Ehrlich and Torres Essentials of Dental Assisting

by Robinson & Bird

• ISBN13: 9780721688633
• ISBN10: 0721688632
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-04
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

The third edition of this popular, easy-to-read text is updated and revised throughout. Designed and written to meet the needs of shorter dental assisting programs or those looking for a quick resource, this practical text helps students easily grasp the information essential for practice. Tables, boxes and step-by-step procedures highlight key content. New student learning aids include highlighted key terms, chapter goals, and Apply Your Knowledgequestions at the end of each chapter. It is also a valuable reference tool for on-the-job training for staff who are taking continuing education courses and studying for state and national boards.

Table of Contents

Section I THE PROFESSION
Orientation to Dental Assisting	3	(8)
The History of Dentistry	4	(1)
Members of the Dental Health Team	4	(4)
Overview of the Dental Office	8	(3)
Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting	11	(12)
Difference Between Ethics and Law	12	(1)
Types of Law	12	(1)
Legal Aspects of Dentistry	13	(1)
Regulation of Dentistry	13	(1)
Levels of Dental Auxiliary Supervision	14	(1)
Unlicensed Practice of Dentistry	14	(1)
Credentialing of Dental Assistants	14	(1)
Risk Management	14	(2)
Patient Clinical Records	16	(1)
Regulatory and Professional Organizations	17	(6)
Section II THE SCIENCES
Anatomy and Physiology	23	(24)
Directions and Body Planes	24	(1)
Organizational Levels of the Body	24	(2)
Systems of the Body	26	(3)
Structures of the Head and Neck	29	(4)
Major Muscles of Mastication and Facial Expression	33	(1)
Blood Supply to the Face and Mouth	33	(1)
Lymph Nodes	33	(1)
Nerve Supply to the Mouth	34	(5)
Structures of the Face and Oral Cavity	39	(8)
Dental Anatomy	47	(18)
Anatomic Parts of the Tooth	48	(1)
Tissue of the Tooth	49	(1)
Types of Teeth	50	(1)
Dental Arches	51	(1)
Anterior and Posterior Teeth	51	(1)
Tooth Surfaces	52	(1)
Anatomic Features of the Teeth	52	(3)
The Dentition	55	(1)
Tooth Numbering System	56	(9)
Section III INFECTION CONTROL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Disease Transmission	65	(14)
Causes of Disease	66	(2)
Disease Transmission	68	(3)
Diseases of Major Concern to Dental Health Care Workers	71	(5)
Prevention of Disease Transmission	76	(3)
Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials	79	(18)
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard	80	(3)
Handwashing and Hand Care	83	(1)
Personal Protective Equipment	84	(3)
Medical Waste Management	87	(1)
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard	88	(9)
Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation	97	(13)
Surface Barriers	98	(1)
Precleaning and Disinfection	99	(3)
Classifications of Instruments, Equipment, and Surfaces	102	(1)
Additional Aseptic Techniques	103	(2)
Cleaning and Disinfection of the Laboratory Area	105	(1)
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Radiology Area	105	(5)
Instrument Processing	110	(19)
The Sterilization Center	111	(2)
Instrument Processing Procedures	113	(3)
Sterilization	116	(2)
Sterilization Monitoring	118	(2)
Sterilization Failures	120	(9)
Section IV DENTAL TREATMENT
Clinical Dentistry	129	(12)
The Clinical Area	130	(1)
Standard Procedure Routine	130	(4)
Instrument Transfer	134	(7)
Moisture Control	141	(18)
Mouth Rinsing	142	(1)
Oral Evacuation Methods	142	(1)
Isolation Techniques	143	(1)
The Dental Dam	143	(16)
Section V PATIENT CARE
The Dental Patient	159	(13)
The Patient Record	160	(3)
Vital Signs	163	(9)
Dental Examination	172	(11)
Components of the Dental Examination	173	(1)
The Oral Examination	173	(4)
