
Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team
- 3rd Edition - October 14, 2025
- Latest edition
- Authors: Elsevier Inc, Amber Lovatos
- Language: English
The only Spanish terminology book written specifically for dental professionals by dental professionals, Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team, Third Edition is an essential refe… Read more
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- NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features audio pronunciations of phrases in English and Spanish, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
- NEW! Terms and phrases in different Spanish dialects are provided when relevant
- NEW! Terminology and phrases related to COVID-19 help Spanish-speaking patients understand its effects on the dental visit
- Comprehensive coverage spans the full gamut of care available in dentistry, addressing all potential interactions between a Spanish-speaking patient and a dental professional
- Chapters organized by topic area feature translated phrases common within clinical and/or office interactions
- Three appendices provide a primer on the Spanish language, outlining accents, pronunciation, and gender of nouns
- A glossary of common English-to-Spanish everyday terminology in the back of the book helps supplement the translated sentences and provide a quick and easy way to make substitutions based on the specific conversation
- Helpful boxes throughout summarize key terms and phrases pertaining to specific topics, with the English terminology in the left column and the Spanish in the right column
Practicing Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants; Students enrolled in Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Assisting programs
PART I ANATOMY
Chapter 1 Oral Anatomy
Chapter 2 Head and Neck Anatomy
Chapter 3 General Anatomy
PART II DENTAL TERMINOLOGY
Chapter 4 Emergencies in the Dental Office
Chapter 5 Dental Examination/Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning
Chapter 6 Dental Hygiene and Preventive Dentistry
Chapter 7 Operative Dentistry
Chapter 8 Cosmetic Dentistry
Chapter 9 Prosthodontics
Chapter 10 Dental Implants
Chapter 11 Oral Surgery
Chapter 12 Laser Surgery and Radiosurgery
Chapter 13 Periodontics
Chapter 14 Endodontics
Chapter 15 Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics)
Chapter 16 Orthodontics
Chapter 17 Oral Pathology/Oral Medicine
Chapter 18 Oral Radiology
Chapter 19 Consultation and Referral
PART III MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Chapter 20 Review of Medical History
Chapter 21 Medications and Pharmacy
Chapter 22 Diet and Nutrition
PART IV OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL COMMUNICATION
Chapter 23 Addressing the Patient with Courtesy
Chapter 24 HIPAA and Informed Consent
Chapter 25 Fees, Billing, and Insurance
Chapter 26 Scheduling Appointments
Chapter 27 Hispanic Heritage and Culture
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: October 14, 2025
- Language: English
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