Delmar's Dental Assisting

by Phinney, Donna J.; Halstead, Judy Helen

• ISBN13: 9780827390737
• ISBN10: 0827390734
• Edition: Disk
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-07-26
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This innovative learning system is designed to refresh and update the knowledge of working dental assistants. Chapters cover head and neck anatomy, embryology, histology, pharmacology, nutrition, and pathology. The book also contains sections on chairside assisting, sterilization procedures, first aid and CPR, as well as dental charting and basic business office techniques. Its comprehensive content provides up-to-date information regarding preclinical and clinical dental assisting skills that keep in step with the dental industry. An activity disk enhances learning by reinforcing knowledge of dental concepts and terminology from each chapter. This comprehensive and integrated learning package provides a complete approach to dental assisting knowledge and skills.

Table of Contents

Section I: INTRODUCTION	1	(12)
Chapter 1 | Introduction to the Dental Profession	3	(10)
Introduction and History	4	(2)
Education and Organized Dentistry	6	(2)
The Dental Team	8	(5)
Section II: BASIC DENTAL SCIENCES	13	(136)
Chapter 2 | Oral Health and Nutrition	15	(32)
Introduction	16	(1)
Preventive Dentistry	16	(14)
Fluoride	30	(4)
Nutrition	34	(3)
Vitamins	37	(1)
Minerals	38	(2)
Water	40	(1)
Nutrition Labels	40	(7)
Chapter 3 | General Anatomy and Physiology	47	(20)
Introduction	48	(3)
Skeletal System	51	(2)
Muscular System	53	(1)
Nervous System	53	(4)
Endocrine System and Reproductive System	57	(2)
Circulatory System	59	(2)
Digestive System	61	(2)
Respiratory System	63	(1)
Lymphatic System and Immune System	64	(3)
Chapter 4 | Head and Neck Anatomy	67	(18)
Introduction	68	(1)
Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity	68	(2)
Bones of the Head	70	(4)
Muscles of the Head and Neck	74	(4)
Nerves of the Head and Neck	78	(3)
Circulation of the Head and Neck	81	(4)
Chapter 5 | Embryology and Histology	85	(14)
Introduction	86	(1)
Embryology	86	(3)
Life Cycle of the Tooth	89	(1)
Histology	90	(1)
Tooth Structure	90	(3)
Components of the Periodontium	93	(6)
Chapter 6 | Tooth Morphology	99	(24)
Introduction	100	(1)
Dental Arches	100	(1)
Dental Quadrants	100	(1)
Types of Teeth and Their Functions	101	(1)
Eruption Schedule	102	(1)
Divisions of the Tooth	102	(2)
Surfaces of the Teeth	104	(1)
Anatomical Structures	105	(4)
Permanent Teeth Descriptions	109	(10)
Deciduous (Primary) Teeth Descriptions	119	(4)
Chapter 7 | Dental Charting	123	(16)
Introduction	124	(1)
Dental Charts	124	(1)
Numbering Systems	124	(1)
Cavity Classifications	125	(1)
Abbreviations of Tooth Surfaces	126	(2)
Basic Terms Used in Charting	128	(1)
Charting Color Indications and Symbols	129	(10)
Chapter 8 | Microbiology	139	(10)
Introduction	140	(1)
Important People in Microbiology	140	(1)
Groups of Microorganisms	140	(1)
Bacteria	140	(2)
Protozoa	142	(1)
Rickettsiae	143	(1)
Yeasts and Molds	143	(1)
Viruses	144	(1)
Diseases of Major Concern to the Dental Assistant	145	(2)
How the Body Resists Diseases	147	(2)
Section III: PRECLINICAL DENTAL SKILLS	149	(88)
Chapter 9 | Infection Control	151	(26)
Introduction	152	(1)
Rationales and Regulations	152	(2)
Cross-Contamination Pathways	154	(1)
Routes of Microbial Transmission	154	(1)
Infection Control in the Dental Office	155	(6)
Disinfection	161	(4)
Sterilization	165	(3)
Sterilization Monitoring	168	(1)
Techniques and Aids for Infection Control	169	(1)
Clinical Asepsis Protocol	170	(7)
Chapter 10 | Management of Hazardous Materials	177	(16)
Introduction	178	(4)
Engineering/Work Practice Controls	182	(1)
Sharps	183	(2)
Hazardous Chemicals	185	(8)
Chapter 11 | Preparation for Patient Care	193	(12)
Introduction	194	(1)
Patient History	194	(1)
Clinical Evaluation	195	(2)
Vital Signs	197	(8)
Chapter 12 | Pharmacology	205	(12)
Introduction	206	(1)
Drug Names	206	(1)
Prescriptions	206	(2)
Drug Laws	208	(1)
Drug Administration Routes	209	(1)
Drugs	210	(1)
Narcotics	211	(1)
Amphetamines	212	(1)
Hallucinogens	212	(1)
