Master the core skills and knowledge you need to become a dental
assistant! Essentials of Dental Assisting, 7th Edition provides
concise, easy-to-understand guidelines for the basic and expanded
functions performed by dental assistants. Illustrated, step-by-step
procedures help you learn the dental assistant's role and
responsibilities, and application exercises help you develop
critical thinking skills and solve problems. An Evolve website adds
video clips demonstrating clinical skills, patient cases with
interactive exercises, and practice questions for board exams.
Written by expert dental assisting educator Debbie S. Robinson,
this practical resource will help you become a valuable member of
the dental healthcare team. Comprehensive, easy-to-read coverage
spans the entire dental assisting curriculum, with cutting-edge
content providing essential knowledge and skills. Step-by-step
procedures are provided for basic and expanded dental assisting
functions, showing techniques, the equipment and supplies needed,
and the rationale behind each step, along with icons to identify
the preparation and precautions. Expanded Function procedures are
identified with a distinctive EF icon and feature a
different-colored background to differentiate them from basic
procedures. Multiple-choice review questions and Apply Your
Knowledge questions are provided at the end of each chapter,
allowing you to assess your comprehension and build problem-solving
abilities. Learning objectives in each chapter introduce the topics
you will learn about, and Ethical Implications boxes bring a moral
perspective to dental assisting issues. Key terms and a complete
glossary with definitions strengthen your understanding of
important terminology. Evolve website supports the book with video
clips of key procedures, patient cases, quizzes and exams, and
more. NEW! Expanded content updates information in areas such as
the electronic health record, preventive techniques, the impact of
the Affordable Care Act, and cultural diversity. NEW! Updated
photos and illustrations include vivid original renderings of head,
neck, and dental anatomy, along with improved photos of the latest
products, equipment, and instruments.
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