simply for students to be able to grasp the concepts.
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- Utgivningsdatum2008-12-05
- Mått235 x 283 x 35 mm
- Vikt2 280 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor1 000
- FörlagPearson Education (US)
- ISBN9780131744196
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- CONTENTS Unit One Introduction to the Field of Dentistry Chapter 1 History of DentistryEarly TimesThe RenaissanceEarly AmericaEducational and Professional Development in the United StatesCommunity Dental Health Program Chapter 2 The Dental TeamDental AssistantCredential, Professional Growth, and DevelopmentDentistDental SpecialistRegistered Dental HygienistDental Laboratory TechnicianSupport Staff in the Dental Office Chapter 3 Dental Ethics and LawEthical Principles in DentistryProfessional Code of EthicsState Dental Practice ActDental JurisprudenceRisk ManagementConfidentialityDentist-Patient RelationshipThe Patient Record Unit Two Dental Sciences Chapter 4 General Anatomy and PhysiologyPlanes and Body DirectionsStructural UnitsBody CavitiesBody Regions Introduction to Major Body SystemsSkeletal SystemMuscular SystemCardiovascular SystemLymphatic SystemNervous SystemRespiratory SystemDigestive SystemEndocrine SystemUrinary SystemIntegumentary SystemReproductive SystemThe Interaction of the Eleven Systems of the Body Chapter 5 Head and Neck AnatomyRegions of the HeadBones of the SkullMuscles of the Face and Oral CavityLymph Nodes of the Face and NeckNerves of the Face and NeckCirculatory System of the Face and Neck Chapter 6 The Face and Oral CavityLandmarks of the FaceThe Oral CavityThe Oral Cavity ProperOral Cancer and Other Conditions Chapter 7 Oral Embryology and HistologyOral EmbryologyFormation and Growth of the TeethSupporting Structures Chapter 8 Tooth DevelopmentHistology of Tooth DevelopmentHard Tissues of the TeethFormulation of the PeriodontiumDentition Periods Chapter 9 Dental ChartingDental ArchesDentition PeriodsTypes and Functions of TeethTooth SurfacesThe Morphology of TeethAngles and DivisionsStabilization of the Maxillary and Mandibular ArchesTooth Numbering SystemsCavity ClassificationDental Charting Procedures Chapter 10 Oral PathologyDiseases and Conditions Affecting the Oral CavityOral LesionsConditions of the TongueOral Conditions due to HIV and AIDSMiscellaneous Disorders Chapter 11 MicrobiologyPioneers in MicrobiologyMajor Groups of MicroorganismsViral DiseasesBacterial Diseases Unit Three Oral Health and Prevention Chapter 12 Dental Disease and Infection ControlThe Chain of InfectionThe Immune SystemDisease Transmission in the Dental OfficeRoles and Responsibilities of the CDC and OSHA in Infection ControlExposure Control PlanProcedure 12-1: Disinfecting a Treatment RoomProcedure 12-2: Placing and Removing Surface BarriersInfection Control PracticesProcedure 12-3: CDC Recommendations for Hand Asepsis and Hand Washing Waste Management in the Dental OfficeAdditional Infection Control PracticesProcedure 12-4: Infection Control in the DarkroomProcedure 12-5: Infection Control with a Daylight LoaderSpecial Considerations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chapter 13 Dental CariesThe Caries ProcessThe Importance of SalivaDiagnosis of CariesMethods of Caries InterventionRisk Assessment of Caries Chapter 14 Periodontal DiseaseStructure of the PeriodontiumPrevalence of Periodontal DiseaseTypes of Periodontal DiseaseOral Conditions Linked to Periodontal DiseaseSigns and Symptoms of Periodontal DiseaseSystemic Conditions Linked to Periodontal DiseaseRisk for Periodontal Disease Chapter 15 Oral HealthPatient EducationFluorideProcedure 15-1: Applying a Topical FluorideNutrition and Dental CariesPlaque Control Program Chapter 16 Oral NutritionFunctions of Six Major NutrientsDiet ModificationDiet AnalysisReading Food LabelsEating DisordersHealthy Eating Habits Chapter 17 Instrument Processing and SterilizationIntroduction to Instrument ProcessingClassification of Patient Care ItemsTransporting and Processing Contaminated Patient Care ItemsInstrument Processing AreaProcedure 17-1: Processing Contaminated InstrumentsPrecleaning InstrumentsProcedure 17-2: Operating the Ultrasonic CleanerProcedure 17-3: Testing the Ultrasonic CleanerPackaging and Storing of MaterialsSterilization MonitoringProcedure 17-4: Performing Biological MonitoringMethods of SterilizationProcedure 17-5: Operating the AutoclaveProcedure 17-6: Operating the Chemical Vapor Sterilizer Sterilization FailuresHandpiece SterilizationProcedure 17-7: Sterilizing Handpieces Chapter 18 Occupational Health and SafetyTypes of Safety StandardsHazardous ChemicalsWaste Handling and Disposal Chapter 19 Dental Unit WaterlinesIntroduction to Dental Unit WaterlinesHistory of Waterline QualityBiofilmMethods of Reducing Bacterial ContaminationInfection Control and Dental Unit Water Unit Four Caring for the Dental Patient Chapter 20 The Dental OfficeDental Office SettingAdministrative and Reception AreaDentist’s Private OfficeDental Staff LoungeDaily Routine Office CareProcedure 20-1: Opening the Dental OfficeProcedure 20-2: Closing the Dental OfficeClinical Treatment RoomsClinical EquipmentCentral Sterilization AreaDental Laboratory Area Chapter 21 Examination and Treatment PlanningPatient Record and ConfidentialityCreating and Maintaining the Patient RecordPatient Record FormsObtaining the Health HistoryExam and Diagnostic TechniquesProcedure 21-1: Preparing the Patient for the Extra and Intra oral Dental ExaminationsClinical Examination of the PatientDocumentation of the Dental ExaminationChartingCare Plan FormulationDocumentation of Dental Treatment Chapter 22 Caring for the Dental PatientEstablishing Patient RapportReviewing the Patient RecordPreparing the Treatment AreaGreeting and Seating the PatientAssessing Patient NeedsThe Rights of All PatientsThe Role of the Dental AssistantCaring for Patients with Special Needs Chapter 23 Obtaining Vital SignsFactors that Affect Vital SignsBody TemperatureProcedure 23-1: Taking Temperature OrallyBlood PressureProcedure 23-2: Measuring Blood PressurePulseRespirationProcedure 23-3: Taking Pulse and Respirations Unit Five Basic Dental Clinical Skills Chapter 24 Dental InstrumentsIdentifying Hand InstrumentsInstrument ClassificationsRotary EquipmentInstrument Systems Chapter 25 ErgonomicsErgonomics in the Dental OfficePostureInjuries Sustained by Dental AssistantsMuscle Strengthening ExercisesFour-Handed DentistryMotion EconomyOperating ZonesThe Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Chapter 26 Moisture ControlOral Evacuation SystemsProcedure 26-1: Placing the High-Volume Evacuator TipsRinsing the Oral CavityProcedure 26-2: Performing a Limited Mouth RinseProcedure 26-3: Performing a Complete Mouth RinseIsolation of TeethThe Dental DamDental Dam Placement and RemovalProcedure 26-4: Placing a Dental DamProcedure 26-5: Removing a Dental DamProcedure 26-6: Placing a Quick DamSpecial Applications of the Dental Dam Chapter 27 PharmacologyOverview of DrugsCategories of DrugsDrug Reference MaterialsDrug AdministrationControlled Substances ActClassification of DrugsAntibiotic ProphylaxisAdverse Drug Effects Chapter 28 Anesthesia and Pain ControlLocal and Topical Anesthetic Agents Procedure 28-1: Application of Topical AnestheticInjection TechniquesLocal Anesthetic SetupProcedure 28-2: Assembling the Local Anesthetic SyringeProcedure 28-3: Assisting in the Administration of Local AnesthesiaComplications and PrecautionsElectronic AnesthesiaInhalation SedationProcedure 28-4: Assisting in the Administration and Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen SedationAntianxiety AgentIntravenous SedationGeneral AnesthesiaDocumentation of Anesthesia and Pain Control Unit Six Assisting with Dental Procedures Chapter 29 Dental RadiographyDiscovery of X-RadiationThe Dental X-ray UnitThe Production of X-raysRadiation EffectsRadiation MeasurementRadiation SafetyOperator ProtectionControlling RadiationRadiation Image Characteristics Chapter 30 Dental Film and Processing RadiographsDental Film HoldersDental X-ray FilmTypes of FilmFilm StorageFilm SpeedFilm ProcessingProcessing ErrorsLegal Considerations in Dental RadiographyQuality Assurance in Dental RadiographyInfection Control in Dental Radiography Procedure 30-1: Manual Dental Film Processing and Infection ControlProcedure 30-2: Automatic Dental Film Processing and Infection Control Chapter 31 Intraoral Radiographic ProceduresIntraoral X-ray TechniquesProcedure 31-1:Patient Preparation for Intraoral RadiographsParalleling TechniqueProcedure 31-2:Assembly of the XCP Paralleling DevicePeriapical Radiographs Using the Paralleling TechniqueProcedure 31-3: Full Mouth Radiographs Using the Paralleling TechniqueBisecting Angle TechniqueBitewing