Delmar's Handbook of Essential Skills and Procedures for Chairside Dental Assisting

, by Phinney, Donna J.; Halstead, Judy H.

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ISBN: 9780766834576 | 0766834573
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 9/11/2001

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This resource provides essential information on the core clinical skills and procedures dental assistants need to know. Concise and user friendly, it presents a learning system appropriate for formal education settings, lab-based programs, on-the-job training and refresher courses. Outstanding illustrations make this text ideal for the visually oriented learner. (key words: dental assistant, dental assisting)

Section I: INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ASSISTING AND BASIC DENTAL SCIENCES

(64)

Dental Assisting-The Profession

(12)

The Career of Dental Assisting

(1)

Employment for the Dental Assistant

(2)

The Dental Team

(6)

Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics

(1)

Dental Practice Act

(1)

State Board of Dentistry

(1)

The Dentist, the Dental Assistant, and the Law

(1)

Standard of Care

(1)

Dental Records

(1)

Ethics

(1)

Oral Health

(10)

Introduction

(1)

Preventive Dentistry

(6)

Fluoride

(3)

Head and Neck Anatomy

(10)

Introduction

(1)

Bones of the Head

(3)

Muscles of Mastication

(1)

Nerves of the Head and Neck

(1)

Circulation to the Head and Neck

(3)

Tooth Anatomy and Supporting Structures

(14)

Tooth Structure

(1)

Components of the Periodontium

(2)

Dental Arches

(1)

Dental Quadrants

(1)

Types of Teeth and Their Functions

(2)

Eruption Schedule

(1)

Surfaces of the Teeth

(3)

Anatomical Structures

(4)

Dental Charting

(16)

Introduction

(1)

Dental Charts

(1)

Numbering Systems

(3)

Cavity Classifications

(1)

Abbreviations for Tooth Surfaces

(1)

Basic Charting Terms

(1)

Charting Color Indications and Symbols

(9)

Section II: PRECLINICAL DENTAL SKILLS

(48)

Infection Control/Sterilization Procedures

(26)

Introduction

(1)

Rationales and Regulations

(4)

Cross-Contamination Pathways

(1)

Routes of Microbial Transmission

(1)

Infection Control in the Dental Office

(6)

Disinfection

(5)

Sterilization

(2)

Sterilization Monitoring

(1)

Clinical Asepsis Protocol

(7)

Management of Hazardous Materials

(12)

Introduction

(6)

Engineering/Work Practice Controls

100

(1)

Sharps

101

(2)

Hazardous Chemicals

103

(2)

Preparation for Patient Care

105

(8)

Introduction

106

(1)

Patient History

106

(1)

Vital Signs

107

(6)

Section III: CLINICAL DENTAL PROCEDURES

113

(250)

Chairside Assisting Skills

115

(24)

Dental Office Design

116

(1)

Treatment Rooms

116

(6)

Routine Office Care

122

(1)

Concepts of Dental Assisting

123

(2)

Seating the Dental Patient

125

(1)

Positioning the Assistant

126

(2)

Dismissing the Patient

128

(1)

Instrument Transfer

128

(5)

Maintaining the Operating Field

133

(6)

Dental Instruments and Tray Systems

139

(18)

Introduction

140

(1)

Instruments for Basic Chairside Procedures

140

(8)

Dental Rotary Instruments

148

(3)

Abrasives

151

(2)

Dental Handpieces

153

(2)

Tray Systems

155

(2)

Dental Radiography

157

(34)

Introduction

158

(1)

Biological Effects of Radiation

159

(1)

Dental X-Ray Unit/Components

159

(1)

Safety and Precautions

160

(1)

Radiation Production

160

(1)

Dental X-Ray Film

161

(1)

Producing Quality Radiographs

162

(19)

Processing Quality Radiographs

181

(7)

Mounting Radiographs

188

(2)

Legal Implications of Radiographs

190

(1)

Topical and Local Anesthesia

191

(6)

Introduction

192

(1)

Anesthetics, Syringes, and Needles

192

(5)

Dental Cements and Restorative Materials and Techniques

197

(24)

Introduction

198

(1)

Types of Restorative Dental Materials

198

(1)

Dental Cements

199

(10)

Bonding Agents

209

(2)

Restorative Dentistry

211

(1)

