Pearson's comprehensive dental assisting

Author(s)

• Tyler, Lori

Bibliographic Information

Pearson's comprehensive dental assisting

Lori Tyler, editor

Pearson, c2009

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Unit One Introduction to the Field of Dentistry Chapter 1 History of Dentistry Early Times The Renaissance Early America Educational and Professional Development in the United States Community Dental Health Program Chapter 2 The Dental Team Dental Assistant Credential, Professional Growth, and Development Dentist Dental Specialist Registered Dental Hygienist Dental Laboratory Technician Support Staff in the Dental Office Chapter 3 Dental Ethics and Law Ethical Principles in Dentistry Professional Code of Ethics State Dental Practice Act Dental Jurisprudence Risk Management Confidentiality Dentist-Patient Relationship The Patient Record Unit Two Dental Sciences Chapter 4 General Anatomy and Physiology Planes and Body Directions Structural Units Body Cavities Body Regions Introduction to Major Body Systems Skeletal System Muscular System Cardiovascular System Lymphatic System Nervous System Respiratory System Digestive System Endocrine System Urinary System Integumentary System Reproductive System The Interaction of the Eleven Systems of the Body Chapter 5 Head and Neck Anatomy Regions of the Head Bones of the Skull Muscles of the Face and Oral Cavity Lymph Nodes of the Face and Neck Nerves of the Face and Neck Circulatory System of the Face and Neck Chapter 6 The Face and Oral Cavity Landmarks of the Face The Oral Cavity The Oral Cavity Proper Oral Cancer and Other Conditions Chapter 7 Oral Embryology and Histology Oral Embryology Formation and Growth of the Teeth Supporting Structures Chapter 8 Tooth Development Histology of Tooth Development Hard Tissues of the Teeth Formulation of the Periodontium Dentition Periods Chapter 9 Dental Charting Dental Arches Dentition Periods Types and Functions of Teeth Tooth Surfaces The Morphology of Teeth Angles and Divisions Stabilization of the Maxillary and Mandibular Arches Tooth Numbering Systems Cavity Classification Dental Charting Procedures Chapter 10 Oral Pathology Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Oral Cavity Oral Lesions Conditions of the Tongue Oral Conditions due to HIV and AIDS Miscellaneous Disorders Chapter 11 Microbiology Pioneers in Microbiology Major Groups of Microorganisms Viral Diseases Bacterial Diseases Unit Three Oral Health and Prevention Chapter 12 Dental Disease and Infection Control The Chain of Infection The Immune System Disease Transmission in the Dental Office Roles and Responsibilities of the CDC and OSHA in Infection Control Exposure Control Plan Procedure 12-1: Disinfecting a Treatment Room Procedure 12-2: Placing and Removing Surface Barriers Infection Control Practices Procedure 12-3: CDC Recommendations for Hand Asepsis and Hand Washing Waste Management in the Dental Office Additional Infection Control Practices Procedure 12-4: Infection Control in the Darkroom Procedure 12-5: Infection Control with a Daylight Loader Special Considerations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chapter 13 Dental Caries The Caries Process The Importance of Saliva Diagnosis of Caries Methods of Caries Intervention Risk Assessment of Caries Chapter 14 Periodontal Disease Structure of the Periodontium Prevalence of Periodontal Disease Types of Periodontal Disease Oral Conditions Linked to Periodontal Disease Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease Systemic Conditions Linked to Periodontal Disease Risk for Periodontal Disease Chapter 15 Oral Health Patient Education Fluoride Procedure 15-1: Applying a Topical Fluoride Nutrition and Dental Caries Plaque Control Program Chapter 16 Oral Nutrition Functions of Six Major Nutrients Diet Modification Diet Analysis Reading Food Labels Eating Disorders Healthy Eating Habits Chapter 17 Instrument Processing and Sterilization Introduction to Instrument Processing Classification of Patient Care Items Transporting and Processing Contaminated Patient Care Items Instrument Processing Area Procedure 17-1: Processing Contaminated Instruments Precleaning Instruments Procedure 17-2: Operating the Ultrasonic Cleaner Procedure 17-3: Testing the Ultrasonic Cleaner Packaging and Storing of Materials Sterilization Monitoring Procedure 17-4: Performing Biological Monitoring Methods of Sterilization Procedure 17-5: Operating the Autoclave Procedure 17-6: Operating the Chemical Vapor Sterilizer Sterilization Failures Handpiece Sterilization Procedure 17-7: Sterilizing Handpieces Chapter 18 Occupational Health and Safety Types of