Barbiturates	212	(1)
Drugs Prescribed	213	(4)
Chapter 13 | Emergency Management	217	(20)
Introduction	218	(1)
Dental Office Emergency Kit	218	(2)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	220	(4)
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)	224	(3)
Causes, Signs, and Treatment of Emergencies	227	(7)
Dental Emergencies	234	(3)
Section IV: CLINICAL DENTAL PROCEDURES	237	(138)
Chapter 14 | Introduction to Chairside Assisting	239	(34)
Introduction	240	(1)
The Dental Office Design	240	(4)
The Treatment Rooms	244	(7)
Routine Office Care	251	(2)
Concepts of Dental Assisting	253	(1)
Preparing to Seat the Patient	254	(1)
Seating the Dental Patient	254	(1)
Positioning the Operator and the Assistant	255	(2)
Dismissing the Patient	257	(1)
Patients with Special Needs	258	(1)
Instrument Transfer	259	(7)
Maintaining the Operating Field	266	(7)
Chapter 15 | Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems	273	(20)
Introduction	274	(1)
Instruments for Basic Chairside Procedures	274	(10)
Dental Rotary Instruments	284	(3)
Abrasives	287	(1)
Dental Handpieces	288	(3)
Tray Systems	291	(2)
Chapter 16 | Management of Pain and Anxiety	293	(18)
Introduction	294	(1)
Anesthetics and Sedation	294	(1)
Topical Anesthetics	294	(1)
Local Anesthetic	295	(2)
Injection Sites	297	(2)
Anesthetics, Syringes, and Needles	299	(3)
Supplemental Anesthetic Techniques	302	(4)
Nitrous Oxide Sedation	306	(5)
Chapter 17 | Dental Radiography	311	(64)
Introduction	312	(2)
Radiation Physics and Biology	314	(2)
Biological Effects of Radiation	316	(1)
Dental X-Ray Unit/Components	317	(3)
Safety and Precautions	320	(1)
Radiation Production	321	(1)
Dental X-Ray Film	322	(1)
Producing Quality Radiographs	323	(28)
Processing Quality Radiographs	351	(10)
Mounting Radiographs	361	(2)
Storage of Patient Radiographs	363	(1)
Legal Implications of Radiographs	363	(1)
Extraoral Radiographs	363	(3)
Radiographic Interpretation	366	(4)
Quality Assurance	370	(2)
Imaging Systems	372	(3)
Section V: DENTAL SPECIALTIES	375	(170)
Chapter 18 | Endodontics	377	(18)
Introduction	378	(1)
Progress of Pulpal and Periapical Diseases	378	(1)
Endodontic Diagnosis	379	(3)
Endodontic Instruments	382	(4)
Endodontic Materials	386	(1)
Endodontic Procedures	387	(4)
Surgical Endodontics	391	(4)
Chapter 19 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	395	(26)
Introduction	396	(1)
Oral Surgery Instruments	396	(7)
Asepsis in Oral Surgery	403	(1)
Patient Considerations	404	(1)
Patient Preparation	405	(1)
Oral Surgery Procedures	405	(9)
Dental Implants	414	(3)
Hospital Dentistry	417	(4)
Chapter 20 | Oral Pathology	421	(18)
Introduction	422	(1)
Inflammation	422	(1)
Oral Lesions	422	(1)
Biological Agents	423	(2)
Physical Agents	425	(2)
Chemical Agents	427	(2)
Hormonal Disturbances	429	(1)
Developmental Disturbances	429	(3)
Nutritional Disturbances	432	(1)
Neoplasms	432	(3)
Oral Lesions Related to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)	435	(1)
Miscellaneous Disorders	436	(3)
Chapter 21 | Orthodontics	439	(28)
Introduction	440	(1)
The Orthodontic Practice	440	(2)
Occlusion and Malocclusion	442	(2)
Etiology of Malocclusion	444	(1)
Types of Orthodontic Treatment	444	(1)
Process of Tooth Movement	445	(1)
Preorthodontic Treatment	445	(1)
The Consultation Appointment	446	(2)
Orthodontic Appliances	448	(4)
Orthodontic Instruments	452	(1)
Orthodontic Treatments	453	(9)
Completion Appointment	462	(5)
Chapter 22 | Pediatric Dentistry	467	(16)
Introduction	468	(1)
Behavior Characteristics of Children at Various Ages	469	(1)
Patient Management	469	(2)
Role of the Parent or Guardian	471	(1)
Procedures in Pediatric Dentistry	471	(7)
Emergency Treatment for Traumatic Injuries	478	(2)
Child Abuse	480	(3)
Chapter 23 | Periodontics	483	(22)
Introduction	484	(1)
The Periodontal Team	484	(1)
Periodontal Disease	484	(3)
Periodontal Diagnostic Procedures	487	(2)
Periodontal Instruments	489	(5)
Non-Surgical Periodontal Procedures	494	(2)
Surgical Periodontal Procedures	496	(3)
Periodontal Dressing	499	(1)
Periodontal Maintenance Procedures	500	(5)
Chapter 24 | Fixed Prosthodontics	505	(20)
Introduction	506	(1)
