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Dental assisting : a comprehensive approach

Author
Phinney, Donna J.
Title
Dental assisting : a comprehensive approach / Donna J. Phinney, Judy H. Halstead.
Format
Book CD-ROM
Edition
4th ed.
Published
Australia ; Clifton Park, NY : Delmar Cengage Learning, c2013.
Description
xxxvi, 1047 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Other contributors
Halstead, Judy H.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
  • Sect. I. Introduction. Introduction to the dental profession
  • Psychology, communication, and multicultural interaction
  • Ethics, jurisprudence, and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act
  • Sect. II. Prevention and nutrition. Oral health and preventive techniques
  • Nutrition
  • Sect. III. Basic dental sciences. General anatomy and physiology
  • Head and neck anatomy
  • Embryology and histology
  • Tooth morphology
  • Sect. IV. Preclinical dental skills. Microbiology
  • Infection control
  • Management of hazardous materials
  • Preparation for patient care
  • Dental charting
  • Pharmacology
  • Emergency management
  • Sect. V. Clinical dental procedures. Introduction to the dental office and basic chairside assisting
  • Basic chairside instruments and tray systems
  • Instrument transfer and maintaining the operating field
  • Anesthesia and sedation
  • Sect. VI. Dental radiography. Introduction to dental radiography and equipment
  • Production and evaluation of dental radiographs
  • Extraoral and digital radiography
  • Sect. VII. Dental specialties. Endodontics
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Oral pathology
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric dentistry and enamel sealants
  • Periodontics and coronal polish
  • Fixed prosthodontics and gingival retraction
  • Cosmetic dentistry and teeth whitening
  • Removable prosthodontics
  • Sect. VIII. Restorative and laboratory materials and techniques. Dental cements, bases, liners, and bonding agents
  • Restorative materials, dental dam, matrix, and wedge
  • Laboratory materials and techniques
  • Sect. IX. Dental practice management. Dental office management
  • Employment strategies
  • Append. A. Dental and dental-related organizations and publications resource list
  • Append. B. Stages of tooth eruption.
Subject headings
Dental assistants. Dentistry
Medical subjects
Dental Assistants. Dentistry.
ISBN
9781111542986 (hbk.) 1111542988 (hbk.)

Holdings

Library
Northwest Library (Gary)
Call Number
RK60.5 .P48 2013
Location
Checked out Due: 06-19-2016