
Modern Dental Assisting
5th Edition
By: Debbie S., CDA, MS Robinson
Hardcover | 19 May 2023 | Edition Number 14
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Easily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and trusted text available. For more than 45 years, students and practitioners alike have relied on Modern Dental Assisting for its cutting-edge content, easy-to-grasp writing style, step-by-step procedures, and top-notch visuals. And the new 14th edition is no exception. With updated content - including the latest technological advancements, clinical photographs, and coverage of cultural diversity and how it relates to patient care - this new edition will guide you from your first day of class all the way to your first job in dental assisting.
- Comprehensive, cutting-edge content presented in an approachable writing style
- aids comprehension.
- Step-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions include helpful color-coding and photos.
- Chapter features include recall questions throughout; boxes on infection control and CDC practices; and end-of-chapter elements regarding patient education, law and ethics, future trends, and critical thinking.
- Key terminology list offers definitions, visual highlights within chapter discussions, and an alphabetized list in the glossary with cross-references to chapter locations.
- Learning and performance outcomes address didactic knowledge and clinical skills mastery.
- NEW! Expanded coverage of digital technology topics
- in general dentistry and dental specialties prepares you to work in modern dental settings.
- NEW! Additional illustrations enhance an already stellar art program, with more than 1,700 images.
- NEW! Consistent chapter organization with modernized learning outcomes help you understand important topics more easily.
- UPDATED! Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3, available for download on the companion Evolve website, gives you experience working with practice management software.
- UPDATED! Revised Dentrix exercises on the Evolve companion website correlate with the updated Dentrix Learning Edition software.
Debbie S. Robinson recently 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.
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
About the author
About the contributors
Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Preface
The learning package
How to use modern dental assisting
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Part 1: The Dental Assisting Profession
1. History of dentistry
Dentistry through history
Diversity and inclusion in dentistry
History of allied dental health
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
2. The dental healthcare team
The dental health team
Types of dental practice settings
Dental assistant
Registered dental hygienist
Dental laboratory technician
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
3. The professional dental assistant
Dental assisting as a profession
The dental assistant’s role throughout the dental office
Professional appearance
Credentialing of dental assistants
Professional organizations
Career pathways
Conclusion
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
4. Ethics and code of conduct in dentistry
Principles of ethics
Ethical standards in dentistry
Professional code of ethics for dental assistants
Applying ethical principles
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
5. Dentistry and the law
The law
Board of dentistry
State Dental Practice Act
Standard of care
Malpractice
Risk management
Patients records
Reporting abuse and neglect
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 2: Sciences in Dentistry
6. General anatomy
Understanding anatomy
Structural units
Body cavities
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
7. General physiology
Physiology
Body systems
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Cardiovascular system
Nervous system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Urinary system
Integumentary system
Reproductive system
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
8. Oral embryology and histology
Embryology
Oral facial development after birth
Oral histology
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
9. Head and neck anatomy
Head and neck anatomy
Bones of the skull
Temporomandibular joints
Muscles of the head and neck
Salivary glands
Blood supply to the head and neck
Nerves of the head and neck
Lymph nodes of the head and neck
Paranasal sinuses
Conclusions
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
10. Landmarks of the face and oral cavity
Oral facial reference
The oral cavity
The oral cavity proper
Conclusion
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
11. Overview of the dentitions
The dentition
Dentition periods
Dental arches
Types and functions of teeth
Tooth surfaces
Anatomic features of teeth
Angles and divisions of teeth
Occlusion and malocclusion
Stabilization of the arches
Tooth-numbering systems
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
12. Tooth morphology
Tooth morphology
Anterior permanent dentition
Posterior permanent dentition
Primary dentition
Conclusion
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 3: Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Disease
13. Impact of oral public health
Dental health in the United States
Preventing dental disease
Early preventive dental care
Fluoride
Plaque control program
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
14. Nutrition
Nutrition and oral health
The essential nutrients
Nutrient recommendations
Reading food labels
Nutrition and dental caries
Role of the dental team in patient nutrition
Eating disorders
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
15. Dental caries
Dental caries
Bacterial infection
The caries process
Early childhood caries
The importance of saliva
Caries diagnosis
Caries assessment systems
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
16. Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease
Causes of periodontal disease
The systemic connection
Stages of periodontal diseases
Diagnosis of periodontal disease
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
17. Oral pathology
Oral pathology
Making a diagnosis
Acute and chronic inflammation
Oral lesions
Diseases of the oral soft tissues
Conditions of the tongue
Oral cancer
Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Developmental disturbances
Miscellaneous conditions
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 4: Infection Prevention in Dentistry
18. Microbiology
Understanding microbiology
Major groups of microorganisms
Viral diseases
Bacterial diseases
Pandemic diseases
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
19. Disease transmission and infection prevention
Exposure to diseases in the dental setting
The chain of infection
Course of infection
The immune system
Disease transmission in the dental office
Infection control program
Hi-tech dental equipment
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
20. Principles and techniques of disinfection
Disinfection processes
Environmental infection control
Precleaning and disinfection
Evacuator system
Housekeeping surfaces
Greener infection control
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
21. Principles and techniques of instrument processing and sterilization
Sterilization techniques
Classification of instruments and practices
Instrument-processing area
Precleaning and packaging instruments
Methods of sterilization
Sterilization monitoring
Handpiece sterilization
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 5: Occupational Health and Safety
22. Regulatory and advisory agencies
Regulatory and non-regulatory agencies
Government agencies
OSHA hazard communication program
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
23. Chemical and waste management
Exposure hazards in the dental office
Hazardous chemicals
Dental office waste management
Hazard communication program
Disposal of waste
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
24. Dental unit waterlines
Waterborne diseases
Microorganisms in dental unit waterlines
Methods for reducing bacterial contamination
Infection control and dental unit water
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
25. Ergonomics
The importance of ergonomics
Ergonomics in the dental office
Risk factors in the workforce
Muscle-strengthening exercises
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 6: Patient Information and Assessment
26. The patient’s dental record
The dental record
Dental record systems
Components of the dental record
Entering data in a patient’s dental record
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
27. Vital signs
Vital signs
Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood pressure
Advanced monitoring procedures
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
28. Oral diagnosis and treatment planning
Oral diagnosis and treatment planning
Examination and diagnostic techniques
Recording the dental examination
Clinical examination of the patient
The treatment plan
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
29. The special needs and medically compromised patient
Your patient’s health
The aging population
Oral health of the aging
The special needs patient
Specific disorders of the medically compromised patient
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
30. Principles of pharmacology
Pharmacology in the dental setting
Classification of drugs
Prescriptions
Drug reference materials
Drug dosage
Drugs commonly prescribed in dentistry
Drugs commonly prescribed in medicine
Adverse drug effects
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
31. Assisting in a medical emergency
Medical emergency
Emergency preparedness
Recognizing a medical emergency
Emergency care standards
Emergency equipment and supplies
Emergency responses
Common medical emergencies observed in the dental office
Documentation of an emergency
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 7: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry
32. The dental office
The dental office
Office environment
Essential dental equipment
Care of dental equipment
Morning and evening routines for dental assistants
Conclusion
Patient education
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
33. Delivering dental care
Delivering dental care
Know your patients
Reviewing the patient record
Preparing the treatment area
Greeting and seating the patient
Team dentistry
Motion economy
Operating zones
Instrument transfer
Expanded function dental assistant
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
34. Dental hand instruments
Dental instruments
Instrument classification
Preset cassettes (trays)
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
35. Dental handpieces and accessories
Rotary instruments
Dental handpieces
Specialized handpieces
Handpiece maintenance
Rotary cutting instruments
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
36. Moisture control
Moisture control
Oral evacuation systems
Rinsing the oral cavity
Isolation of teeth
The dental dam
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
37. Anesthesia and pain control
Pain control in dentistry
Topical anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Inhalation sedation
Antianxiety agents
Intravenous sedation
General anesthesia
Mind-body medicine
Documentation of anesthesia and pain control
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 8: Radiographic Imaging
38. Foundations of radiography, radiographic equipment, and radiation safety
Introduction to radiography
Discovery of x-radiation
Radiation physics
The dental x-ray machine
X-ray production
Types of radiation
Characteristics of x-ray beam
Radiation effects
Radiation measurement
Radiation safety
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
39. Digital imaging, dental film, and processing radiographs
Digital radiography
Types of digital imaging systems
X-ray film positioning
Traditional dental film
Types of film
Film processing
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
40. Legal issues, quality assurance, and infection prevention
Appropriate and safe use of dental imaging
Legal considerations
Quality assurance in the dental office
Infection control
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
41. Intraoral imaging
Intraoral imaging
Full-mouth survey
Intraoral imaging techniques
Paralleling technique
Bisecting technique
Bitewing technique
Occlusal technique
Mounting radiographs
Intraoral anatomic images
Dental imaging technique errors
Patients with special medical needs
Patients with special dental needs
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
42. Extraoral imaging
Extraoral images
Panoramic imaging
Specialized extraoral imaging
Three-dimensional digital imaging
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 9: Dental Materials
43. Restorative and esthetic den tal materials
Restorative and esthetic dental materials
Properties of dental materials
Direct restorative and esthetic materials
Temporary restorative materials
Tooth-whitening materials
Indirect restorative materials
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
44. Dental liners, bases, and bonding systems
Supplemental dental materials
Cavity liners
Cavity sealers
Desensitizer
Dental bases
Dental etchant
Dental bonding
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
45. Dental cements
Dental cements
Classification of dental cement
Variables affecting final cementation
Types of cement
Cement removal
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
46. Impression materials and techniques
Dental impressions
Classifications of material-based impressions
Impression trays
Hydrocolloid materials
Elastomeric materials
Occlusal (bite) registration
Digital impressions
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
47. Laboratory materials and procedures
Dental laboratory
Safety in the dental laboratory
Dental laboratory equipment
Dental models
Custom impression trays
Dental waxes
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 10: Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care
48. General dentistry
Introduction to general dentistry
Restoration process
Permanent restorations
Complex restorations
Intermediate restorations
Veneers
Tooth whitening
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
49. Matrix systems for restorative dentistry
Dental matrix systems
Posterior matrix systems
Wedges
Anterior matrix systems
Alternative matrix systems
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
50. Fixed prosthodontics
Fixed prosthodontics
Indirect restorations
Materials used in the fabrication of indirect restorations
Role of the dental laboratory
Overview of a crown procedure
Overview of a bridge procedure
Computer-assisted restorations
Patient home instructions for fixed prosthesis
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
51. Provisional coverage
Temporary (provisional) restorations
Categories of provisional coverage
Criteria for provisional fabrication
Criteria for cementing of a provisional crown
Home care instructions
Removal of the provisional crown or bridge
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
52. Removable prosthodontics
Removable prosthodontics
Factors influencing the choice of a removable prosthesis
Removable partial denture
Full (complete) denture
Immediate dentures
Overdentures
Alternative techniques in the fabrication of dentures
Post treatment for removable prostheses
Denture repairs
Denture duplication
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
53. Dental implants
Dental implants
The dental implant patient
Preparation for surgical implants
Types of dental implants
Maintenance of dental implants
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
54. Endodontics
Endodontics
Pulpal damage
Endodontic diagnosis practices
Diagnostic conclusions
Endodontic procedures
Instruments and accessories
Medicaments and dental materials in endodontics
Overview of root canal therapy
Surgical endodontics
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
55. Periodontics
The periodontal examination
Periodontal instruments
Hand scaling and ultrasonic scaling
Nonsurgical periodontal treatment
Surgical periodontal treatment
Postsurgical patient instructions
Dental technology in periodontics
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
56. Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Members of the oral and maxillofacial surgical team
The surgical setting
Specialized instruments and accessories
Surgical asepsis
Surgical procedures
Sutures
Postoperative care
Postsurgical complications
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
57. Pediatric dentistry
Pediatric dentistry
The pediatric dental team
The pediatric dental office
The pediatric patient
Patients with special needs
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Preventive dentistry for children
Pediatric procedures
Dental trauma
Child abuse and neglect
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
58. Coronal polishing
Coronal polishing
Dental stains
Handpieces and attachments for coronal polishing
Polishing agents
Polishing esthetic restorations
Coronal polishing procedure steps
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
59. Dental sealants
Dental sealants
How sealants work
Criteria for sealant application
Sealant materials
Procedure methods
Troubleshooting when placing sealants
Sealant material safety
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
60. Orthodontics
Orthodontics
The orthodontic team and office
Malocclusion
Management of orthodontic problems
Orthodontic records and treatment planning
Case presentation
Specialized instruments and accessories
Traditional braces
Teeth aligners
Oral hygiene and dietary instructions
Headgear
Completed treatment
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Part 11: Dental Administration and Communication Skills
61. Communication in the dental office
Communication skills
Communication pathways
Understanding human behavior
Cultural diversity
Communicating with colleagues
Communicating with patients
Communication through technology
Written communications
Marketing your dental practice
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
62. Business operating systems
Business practices
Standard operating procedures
Business equipment
Dental record management
Filing systems
Appointment scheduling
Preventive recall
Inventory management
Dental supply budget
Equipment repairs
Conclusion
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
63. Financial management in the dental office
Financial management
Accounting
Accounts receivable
Collections
Accounts payable management
Writing checks
Payroll
Dental insurance
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
64. Marketing your skills
Your professional career
Locating employment opportunities
Seeking employment
Salary negotiations
Employment agreement
Americans With Disabilities Act
Achieving career objectives
Job termination
Conclusion
Patient education
Legal and ethical implications
Eye to the future
Critical thinking
Electronic resources
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
ISBN: 9780323824408
ISBN-10: 0323824404
Series: Modern Dental Assisting
Published: 19th May 2023
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 1088
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Elsevier US
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 14
Dimensions (cm): 27.5 x 21.5 x 5
Weight (kg): 2.45
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