Bird, Doni L. <br/><br/>
Torres and ehrlich modern dental assisting / 
Doni L. Bird, Debbie S. Robinson. 
 - 9th edition. 
 - St. Louis, MO :  Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.,  2008. 
 - lvi, 1109 p. :  Col. ill. ;   28 cm 
<br/><br/>Contents <br/>pt. 1. The dental assisting profession. History of dentistry <br/>The professional dental assistant <br/>The dental healthcare team <br/>Dental ethics <br/>Dentistry and the law <br/>pt. 2. Sciences in dentistry. General anatomy <br/>General physiology <br/>Oral embryology and histology <br/>Head and neck anatomy <br/>Landmarks of the face and oral cavity <br/>Overview of the dentitions <br/>Tooth morphology <br/>pt. 3. Oral health and prevention of dental disease. Dental caries <br/>Periodontal disease <br/>Preventive dentistry <br/>Nutrition <br/>Oral pathology <br/>pt. 4. Infection control in dentistry. Microbiology <br/>Disease transmission and infection control <br/>Principles and techniques of disinfection <br/>Principles and techniques of instrument processing and sterilization <br/>pt. 5. Occupational health and safety. Regulatory and advisory agencies <br/>Chemical and waste management <br/>Dental unit waterlines <br/>Ergonomics <br/>pt. 6. Patient information and assessment. The patient record <br/>vital signs <br/>Oral diagnosis and treatment planning <br/>The medically and physically compromised patient <br/>Principles of pharmacology <br/>Assisting in a medical emergency <br/>pt. 7. Foundation of clinical dentistry. The dental office <br/>Delivering dental care <br/>Dental hand instruments <br/>Dental handpieces and accessories <br/>Moisture control <br/>Anesthesia and pain control <br/>pt. 8. Dental radiology. Foundations of radiography, radiographic equipment, and radiologic safety <br/>Dental film and processing radiographs <br/>Legal issues, quality assurance, and infection control <br/>Intraoral radiography <br/>Extraoral and digital radiography<br/>pt. 9. Dental materials. Restorative and esthetic dental materials <br/>Dental liners, bases, and bonding systems <br/>Dental cements <br/>Impression materials <br/>Laboratory materials and procedures <br/>pt. 10. Assisting in comprehensive dental care. General dentistry <br/>Matrix systems for restorative dentistry <br/>Fixed prosthodontics <br/>Provisional coverage <br/>Removable prosthodontics <br/>Dental implants <br/>Endodontics <br/>Periodontics <br/>Oral and maxillofacial surgery <br/>Pediatric dentistry <br/>Coronal polishing <br/>Dental sealants <br/>Orthodontics <br/>pt. 11. Dental administration and communication skills. Communication in the dental office <br/>Business operating systems <br/>Financial management in the dental office <br/>Marketing your skills 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781416042457 (hardcover : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007930274 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Dental Assistants<br/>Dental Care
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>WU 21 B618m 2009