Safety Standards Hazardous Chemicals Waste Handling and Disposal Chapter 19 Dental Unit Waterlines Introduction to Dental Unit Waterlines History of Waterline Quality Biofilm Methods of Reducing Bacterial Contamination Infection Control and Dental Unit Water Unit Four Caring for the Dental Patient Chapter 20 The Dental Office Dental Office Setting Administrative and Reception Area Dentist's Private Office Dental Staff Lounge Daily Routine Office Care Procedure 20-1: Opening the Dental Office Procedure 20-2: Closing the Dental Office Clinical Treatment Rooms Clinical Equipment Central Sterilization Area Dental Laboratory Area Chapter 21 Examination and Treatment Planning Patient Record and Confidentiality Creating and Maintaining the Patient Record Patient Record Forms Obtaining the Health History Exam and Diagnostic Techniques Procedure 21-1: Preparing the Patient for the Extra and Intra oral Dental Examinations Clinical Examination of the Patient Documentation of the Dental Examination Charting Care Plan Formulation Documentation of Dental Treatment Chapter 22 Caring for the Dental Patient Establishing Patient Rapport Reviewing the Patient Record Preparing the Treatment Area Greeting and Seating the Patient Assessing Patient Needs The Rights of All Patients The Role of the Dental Assistant Caring for Patients with Special Needs Chapter 23 Obtaining Vital Signs Factors that Affect Vital Signs Body Temperature Procedure 23-1: Taking Temperature Orally Blood Pressure Procedure 23-2: Measuring Blood Pressure Pulse Respiration Procedure 23-3: Taking Pulse and Respirations Unit Five Basic Dental Clinical Skills Chapter 24 Dental Instruments Identifying Hand Instruments Instrument Classifications Rotary Equipment Instrument Systems Chapter 25 Ergonomics Ergonomics in the Dental Office Posture Injuries Sustained by Dental Assistants Muscle Strengthening Exercises Four-Handed Dentistry Motion Economy Operating Zones The Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Chapter 26 Moisture Control Oral Evacuation Systems Procedure 26-1: Placing the High-Volume Evacuator Tips Rinsing the Oral Cavity Procedure 26-2: Performing a Limited Mouth Rinse Procedure 26-3: Performing a Complete Mouth Rinse Isolation of Teeth The Dental Dam Dental Dam Placement and Removal Procedure 26-4: Placing a Dental Dam Procedure 26-5: Removing a Dental Dam Procedure 26-6: Placing a Quick Dam Special Applications of the Dental Dam Chapter 27 Pharmacology Overview of Drugs Categories of Drugs Drug Reference Materials Drug Administration Controlled Substances Act Classification of Drugs Antibiotic Prophylaxis Adverse Drug Effects Chapter 28 Anesthesia and Pain Control Local and Topical Anesthetic Agents Procedure 28-1: Application of Topical Anesthetic Injection Techniques Local Anesthetic Setup Procedure 28-2: Assembling the Local Anesthetic Syringe Procedure 28-3: Assisting in the Administration of Local Anesthesia Complications and Precautions Electronic Anesthesia Inhalation Sedation Procedure 28-4: Assisting in the Administration and Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Antianxiety Agent Intravenous Sedation General Anesthesia Documentation of Anesthesia and Pain Control Unit Six Assisting with Dental Procedures Chapter 29 Dental Radiography Discovery of X-Radiation The Dental X-ray Unit The Production of X-rays Radiation Effects Radiation Measurement Radiation Safety Operator Protection Controlling Radiation Radiation Image Characteristics Chapter 30 Dental Film and Processing Radiographs Dental Film Holders Dental X-ray Film Types of Film Film Storage Film Speed Film Processing Processing Errors Legal Considerations in Dental Radiography Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography Infection Control in Dental Radiography Procedure 30-1: Manual Dental Film Processing and Infection Control Procedure 30-2: Automatic Dental Film Processing and Infection Control Chapter 31 Intraoral Radiographic Procedures Intraoral X-ray Techniques Procedure 31-1:Patient Preparation for Intraoral Radiographs Paralleling Technique Procedure 31-2:Assembly of the XCP Paralleling Device Periapical Radiographs Using the Paralleling Technique Procedure 31-3: Full Mouth Radiographs Using the Paralleling Technique Bisecting Angle Technique Bitewing Technique Occlusal Radiographs Patients with Special Needs Positioning Difficulties Encountered with Intraoral Radiography Technical Errors in Intraoral Radiography Mounting Intraoral Radiographs Procedure 31-4:Mounting Intraoral Radiographs Chapter 32 Extraoral and Digital Radiographic Procedures Panoramic Radiography Other Extraoral Radiography Digital Radiography Chapter 33 Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials Standards of Dental Materials Properties of Dental Materials Restorations Procedure 33-1:Mixing, Placing and Carving of Dental Amalgam Procedure 33-2:Chemical Preparation, Placement, Curing and Finishing of Composite Resins Procedure 33-3:Preparing and Delivering Intermediate Restorative Material Procedure 33-4: Preparing and Delivering of Provisional Restorative Material Chapter 34 Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems Cavity Preparations Supplemental Dental Materials and Applications Pulpal Stimuli and Responses Dental Liners Procedure 34-1:Application Process of Calcium Hydroxide Liner Procedure 34-2: Application Process of Glass Ionomer Liner Procedure 34-3: Application Process of Zinc Oxide Eugenol Cement Liner (ZOE)-Two Paste System Varnishes Procedure 34-4: Application Process for Dental Varnishes Dentin Sealer Procedure 34-5: Application Process for Dentin Sealers Dental Bases Procedure 34-6: Application Process for Zinc Oxide Eugenol Cement Base (ZOE) Procedure 34-7: Application Process for Zinc Phosphate Procedure 34-8: Application Process for Polycarboxylate Cement Base Dental Bonding Procedure 34-9: Application Process for Dental Acid Etchant Dentin Bonding Enamel Bonding Procedure 34-10: Application Process for Dental Bonding Chapter 35 Dental Cements Classification of Dental Cements Types of Cements Procedure 35-1:Mixing ZOE TYPE I - Temporary Cement Procedure 35-2:Mixing ZOE Type II for Permanent Cementation Procedure 35-3:Mixing Zinc Phosphate for Permanent Cementation Procedure 35-4:Mixing Polycarboxylate Cement Procedure 35-5:Mixing Glass Ionomer Cement Procedure 35-6:Mixing Commercial Resin Cements Removing Excess Cement Procedure 35-7:Removing Excessive Cement Chapter 36 Impression Materials Types of Impressions Impression Materials Procedure 36-1:Alginate Impression Procedure Procedure 36-2:Vinyl polysiloxane Cartridge Single Phase Impression Procedure Procedure 36-3: Vinyl polysiloxane Bite Registration Procedure Chapter 37 Laboratory Materials and Procedures Safety in the Dental Laboratory Dental Laboratory Equipment Dental Laboratory Instruments Diagnostic Cast Models Pouring Dental Models Procedure 37-1:Pouring Dental Models using the Inverted Pour Method Trimming Dental Models Procedure 37-2:Trimming Diagnostic Cast Models Custom Impression Trays Procedure 37-3:Constructing an Acrylic Custom Tray Procedure 37-4: Visible Light Cure Impression Tray Dental Waxes Compound Chapter 38 General Dentistry Cavity Preparation Restorations Procedure 38-1:Assisting with a Class I Restoration Procedure 38-2:Assisting with a Class II Restoration Veneers and Bonding Procedure 38-3:Assisting with a Chair-side Veneer Tooth Whitening Chapter 39 Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry Posterior Matrix Systems Procedure 39-1:Preparing the Tofflemire Matrix System Procedure 39-2:Placement and Removal of Retainer, Matrix Band and Wedge for a Class II Restoration by an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Anterior Matrix Systems Procedure 39-3:Placement of a Clear Polyester Matrix for Class III and IV Restorations Alternative Matrix Systems Chapter 40 Fixed Prosthodontics Treatment Planning Indirect Restorations Overview of a Crown Procedure Procedure 40-1:Placement and Removal of Gingival Retraction Cord Procedure 40-2:Assisting with a Crown or Bridge Restoration Procedure 40-3:Assisting in the Cementation of a Fixed Prosthesis Overview of a Bridge Procedure Machined Restorations Patient Instructions Role of the Laboratory Technician Chapter 41 Provisional Coverage Criteria for Provisional Fabrication Procedure 41-1:Custom Provisional Bridge Procedure Procedure 41-2: Aluminum Shell Provisional Procedure Provisional Restoration Materials Home Care Instructions Chapter 42 Removable Prosthodontics History of Removable Dental Prosthesis Factors Influencing the Choice Removable Partial Denture Procedure 42-1:Making a Final Impression for a Partial Denture The Complete (Full) Denture Immediate Dentures Overdentures Denture Relining Denture Repairs Denture Duplication Chapter 43 Dental Implants The Dental Implant Patient Types of Implants Preparation for Implants Dental Implant Maintenance The Future of Implants Chapter 44 Endodontic Procedures Causes of Pulpal Damage Symptoms of Pulpal Damage Endodontic Diagnosis Endodontic Procedures Instruments and Accessories Medicaments and Materials in Endodontics Overview of Endodontic Treatment Procedure 44-1:Endodontic Procedure Surgical Endodontics Procedure 44-2:Apicoectomy and Retrograde Filling Chapter 45 Periodontal Procedures The Periodontal Practice The Periodontal Examination Periodontal Instruments Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment (NSPT) Surgical Periodontal Treatment Lasers in Periodontics Chapter 46 Oral Surgery Procedures Indications for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The Oral Surgeon The Dental Surgical Assistant The Surgical Setting Specialized Instruments and Accessories Surgical Asepsis Procedure 46-1: Surgical Scrub Procedure 46-2: Putting on Surgical Gloves Surgical Preparation Surgical Procedures Sutures Instructions for Patient Care Post Surgical Complications Chapter 47 Pediatric Dentistry Procedures Pediatric Team Pediatric Dental Office The Pediatric Patient Patient's with Special Needs Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Preventative Dentistry Procedures Procedure 47-1: Fluoride Application Restorative Procedures and Equipment Endodontic Procedures Procedure 47-2:Pulpotomy on a Pediatric Patient Prosthodontic Procedures Procedure 47-3:Placement of Stainless Steel Crowns Dental Trauma Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Chapter 48 Coronal Polishing Coronal Polishing Dental Stains Coronal Polishing Materials and Equipment Coronal Polishing Steps Procedure 48-1: Coronal Polishing Chapter 49 Dental Sealants Dental Caries and Sealants Indications for Sealants Contraindications for Sealants Types of Sealant Material Storage and Use of Sealants Precautions for Dental Personnel and Patients Procedure 49-1: Dental Sealants Factors in Sealant Retention Chapter 50 Orthodontic Procedures The Orthodontist Orthodontic Assistant The Orthodontic Office Understanding Occlusion The Alignment of Teeth and Arches Orthodontic Records and Treatment Planning Case Presentation Specialized Instruments Orthodontic Treatment Procedure 50-1:Placing and Removing Brass Wire Separators Procedure 50-2:Placing and Removing Steel Separating Springs Procedure 50-3:Placing and Removing Elastomeric Ring Separators Procedure 50-4: Assisting in the Fitting and Cementation of Orthodontic Bands Procedure 50-5: Assisting in the Direct Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets Auxillary Attachments Procedure 50-6: Placing the Arch Wire and Ligature Ties Headgear Adjustment Visits Oral Hygiene and Dietary Instructions Completed Treatment Procedure 50-7: Completion Appointment Chapter 51 Assisting in Emergency Care Preventing Medical Emergencies Emergency Preparedness Recognizing and Emergency Protocol for Emergency Situations Procedure 51-1:ABC's of CPR Procedure 51-2:Operating the Automated External Defibrillator Emergency Equipment and Supplies Procedure 51-3:Operating the Automated External Defibrillator Emergency Responses Procedure 51-4:Obstructed Airway Management Dental Emergencies Documentation of an Emergency Unit 7 Dental Office Management Chapter 52 Communication Techniques The Communication Process Verbal Communication Non-Verbal Communication Listening Skills Communicating with Members of the Dental Team Cultural Diversity Phone Skills Office Equipment Written Communication Dental Office Procedure Manual Chapter 53 Practice Management Procedures Operating Procedure Manual Computer Applications in the Dental Office Record Keeping Filing and Storing of Patient Records Appointment Scheduling Preventative Recall Programs Inventory Management Equipment Repairs Chapter 54 Financial Management Accounting Preventative Account Management Accounts Receivable Procedure 54-1:Basics to Managing Financial Transactions Collections Accounts Payable Management Writing Checks Procedure 54-2:Check writing steps Payroll Chapter 55 Dental Insurance Dental Insurance Terminology Dental Insurance Plans Dental Procedure Codes Processing Claims Management of Claims Chapter 56 Marketing Your Skills Professional Career Goals and Opportunities Locating Employment Opportunities The Resume and Cover Letter Procedure 56-1:Steps to Preparing a Professional Resume and Cover Letter The Interview and Follow Up Employment Negotiations Rights as an Employee Advancing One's Career

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Details

• NCID: BA87387231
• ISBN:
  • 9780131744196
• LCCN: 2008021657
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J.
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 916, 3, 4, 9, 33 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Attached Material: 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
• Classification:
  • LCC : RK60.5
  • NLM : WU 90
  • DC22 : 617.6/0233
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Dental assistants
  • LCSH : Dentistry
  • MESH : Dental Assistants