Patient Considerations	506	(1)
Types of Fixed Prostheses	506	(6)
Types of Materials Used for Fixed Protheses	512	(1)
Role of the Laboratory Technician	512	(1)
Role of the Dental Assistant	513	(1)
Retention Techniques	513	(7)
Implant Retained Protheses	520	(1)
Maintenance of Fixed Prosthodontics	521	(4)
Chapter 25 | Removable Prosthodontics	525	(20)
Introduction	526	(1)
Patient Considerations	526	(1)
The Dental Assistant's Role	526	(1)
The Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	526	(1)
The Consultation Appointment	527	(1)
The Removable Partial Dentures	527	(1)
The Complete Denture	527	(12)
Denture Reline	539	(1)
Denture Repair	540	(1)
Polishing the Removable Prostheses	540	(1)
The Overdenture	540	(5)
Section VI: RESTORATIVE AND LABORATORY MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES	545	(82)
Chapter 26 | Chairside Restorative Materials	547	(34)
Introduction	548	(1)
Properties of Dental Materials	548	(3)
Types of Restorative Dental Materials	551	(1)
Dental Cements	551	(12)
Bonding Agents	563	(1)
Restorative Dentistry	563	(4)
Amalgam Restorative Materials	567	(4)
Composite Restorative Materials	571	(6)
Glass Ionomer Restorations	577	(4)
Chapter 27 | Laboratory Materials and Techniques	581	(46)
Introduction	582	(1)
Hydrocoloid Impression Materials	582	(9)
Elastomeric Impression Materials	591	(5)
Gypsum Materials	596	(10)
Articulating Casts or Study Models	606	(1)
Dental Waxes	607	(1)
Custom Trays	608	(1)
Constructing a Custom Tray	609	(4)
Vacuum-Formed Trays	613	(1)
Temporary (Provisional) Restorations	613	(14)
Section VII: EXPANDED FUNCTIONS	627	(66)
Chapter 28 | Advanced Chairside Functions	629	(64)
Dental Dam	629	(15)
Introduction	630	(1)
Materials and Equipment	630	(4)
Preparation Before Placement of the Dental Dam	634	(2)
Placement and Removal Procedures for the Dental Dam	636	(6)
Dental Dam for the Child Patient	642	(1)
Alternatives for Full Dental Dam Placement	642	(2)
Matrix and Wedge	644	(8)
Introduction	645	(1)
Wedges	645	(1)
Tofflemire Matrix	645	(5)
Plastic Strip Matrix	650	(2)
Coronal Polish	652	(14)
Introduction	653	(1)
Rationale for Performing the Coronal Polish	653	(1)
Contraindications and Modifications	653	(1)
Dental Deposits	654	(2)
Abrasives and Polishing Agents	656	(1)
Equipment and Supplies	657	(6)
Maintaining the Operating Field	663	(1)
Auxiliary Polishing Aids	664	(2)
Placing Cavity Liners, Cavity Varnish, and Cement Bases	666	(5)
Introduction	667	(1)
Cavity Preparation/Pulpal Involvement	667	(1)
Treatment of Cavity Preparations	667	(1)
Cavity Liners	668	(1)
Cavity Varnish	668	(1)
Cement Bases	668	(3)
Suture Removal	671	(7)
Introduction	671	(1)
Procedures Prior to Removal of Sutures	672	(1)
Types of Suture Patterns	672	(2)
Suture Removal Criteria	674	(1)
Suture Removal	674	(4)
Postsuture Removal	678	(1)
Gingival Retraction	678	(4)
Introduction	678	(1)
Types of Gingival Retraction	679	(3)
Enamel Sealants	682	(4)
Introduction	682	(1)
Indications and Contraindications for Sealants	682	(1)
Role of the Dental Assistant	682	(1)
Enamel Sealant Materials	683	(1)
Placement of Enamel Sealants	683	(3)
Bleaching Techniques	686	(7)
Introduction	686	(1)
Bleaching Techniques	686	(3)
Patient Information	689	(4)
Section VIII: DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT	693
Chapter 29 | Dental Office Management	695	(32)
Introduction	695	(1)
Dental Receptionist and Business Office Staff	695	(2)
Dentistry Marketing	697	(1)
Telephone Technique	697	(4)
Business Office Systems	701	(2)
Patient Scheduling	703	(4)
Dental Records Management	707	(1)
Accounts Receivable	708	(1)
Management of Patient Accounts	709	(9)
Accounts Payable	718	(9)
Chapter 30 | Employment Strategies	727	(12)
Introduction	728	(1)
Obtaining National Certification	728	(1)
Employment	729	(1)
Employment Search	729	(1)
Preparing a Cover Letter and a Resume	729	(4)
Setting Up an Interview	733	(1)
Interview Process	733	(2)
Professional Conduct During Employment	735	(4)
Chapter 31 | Ethics and Jurisprudence	739
Introduction	740	(1)
The Law	740	(1)
The Dentist, the Dental Assistant, and the Law	741	(1)
Standard of Care	742	(1)
Dental Records	743	(1)
Ethics	744