Bird, Doni. creator Robinson, Debbie (Debbie S.) text bibliography mou St. Louis, Missouri Elsevier c2021 2021 13th ed. monographic eng

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xxviii, 1070 p. : col. ill. History of dentristry -- The professional dental assistant -- The dental healthcare team -- Dental ethics -- Dentistry and the law -- General anatomy -- General physiology -- Oral embryology and histology -- Head and neck anatomy -- landmarks of the face and oral cavity -- Overview of the dentitions -- Tooth morphology -- Dental caries -- Periodontal diseases -- Preventive dentistry -- Nutrition -- Oral pathology -- Microbiology -- Disease transmission and infection prevention -- Principles and techniques of disinfection -- Principles and techniques of instrument processing and sterilization -- Regulatory and advisory agencies -- Chemical and waste management -- Dental unit waterlines -- Ergonomics -- The patient's dental record -- Vital signs -- Oral diagnosis and treatment planning -- The special needs and medically compromised patient -- Principles of pharmacology -- Assisting in a medical emergency -- The dental office -- Delivering dental care -- Dental hand instruments -- Dental handpieces and accessories -- Moisture control -- Anesthesia and pain control -- Foundations of radiography, radiographic equipment, and radiation safety -- Digital imaging, dental film, and processing radiographs -- Legal issues, quality assurance, and infection prevention -- Intraoral imaging -- Extraoral imaging -- Restorative and esthetic dental materials -- Dewntal liners, bases, and bonding systems -- Dental cements -- Impression materials and techniques -- Laboratory materials and procedures -- General dentistry -- Matrix systems for restorative dentistry -- Fixed prosthodontics -- Provisional coverage -- Removable prosthodontics -- Dental implants -- Endodontics -- Periodontics -- Oral and maxillofacial surgery -- Pediatric dentistry -- Coronal polishing -- Dental sealants -- Orthodontics -- Communication in the dental office -- Business operating systems -- Financial management in the dental office -- Marketing your skills. Doni L. Bird, Debbie S. Robinson. Previous edition published 2018. Includes bibliographical references and index. Dental assistants Dental care WU90 .B5733 2021 9780323624855 0323624855 210310 on1113404206