Technique Occlusal RadiographsPatients with Special NeedsPositioning Difficulties Encountered with Intraoral RadiographyTechnical Errors in Intraoral RadiographyMounting Intraoral RadiographsProcedure 31-4:Mounting Intraoral Radiographs Chapter 32 Extraoral and Digital Radiographic ProceduresPanoramic RadiographyOther Extraoral RadiographyDigital Radiography Chapter 33 Restorative and Esthetic Dental MaterialsStandards of Dental MaterialsProperties of Dental MaterialsRestorationsProcedure 33-1:Mixing, Placing and Carving of Dental AmalgamProcedure 33-2:Chemical Preparation, Placement, Curing and Finishing of Composite ResinsProcedure 33-3:Preparing and Delivering Intermediate Restorative MaterialProcedure 33-4: Preparing and Delivering of Provisional Restorative Material Chapter 34 Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding SystemsCavity PreparationsSupplemental Dental Materials and ApplicationsPulpal Stimuli and ResponsesDental LinersProcedure 34-1:Application Process of Calcium Hydroxide LinerProcedure 34-2: Application Process of Glass Ionomer LinerProcedure 34-3: Application Process of Zinc Oxide Eugenol Cement Liner (ZOE)-Two Paste SystemVarnishesProcedure 34-4: Application Process for Dental VarnishesDentin SealerProcedure 34-5: Application Process for Dentin SealersDental BasesProcedure 34-6: Application Process for Zinc Oxide Eugenol Cement Base (ZOE)Procedure 34-7: Application Process for Zinc PhosphateProcedure 34-8: Application Process for Polycarboxylate Cement BaseDental BondingProcedure 34-9: Application Process for Dental Acid EtchantDentin BondingEnamel BondingProcedure 34-10: Application Process for Dental Bonding Chapter 35 Dental CementsClassification of Dental CementsTypes of CementsProcedure 35-1:Mixing ZOE TYPE I - Temporary CementProcedure 35-2:Mixing ZOE Type II for Permanent CementationProcedure 35-3:Mixing Zinc Phosphate for Permanent CementationProcedure 35-4:Mixing Polycarboxylate CementProcedure 35-5:Mixing Glass Ionomer CementProcedure 35-6:Mixing Commercial Resin CementsRemoving Excess CementProcedure 35-7:Removing Excessive Cement Chapter 36 Impression MaterialsTypes of ImpressionsImpression MaterialsProcedure 36-1:Alginate Impression ProcedureProcedure 36-2:Vinyl polysiloxane Cartridge Single Phase Impression ProcedureProcedure 36-3: Vinyl polysiloxane Bite Registration Procedure Chapter 37 Laboratory Materials and ProceduresSafety in the Dental LaboratoryDental Laboratory EquipmentDental Laboratory InstrumentsDiagnostic Cast ModelsPouring Dental ModelsProcedure 37-1:Pouring Dental Models using the Inverted Pour MethodTrimming Dental ModelsProcedure 37-2:Trimming Diagnostic Cast ModelsCustom Impression TraysProcedure 37-3:Constructing an Acrylic Custom TrayProcedure 37-4: Visible Light Cure Impression TrayDental WaxesCompound Chapter 38 General DentistryCavity PreparationRestorationsProcedure 38-1:Assisting with a Class I RestorationProcedure 38-2:Assisting with a Class II RestorationVeneers and BondingProcedure 38-3:Assisting with a Chair-side VeneerTooth Whitening Chapter 39 Matrix Systems for Restorative DentistryPosterior Matrix SystemsProcedure 39-1:Preparing the Tofflemire Matrix SystemProcedure 39-2:Placement and Removal of Retainer, Matrix Band and Wedge for a Class II Restoration by an Expanded Duties Dental AssistantAnterior Matrix SystemsProcedure 39-3:Placement of a Clear Polyester Matrix for Class III and IV RestorationsAlternative Matrix Systems Chapter 40 Fixed ProsthodonticsTreatment PlanningIndirect RestorationsOverview of a Crown ProcedureProcedure 40-1:Placement and Removal of Gingival Retraction CordProcedure 40-2:Assisting with a Crown or Bridge RestorationProcedure 40-3:Assisting in the Cementation of a Fixed ProsthesisOverview of a Bridge ProcedureMachined RestorationsPatient InstructionsRole of the Laboratory Technician Chapter 41 Provisional CoverageCriteria for Provisional FabricationProcedure 41-1:Custom Provisional Bridge ProcedureProcedure 41-2: Aluminum Shell Provisional ProcedureProvisional Restoration MaterialsHome Care Instructions Chapter 42 Removable ProsthodonticsHistory of Removable Dental ProsthesisFactors Influencing the Choice Removable Partial DentureProcedure 42-1:Making a Final Impression for a Partial Denture The Complete (Full) DentureImmediate DenturesOverdenturesDenture ReliningDenture RepairsDenture Duplication Chapter 43 Dental ImplantsThe Dental Implant PatientTypes of ImplantsPreparation for ImplantsDental Implant MaintenanceThe Future of Implants Chapter 44 Endodontic ProceduresCauses of Pulpal DamageSymptoms of Pulpal DamageEndodontic DiagnosisEndodontic ProceduresInstruments and AccessoriesMedicaments and Materials in EndodonticsOverview of Endodontic TreatmentProcedure 44-1:Endodontic ProcedureSurgical EndodonticsProcedure 44-2:Apicoectomy and Retrograde Filling Chapter 45 Periodontal ProceduresThe Periodontal PracticeThe Periodontal ExaminationPeriodontal InstrumentsNon-surgical Periodontal Treatment (NSPT)Surgical Periodontal TreatmentLasers in Periodontics Chapter 46 Oral Surgery ProceduresIndications for Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryThe Oral SurgeonThe Dental Surgical AssistantThe Surgical SettingSpecialized Instruments and AccessoriesSurgical AsepsisProcedure 46-1: Surgical ScrubProcedure 46-2: Putting on Surgical GlovesSurgical PreparationSurgical ProceduresSuturesInstructions for Patient CarePost Surgical Complications Chapter 47 Pediatric Dentistry ProceduresPediatric TeamPediatric Dental OfficeThe Pediatric PatientPatient’s with Special NeedsDiagnosis and Treatment PlanningPreventative Dentistry ProceduresProcedure 47-1: Fluoride ApplicationRestorative Procedures and EquipmentEndodontic ProceduresProcedure 47-2:Pulpotomy on a Pediatric PatientProsthodontic ProceduresProcedure 47-3:Placement of Stainless Steel CrownsDental TraumaReporting Child Abuse and Neglect Chapter 48 Coronal PolishingCoronal PolishingDental StainsCoronal Polishing Materials and EquipmentCoronal Polishing StepsProcedure 48-1: Coronal Polishing Chapter 49 Dental SealantsDental Caries and SealantsIndications for SealantsContraindications for SealantsTypes of Sealant MaterialStorage and Use of SealantsPrecautions for Dental Personnel and PatientsProcedure 49-1: Dental SealantsFactors in Sealant Retention Chapter 50 Orthodontic ProceduresThe OrthodontistOrthodontic AssistantThe Orthodontic OfficeUnderstanding OcclusionThe Alignment of Teeth and ArchesOrthodontic Records and Treatment PlanningCase PresentationSpecialized InstrumentsOrthodontic TreatmentProcedure 50-1:Placing and Removing Brass Wire SeparatorsProcedure 50-2:Placing and Removing Steel Separating SpringsProcedure 50-3:Placing and Removing Elastomeric Ring SeparatorsProcedure 50-4: Assisting in the Fitting and Cementation of Orthodontic BandsProcedure 50-5: Assisting in the Direct Bonding of Orthodontic BracketsAuxillary AttachmentsProcedure 50-6: Placing the Arch Wire and Ligature TiesHeadgearAdjustment VisitsOral Hygiene and Dietary InstructionsCompleted TreatmentProcedure 50-7: Completion Appointment Chapter 51 Assisting in Emergency CarePreventing Medical EmergenciesEmergency PreparednessRecognizing and EmergencyProtocol for Emergency SituationsProcedure 51-1:ABC’s of CPRProcedure 51-2:Operating the Automated External DefibrillatorEmergency Equipment and SuppliesProcedure 51-3:Operating the Automated External DefibrillatorEmergency ResponsesProcedure 51-4:Obstructed Airway ManagementDental EmergenciesDocumentation of an Emergency Unit 7 Dental Office Management Chapter 52 Communication TechniquesThe Communication ProcessVerbal CommunicationNon-Verbal CommunicationListening SkillsCommunicating with Members of the Dental TeamCultural DiversityPhone SkillsOffice EquipmentWritten CommunicationDental Office Procedure Manual Chapter 53 Practice Management ProceduresOperating Procedure ManualComputer Applications in the Dental OfficeRecord KeepingFiling and Storing of Patient RecordsAppointment SchedulingPreventative Recall ProgramsInventory ManagementEquipment Repairs Chapter 54 Financial ManagementAccountingPreventative Account ManagementAccounts ReceivableProcedure 54-1:Basics to Managing Financial TransactionsCollectionsAccounts Payable ManagementWriting ChecksProcedure 54-2:Check writing stepsPayroll Chapter 55 Dental InsuranceDental Insurance TerminologyDental Insurance PlansDental Procedure CodesProcessing ClaimsManagement of Claims Chapter 56 Marketing Your SkillsProfessional Career Goals and OpportunitiesLocating Employment OpportunitiesThe Resume and Cover LetterProcedure 56-1:Steps to Preparing a Professional Resume and Cover LetterThe Interview and Follow UpEmployment NegotiationsRights as an EmployeeAdvancing One’s Career
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