Amalgam Restorative Materials

212

(6)

Composite Restorative Materials

218

(1)

Glass Ionomer Restorations

218

(3)

Laboratory Materials and Techniques

221

(34)

Introduction

222

(1)

Hydrocolloid Impression Materials

222

(8)

Elastomeric Impression Materials

230

(6)

Gypsum Materials

236

(10)

Articulating Casts or Study Models

246

(1)

Dental Waxes

246

(2)

Custom Trays

248

(1)

Constructing a Custom Tray

249

(3)

Vacuum-Formed Tray

252

(3)

Endodontics

255

(14)

Introduction

256

(1)

Progress of Pulpal and Periapical Diseases

256

(1)

Endodontic Diagnosis

257

(2)

Endodontic Instruments

259

(3)

Endodontic Materials

262

(1)

Endodontic Procedures

263

(3)

Surgical Endodontics

266

(3)

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

269

(26)

Introduction

270

(1)

Oral Surgery Instruments

271

(2)

Asepsis in Oral Surgery

273

(4)

Patient Preparation

277

(1)

Oral Surgery Procedures

278

(9)

Dental Implants

287

(2)

Sutures

289

(1)

Procedures Prior to Removal of Sutures

289

(1)

Suture Removal Criteria

290

(1)

Suture Removal

290

(2)

Post Suture Removal

292

(3)

Orthodontics

295

(14)

Introduction

296

(1)

The Orthodontic Assistant

296

(1)

Types of Orthodontic Treatment

297

(1)

Preorthodontic Treatment

297

(1)

The Consultation Appointment

298

(1)

Orthodontic Appliances

298

(2)

Orthodontic Instruments

300

(1)

Orthodontic Treatments

301

(6)

Completion Appointment

307

(2)

Pediatric Dentistry

309

(10)

Introduction

310

(1)

Procedures in Pediatric Dentistry

310

(7)

Emergency Treatment for Traumatic Injuries

317

(2)

Periodontics

319

(16)

Introduction

320

(1)

The Periodontal Dental Assistant

320

(1)

Periodontal Disease

320

(1)

Periodontal Diagnostic Procedures

321

(2)

Periodontal Instruments

323

(2)

Nonsurgical Procedures

325

(3)

Surgical Periodontal Procedures

328

(4)

Periodontal Dressing

332

(3)

Fixed Prosthodontics

335

(12)

Introduction

336

(1)

Patient Considerations

336

(1)

Types of Fixed Prostheses

336

(3)

Types of Materials Used for Fixed Prostheses

339

(3)

Role of the Dental Assistant

342

(2)

Retention Techniques

344

(2)

Implant Retainer Prosthesis

346

(1)

Removable Prosthodontics

347

(16)

Introduction

348

(1)

The Dental Assistant's Role

348

(1)

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

348

(1)

The Consultation Appointment

348

(1)

The Removable Partial Denture

348

(4)

The Complete Denture

352

(7)

Denture Reline

359

(2)

Polishing the Removable Prosthesis

361

(2)

Section IV: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

363

(54)

Pit and Fissure Sealants, and Bleaching Techniques

365

(22)

Introduction

366

(1)

Abrasives and Polishing Agents

366

(1)

Equipment and Supplies

367

(4)

Coronal Polish Procedures

371

(1)

Cavity Liners, Varnishes, and Cement Bases

372

(2)

Cavity Preparation/Pulpal Involvement

374

(1)

Treatment of Cavity Preparations

374

(2)

Cavity Liners

376

(1)

Cavity Varnish

376

(1)

Cement Bases

376

(1)

Pit and Fissure Sealant Materials

376

(4)

Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants

380

(2)

Bleaching Techniques

382

(5)

Dental Dam and Matrix and Wedge Techniques

387

(16)

Introduction

388

(1)

Materials and Equipment

388

(3)

Preparation Before Placement of the Dental Dam

391

(1)

Placement and Removal of the Dental Dam

392

(3)

Preparation of a Tooth for Restoration

395

(1)

Wedges

396

(1)

Tofflemire Matrix

396

(1)

Plastic Strip Matrix

397

(6)

Gingival Retraction and Temporary Restorations

403

(14)

Introduction

404

(1)

Types of Gingival Retraction

404

(3)

Temporary (Provisional) Restorations

407

(10)

Index

417

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