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Modern Dental Assisting
- 15th Edition - April 1, 2026
- Authors: Debbie S. Robinson, Janet Sell
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 9 4 1 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 6 8 7 1 - 7
Easily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and trusted text available. For almost 50 years, students and practitioners alike have relied on Modern… Read more
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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 almost 50 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 15th edition is no exception. With updated content — including the latest technological advancements, procedure videos, and dental terminology information — 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 • Step-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions, with color-coding and photos • Chapter features include recall questions throughout; feature boxes on infection control and CDC practices; and end-of-chapter elements regarding patient education, law and ethics, future trends, and critical thinking • Available to download via Evolve, the Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3 gives students experience working with practice management software • Key terminology includes definitions, visual highlights within chapter discussions, word part information, and an alphabetized list in the glossary with cross-reference to chapter locations • Learning and performance outcomes address didactic knowledge and clinical skills mastery • A robust Evolve Resources site includes mapping guides, an image collection, TEACH Lesson Plans and PowerPoints, a Test Bank, and more for instructors; and the Interactive Dental Office, mock board exam, chapter quizzes, 80 procedure videos, Dentrix exercises, tray setup exercises, and more for students.
• Dental Assisting students o 240 programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) o Approximately 5,000 students enrolled, with an additional 15,000+ students being trained in unaccredited private-sector vocational programs o Approximately 3,950 graduates per year (accredited programs) (Data from American Dental Association and CODA)
- No. of pages: 1088
- Language: English
- Edition: 15
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443249419
- eBook ISBN: 9780443268717
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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 CarolinaJS
Janet Sell
Affiliations and expertise
Dental Assisting Program Director, Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri