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Modern Dental Assisting
- 13th Edition - March 13, 2020
- Authors: Doni L. Bird, Debbie S. Robinson
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 7 4 9 3 - 5
Easily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and most trusted text available. For more than 40 years, students and practitioners alike have relied on Mo… Read more
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Request a sales quoteEasily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and most trusted text available. For more than 40 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 13th edition is no exception. With updated content — including the latest technological advancements, clinical photographs, and new coverage on 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.
- UNIQUE! Trusted expert authors Doni Bird and Debbie Robinson present information and procedures in a way that makes it easy for students to understand and apply the material.
- Comprehensive, cutting-edge content is presented in approachable writing style.
- Step-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions use color coding and clinical photos to demonstrate key dental assisting competencies.
- 70 procedural videos include questions and answers correlated to the chapter procedures with closed-captioning in English and Spanish and audio narration in English.
- UNIQUE! Interactive Dental Office program provides in-depth case studies integrated with periodontal charting, radiographic mounting, and more.
- Dentrix practice management software on Evolve enables students to work with patient data much like they will in the office environment.
- Recall and Critical Thinking questions in each chapter provide opportunities for practice and application.
- Feature boxes on infection control and CDC practice, patient education, and law and ethics summarize recommendations and key applications in practice.
- Key terminology list helps students better comprehend the chapter and how the information applies to dentistry practice.
- Learning and performance outcomes set goals for what students will accomplish and serve as checkpoints for comprehension and skills mastery.
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Disclaimer
- Table of Contents
- Endsheet 3
- Copyright
- Reviewers*
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Preface
- Who Will Benefit From This Book?
- Organization
- The Learning Package
- New to This Edition
- Support
- The Learning Package
- Textbook
- Evolve Resources
- Student Workbook
- Dental Assisting Online for Modern Dental Assisting
- How to Use Modern Dental Assisting
- Dedication
- Part 1 The Dental Assisting Profession
- 1 History of Dentistry
- Early Times
- The Renaissance
- Early America
- Educational and Professional Development in the United States
- Women in Dental History
- African Americans in Dental History
- American Indians in Dental History
- History of Dental Assisting
- History of Dental Hygiene
- Dental Accreditation
- National Museum of Dentistry
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 2 The Professional Dental Assistant
- Characteristics of a Professional Dental Assistant
- Educational Requirements
- Career Opportunities
- Professional Organizations
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 3 The Dental Healthcare Team
- Dentist
- Dental Specialist
- Registered Dental Hygienist
- Dental Assistant
- Sterilization Assistant
- Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant
- Business Assistant
- Dental Laboratory Technician
- Supporting Services
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 4 Dental Ethics
- Sources for Ethics
- Basic Principles of Ethics
- Professional Code of Ethics
- Applying Ethical Principles
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 5 Dentistry and the Law
- Statutory Law
- State Dental Practice Act
- Dentist-Patient Relationship
- Malpractice
- Risk Management
- Patients Records
- Reporting Abuse and Neglect
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 2 Sciences in Dentistry
- 6 General Anatomy
- Planes and Body Directions
- Structural Units
- Body Cavities
- Body Regions
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 7 General Physiology
- Physiology and Dental Assisting
- Body Systems
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Cardiovascular System
- Nervous System
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Urinary System
- Integumentary System
- Reproductive System
- Interaction Among the Ten Body Systems
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 8 Oral Embryology and Histology
- Oral Embryology
- Oral Histology
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 9 Head and Neck Anatomy
- Regions of the Head
- 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
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 10 Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity
- Landmarks of the Face
- The Oral Cavity
- The Oral Cavity Proper
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 11 Overview of the Dentitions
- 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
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 12 Tooth Morphology
- Anterior Permanent Dentition
- Posterior Permanent Dentition
- Primary Dentition
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 3 Oral Health and Prevention of Dental Disease
- 13 Dental Caries
- Bacterial Infection
- The Caries Process
- Early Childhood Caries
- Caries Diagnosis
- Caries Management by Risk Assessment
- Methods of Caries Intervention
- Caries Risk Assessment Tests
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 14 Periodontal Diseases
- Definition and Prevalence of Periodontal Disease
- The Systemic Connection
- Causes of Periodontal Disease
- Periodontal Diseases
- Description of Periodontal Disease
- Dental Perioscopy
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Critical Thinking
- 15 Preventive Dentistry
- Partners in Prevention
- Early Dental Care
- Dental Sealants
- Oral Health and Aging
- Fluoride
- Nutrition and Dental Caries
- Plaque Control Program
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Critical Thinking
- 16 Nutrition
- Healthy People 2020 Report
- Nutrient Recommendations
- MyPlate
- Canada's Food Guide
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats (Lipids)
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
- Diet Modification
- Dietary Analysis
- Reading Food Labels
- Eating Disorders
- Healthy Habits
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 17 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 Disorders
- Miscellaneous Disorders
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 4 Infection Prevention in Dentistry
- 18 Microbiology
- Pioneers in Microbiology
- Koch's Postulates
- Major Groups of Microorganisms
- Viral Diseases
- Bacterial Diseases
- Pandemic Diseases
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 19 Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention
- The Chain of Infection
- Types of Infections
- Modes of Disease Transmission
- The Immune System
- Disease Transmission in the Dental Office
- Roles and Responsibilities of the CDC and OSHA in Infection Control
- CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings
- OSHA Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard
- Infection Control Practices
- High-Tech Equipment
- Latex Allergies
- Waste Management in the Dental Office
- Additional Infection Control Practices
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 20 Principles and Techniques of Disinfection
- Environmental Infection Control
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 21 Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization
- Classification of Patient Care Items
- Transporting and Processing Contaminated Patient Care Items
- Instrument-Processing Area
- Precleaning and Packaging Instruments
- Methods of Sterilization
- Sterilization Monitoring
- Handpiece Sterilization
- Flushing Techniques
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 5 Occupational Health and Safety
- 22 Regulatory and Advisory Agencies
- Associations and Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 23 Chemical and Waste Management
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Hazard Communication Program
- Dental Office Waste Management
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 24 Dental Unit Waterlines
- Microorganisms in Dental Unit Waterlines
- Methods for Reducing Bacterial Contamination
- Infection Control and Dental Unit Water
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 25 Ergonomics
- Ergonomics in the Dental Office
- Posture
- Repetition and Force
- Muscle-Strengthening Exercises
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 6 Patient Information and Assessment
- 26 The Patient's Dental Record
- Permanent Record
- Electronic Dental Record
- Patient Record Forms
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 27 Vital Signs
- Factors That Can Affect Vital Sign Readings
- Pulse
- Respiration
- Blood Pressure
- Advanced Monitoring Procedures
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 28 Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Examination and Diagnostic Techniques
- Recording the Dental Examination
- Clinical Examination of the Patient
- The Treatment Plan
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 29 The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient
- Role of the Dental Assistant
- The Aging Population
- The Special Needs Patient
- Specific Disorders of the Medically Compromised Patient
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 30 Principles of Pharmacology
- Overview of Drugs
- Dispensing of Drugs
- Drug Reference Materials
- Drug Dosage
- Drugs Commonly Prescribed in Dentistry
- Drugs Commonly Prescribed in Medicine
- Adverse Drug Effects
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 31 Assisting in a Medical Emergency
- Preventing a Medical Emergency
- Emergency Preparedness
- Recognizing a Medical Emergency
- Emergency Care Standards
- Emergency Equipment and Supplies
- Emergency Responses
- Common Medical Emergencies Experienced in the Dental Office
- Documentation of an Emergency
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 7 Foundation of Clinical Dentistry
- 32 The Dental Office
- Design of the Dental Office
- Office Environment
- Clinical Equipment
- Care of Dental Equipment
- Morning and Evening Routines for Dental Assistants
- Patient Education
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 33 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 Auxiliary
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 34 Dental Hand Instruments
- Identifying Hand Instruments
- Instrument Classification
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 35 Dental Handpieces and Accessories
- Evolution of Rotary Equipment
- Dental Handpieces
- Rotary Cutting Instruments
- Dental Burs
- Abrasive Rotary Instruments
- Laboratory Rotary Instruments
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 36 Moisture Control
- Oral Evacuation Systems
- Rinsing the Oral Cavity
- Isolation of Teeth
- The Dental Dam
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 37 Anesthesia and Pain Control
- Topical Anesthesia
- Local Anesthesia
- Electronic Anesthesia
- Inhalation Sedation
- Antianxiety Agents
- Intravenous Sedation
- General Anesthesia
- Mind-Body Medicine
- Documentation of Anesthesia and Pain Control
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 8 Radiographic Imaging
- 38 Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety
- 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
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 39 Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs
- Digital Radiography
- Types of Digital Imaging Systems
- X-Ray Film and Film Processing
- Positioning Instruments
- Dental Film
- Film Composition
- Types of Film
- Film Processing
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 40 Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention
- Legal Considerations
- Quality Assurance in the Dental Office
- Infection Control
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 41 Intraoral Imaging
- Full-Mouth Survey
- Intraoral Imaging Techniques
- Paralleling Technique
- Bitewing Technique
- Occlusal Technique
- Patients With Special Medical Needs
- Patients With Special Dental Needs
- Dental Imaging Technique Errors
- Mounting Dental Radiographs
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 42 Extraoral Imaging
- Panoramic Imaging
- Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging
- Specialized Extraoral Imaging
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 9 Dental Materials
- 43 Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials
- Standardization of Dental Materials
- Properties of Dental Materials
- Direct Restorative and Esthetic Materials
- Temporary Restorative Materials
- Tooth-Whitening Materials
