TY - BOOK AU - Bird,Doni AU - Robinson,Debbie AU - Ehrlich,Ann B. AU - Torres,Hazel O. TI - Torres and Ehrlich modern dental assisting SN - 0721639070 U1 - 617.60233 BIR PY - 2005/// CY - St. Louis, Mo. PB - Elsevier Saunders KW - Dental assistants KW - Dental Care KW - Dental Assistants N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 1074) and index; Part 1.The dental assisting profession -- 1.History of dentistry -- 2.The professional dental assistant -- 3.The dental healthcare team -- 4.Dental ethics -- 5.Dentistry and the law -- Part 2.Sciences in dentistry -- 6.General anatomy -- 7.General physiology -- 8.Oral embryology and histology -- 9.Head and neck anatomy -- 10.Landmarks of the face and oral cavity -- 11.Overview of the dentitions -- 12.Tooth morphology -- Part 3.Oral health and prevention of dental disease -- 14.Periodontal disease -- 15.Preventive dentistry -- 16.Nutrition -- 17.Oral pathology -- Part 4.Infection control in dentistry -- 19.Disease transmission and infection control -- 20.Principles and techniques of disinfection -- 21.Principles and techniques of instrument processing and sterilization -- Part 5.Occupational health and safety -- 23.Chemical and waste management -- 24.Dental unit waterlines -- 25.Ergonomics -- Part 6.Patient informatioin and assessment -- 27.Vital signs -- 28.Oral diagnosis and treatment planning -- 29.The medically and pysically compromised patient -- 30.Principles of pharmacology -- 31.Assisting in a medical emergency -- 7.Foundation of clinical dentistry -- 32.The dental office -- 33.Delivering dental care -- 34.Dental hand instrument s-- 35.Dental handpieces and accessories -- 37.Anesthesia and pain control -- Part 8.Dental radiology -- 39.Dental film and processing radiographs -- 40.Legal issues, quality assurance, and infection control -- 41.Intraoral radiography -- 42.Extraoral and digital radiography -- Part 9.Dental materials -- 43.Restorative and esthetic dental materials -- 44.Dental liners, bases, and bonding systemsm -- 45.Dental cements -- 46.Impression materials -- 47.Laboratory materials and procedures -- Part 10.Assisting in comprehensive dental care -- 49.Matrix systems for restorative dentistry -- 50.Fixed prosthodontics -- 51.Provisional coverage -- 52.Removable prosthodontics -- 53.Dental implants -- 54.Endodontics -- 55.Periodontics -- 56.Oral and maxillofacial surgery -- 57.Pediatric dentistry -- 58.Cornal polishing -- 59.Dental sealants -- 60.Orthodontics -- Part II.Dental administration and communication skills -- 62.Business operating systems -- 63.Financial management in the dental office -- 64.Marketing your skills ER -