Modern Dental Assisting
- 14th Edition - March 28, 2023
- Author: Debbie S. Robinson
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 4 4 0 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 4 2 - 2
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Request a sales quoteEasily 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.
- Cover image
- 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
- No. of pages: 1088
- Language: English
- Edition: 14
- Published: March 28, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323824408
- eBook ISBN: 9780323882422
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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