Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant
- 6th Edition - December 15, 2023
- Author: Linda J. Gaylor
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 6 0 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 4 4 6 - 6
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Request a sales quoteLearn more effectively with a wealth of interactive exercises for practice, reinforcement, and recall! An indispensable companion to the textbook, the Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition combines the key objectives and content of the book with challenging exercises — putting the information you need into a practical context. Separated by chapter for easy correlation to the text, the workbook contains chapter summaries; learning objectives; short-answer, matching, multiple-choice, and/or fill-in-the-blank questions; case scenarios followed by critical thinking questions; and fun puzzles to reinforce key terminology. The Dentrix Learning Edition practice management software, combined with original exercises in the workbook, help you learn to use the software and prepare for your career. New content covers navigating dental office technology, communication and social media, and more.
- Case studies provide patient information that students will use to create electronic health records so they can practice what they have learned. Exercises are flexible and can be completed with Dentrix Learning Edition, adapted to be used with most practice management software, or completed using the patient paperwork provided.
- Correlation with the textbook enables students to follow along at every step to ensure their comprehension before moving forward.
- Review questions, exercises, and puzzles reinforce learning and offer students a myriad of opportunities for self-assessment.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- Contents
- Introduction to Dentrix Practice Management Software
- Part One Introduction to the Dental Profession
- 1 Orientation to the Dental Profession
- Introduction
- Introduction to Exercises
- Computer Application Exercise
- Dentrix Application Exercises
- 2 Dental Basics
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercises
- Dentrix Application Exercises
- Part Two Communication Skills: Principles and Practices
- 3 Communication Skills and Tools
- Introduction
- What Would You Do?
- 4 Written Correspondence and Electronic Communication
- Introduction
- What Would You Do?
- 5 Patient Relations
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercises
- 6 Dental Healthcare Team Communications
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercises
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (OPTIONAL)
- Part Three Managing Dental Office Systems
- 7 Computerized Dental Practice
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercises
- Dentrix Application Exercise
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- 8 Patient Clinical Records
- Introduction
- Computer Applications Exercises
- Activity Exercise (optional if clinical records were not created in the Computer Applications Exercises)
- Dentrix Application Exercises
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- 9 Information Management and Security
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercise
- Activity Exercise (complete if you have created paper files in Chapter 8)
- What Would You Do?
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- 10 Dental Patient Scheduling
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercise
- Dentrix Application Exercises
- Dentrix Guided Practice
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- 11 Continuing Care Program (Recall or Re-Care Systems)
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercise
- Dentrix Application Exercise (Optional)
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- 12 Inventory Management
- Introduction
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- 13 Office Equipment
- Introduction
- What Would You Do?
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- Part Four Managing Dental Office Finances
- 14 Financial Arrangement and Collection Procedures
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercise
- Dentrix Application Exercise
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- 15 Dental Benefit Plan Processing
- Introduction
- What Would You Do?
- Computer Application Exercise
- Computer Application Exercises (con’t)
- Dentrix Application Exercise
- 16 Book keeping Procedures: Accounts Payable
- Introduction
- Activity Exercise
- 17 Book keeping Procedures: Accounts Receivable
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercise
- Dentrix Learning Edition Lessons
- Dentrix Application Exercise
- Dentrix Student Learning Outcomes
- Dentrix User’s Guide Resources
- Dentrix Guided Practice
- Moving Appointments
- Moving an appointment directly to a new date and time
- Moving an appointment to the Pinboard
- Moving an appointment from a list
- Route Slips
- Posting Scheduled Work
- Scheduling the Next Appointment
- Fast Checkout Button
- Using fast checkout
- End-of-Day Tasks
- Generate a day sheet report
- Preview reports in the Batch Processor
- Print reports in the Batch Processor
- Delete reports from the Batch Processor
- Practice Management Software Independent Practice
- Part Five Managing Your Career
- 18 Employment Strategies
- Introduction
- Computer Application Exercise
- Dental Practice Procedural Manual Project (optional)
- Appendix
- No. of pages: 208
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: December 15, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323936095
- eBook ISBN: 9780443104466
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Linda J. Gaylor
Linda Gaylor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration with a minor in Organizational Management, and a Master of Education degree in Educational Management. Linda worked in private practice as an administrative assistant, office manager, and RDA for more than 20 years, and also taught for 15 years to prepare students for careers in all areas of dental assisting. Linda is retired, but has continued to expand her dental assisting skills by staying up-to-date with current trends and practices and has formed a consulting group to provide assistance in curriculum development and dental practice management.
Affiliations and expertise
Retired Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Regional Occupational Program, Career Training, and Support Services San Bernardino, California