- Indirect Restorative Materials
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 44 Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems
- Prepared Tooth Structures
- Pulpal Responses
- Cavity Liners
- Cavity Sealers
- Desensitizer
- Dental Bases
- Dental Etchant
- Dental Bonding
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 45 Dental Cements
- Classification of Dental Cement
- Variables Affecting Final Cementation
- Types of Cement
- Cement Removal
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 46 Impression Materials and Techniques
- Classification of Impressions
- Impression Trays
- Hydrocolloid Materials
- Elastomeric Materials
- Occlusal (Bite) Registration
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 47 Laboratory Materials and Procedures
- Safety in the Dental Laboratory
- Dental Laboratory Equipment
- Dental Models
- Custom Impression Trays
- Dental Waxes
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 10 Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care
- 48 General Dentistry
- Restoration Process
- Permanent Restorations
- Complex Restorations
- Intermediate Restorations
- Veneers
- Tooth Whitening
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 49 Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry
- Posterior Matrix Systems
- Anterior Matrix Systems
- Alternative Matrix Systems
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 50 Fixed Prosthodontics
- Plan of Care
- Indirect Restorations
- Role of the Dental Laboratory Technician
- Overview of a Crown Procedure
- Overview of a Bridge Procedure
- Computer-Assisted Restorations
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 51 Provisional Coverage
- Expanded Function
- Categories of Provisional Coverage
- Criteria for Provisional Fabrication
- Home Care Instructions
- Removal of the Provisional Crown or Bridge
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 52 Removable Prosthodontics
- Factors Influencing the Choice of a Removable Prosthesis
- Removable Partial Denture
- Full (Complete) Denture
- Immediate Dentures
- Denture Adjustment and Relining
- Denture Repairs
- Denture Duplication
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 53 Dental Implants
- Indications for Implants
- Contraindications to Implants
- The Dental Implant Patient
- Preparation for Implants
- Types of Dental Implants
- Maintenance of Dental Implants
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 54 Endodontics
- Pulpal Damage
- Endodontic Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Conclusions
- Endodontic Procedures
- Instruments and Accessories
- Microscopic Endodontics
- Medicaments and Dental Materials in Endodontics
- Overview of Root Canal Therapy
- Surgical Endodontics
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 55 Periodontics
- The Periodontal Examination
- Periodontal Instruments
- Hand Scaling and Ultrasonic Scaling
- Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment
- Surgical Periodontal Treatment
- Lasers in Periodontics
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 56 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
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 57 Pediatric Dentistry
- The Pediatric Dental Team and Office
- The Pediatric Patient
- Patients With Special Needs
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Preventive Dentistry for Children
- Pediatric Procedures
- Dental Trauma
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 58 Coronal Polishing
- Coronal Polishing
- Dental Stains
- Handpieces and Attachments for Coronal Polishing
- Polishing Agents
- Polishing Esthetic Restorations
- Coronal Polishing Steps
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 59 Dental Sealants
- How Sealants Work
- Indications for Sealants
- Contraindications to Sealants
- Types of Sealant Materials
- Preventing Problems With Sealants
- Precautions for Dental Personnel and Patients
- Factors in Sealant Retention
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 60 Orthodontics
- Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
- The Orthodontic Team and Office
- Understanding Malocclusion
- Malocclusion
- Management of Orthodontic Problems
- Orthodontic Records and Treatment Planning
- Case Presentation
- Specialized Instruments and Accessories
- Orthodontic Treatment
- Clear Aligner Treatment
- Adjustment Visits
- Oral Hygiene and Dietary Instructions
- Headgear
- Completed Treatment
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Part 11 Dental Administration and Communication Skills
- 61 Communication in the Dental Office
- Cultural Diversity
- Understanding Human Behavior
- Communication Pathways
- Communicating With Colleagues
- Communicating With Patients
- Phone Skills
- Written Communications
- Marketing Your Dental Practice
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 62 Business Operating Systems
- Operating Procedure Manual
- Computer Applications in the Dental Office
- Cyber Security
- Record Keeping
- Filing Systems
- Appointment Scheduling
- Preventive Recall Programs
- Inventory Management
- Dental Supply Budget
- Equipment Repairs
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 63 Financial Management in the Dental Office
- Accounts Receivable
- Collections
- Accounts Payable Management
- Writing Checks
- Payroll
- Dental Insurance
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- 64 Marketing Your Skills
- Your Professional Career
- Locating Employment Opportunities
- Seeking Employment
- Salary Negotiations
- Employment Agreement
- Americans With Disabilities Act
- Job Termination
- Achieving Career Objectives
- Patient Education
- Legal and Ethical Implications
- Eye to the Future
- Critical Thinking
- Bibliography
- Bibliography
- Glossary
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Z
- Index
- Tooth Numbering for the Primary Dentition
- Tooth Numbering for the Permanent Dentition
- Language: English
- Edition: 13
- Published: March 13, 2020
- Imprint: Saunders
- eBook ISBN: 9780323674935
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Doni L. Bird
Affiliations and expertise
Former Director, Dental Education Programs, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California; Former Director, Dental Assisting Program University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New MexicoDR
Debbie S. Robinson
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Former Research Associate, Department of Nutrition Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina