Student Workbook for 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 ONE THE PROFESSION1 Introduction to Dental Assisting2 Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental AssistingPART TWO THE SCIENCES3 Anatomy and Physiology4 Dental AnatomyPART THREE INFECTION CONTROL IN THE DENTAL SETTING5 Microbiology and Disease Transmission6 Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials7 Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation8 Instrument ProcessingPART FOUR PATIENT CARE9 The Dental Patient10 Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficePART FIVE FOUNDATION OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY11 Delivering Dental Care12 Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories13 The Dental Examination14 Moisture Control15 Pain and Anxiety ManagementPART SIX DENTAL IMAGING16 Principal Concepts of Radiation17 Oral RadiographyPART SEVEN DENTAL MATERIALS18 Restorative and Esthetic Materials19 Impression Materials and Laboratory ProceduresPART EIGHT PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY20 Preventive Care21 Coronal Polishing and Dental SealantsPART NINE COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY22 Restorative Dentistry23 Prosthodontics and Digital Technology24 Periodontics25 Endodontics26 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery27 Pediatric Dentistry28 OrthodonticsPART TEN PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT29 EmploymentFlashcards