Recording Dental Treatment	177	(6)
Medical Emergencies	183	(9)
Legal Responsibilities	184	(1)
Emergency Preparedness	184	(1)
Patient Assessment	185	(1)
Emergency Responses	186	(2)
Angina Pectoris	188	(1)
Acute Myocardial Infarction	188	(1)
Cerebrovascular Accident	188	(1)
Allergic Reactions	188	(4)
Pain and Anxiety Control	192	(15)
Topical Anesthetics	193	(1)
Local Anesthetics	193	(1)
Vasoconstrictors	193	(1)
Health Status of the Patient	194	(1)
Local Anesthesia Methods	194	(1)
Local Anesthetic Setup	194	(1)
Local Anesthetic Cautions	195	(1)
Anxiety Control	195	(1)
Prescriptions	195	(1)
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia	195	(12)
Section VI DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY
Radiation Safety and Production of X-Rays	207	(18)
Radiation Physics	208	(1)
Properties of X-Rays	209	(1)
Types of X-Radiation	209	(1)
Radiation Measurement	210	(1)
Radiation Exposure	210	(1)
Absorbed Dose	210	(1)
Dose Equivalence	211	(1)
Radiation Hazards and Protection	211	(1)
Biological Effects of Radiation	212	(1)
Patient Protection	212	(4)
Protection of the Operator	216	(1)
The X-Ray Machine	217	(3)
Image Characteristics	220	(1)
Radiographic Quality	220	(5)
Intraoral Radiographic Techniques and Film Processing	225	(44)
Intraoral Radiographs	226	(1)
Intraoral Dental X-Ray Film	227	(2)
Care of Dental Films	229	(1)
Infection Control in Dental Radiography	229	(1)
Intraoral Radiography Techniques	229	(7)
The Full-Mouth Radiographic Survey	236	(1)
Exposure and Technique Errors	237	(1)
Processing Radiographs	237	(1)
Processing Solutions	238	(1)
Manual Processing	239	(1)
Automatic Film Processing	239	(1)
Processing Errors	240	(1)
Duplicating Radiographs	240	(1)
Mounting Radiographs	241	(1)
Informed Consent	242	(1)
Documentation	242	(1)
Ownership of Dental Radiographs	243	(26)
Section VII PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
Preventive Care	269	(24)
Process of Dental Disease	270	(1)
Tooth Brushing	271	(1)
Flossing	272	(1)
Home Care Techniques	272	(1)
Fluoride	272	(5)
Topical Fluoride	277	(2)
Nutrition	279	(4)
Preventive Dental Care	283	(10)
Coronal Polishing and Sealants	293	(22)
Coronal Polishing	294	(1)
Stains of the Teeth	295	(1)
Equipment for Rubber Cup Coronal Polishing	296	(2)
Rubber Cup Coronal Polishing	298	(3)
Pit and Fissure Sealants	301	(14)
Section VIII RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Instruments, Handpieces, and Burs	315	(12)
Hand Instruments	316	(2)
Rotary Instruments	318	(3)
Dental Burs	321	(6)
Restorative Materials	327	(15)
Characteristics of Dental Materials	328	(1)
Properties Affecting the Dental Material	328	(1)
Amalgam	328	(1)
Composite Resin Material	329	(1)
Temporary Restorations	329	(1)
Etching Systems	329	(1)
Bonding Systems	330	(1)
Cavity Liners	330	(1)
Dental Cements	330	(12)
Restorative Procedures	342	(13)
Tooth Preparation	343	(1)
Matrix Systems	343	(3)
Retentive Pin Restorations	346	(1)
Veneers	346	(1)
Vital Bleaching	347	(1)
Expanded Functions for the Dental Assistant	347	(8)
Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures	355	(18)
Impression Trays	356	(1)
Impression Materials	356	(1)
Diagnostic Casts	357	(3)
Final Impression Materials	360	(4)
Bite Registration	364	(9)
Prosthodontics	373	(26)
Fixed Prosthodontics	374	(5)
Removable Prosthodontics	379	(2)
Partial Dentures	381	(3)
Complete Dentures	384	(3)
Immediate Dentures	387	(1)
Relining of a Complete or Partial Denture	388	(11)
Section IX SPECIALIZED DENTISTRY
Periodontics	399	(23)
Periodontal Diseases	400	(1)
Periodontal Examination	401	(2)
Instrumentation for Periodontics	403	(4)
Periodontal Surgical Instruments	407	(1)
Periodontal Treatment Procedures	407	(1)
Ultrasonic Scaler	408	(2)
Scaling, Root Planning, and Gingival Curettage	410	(1)
Antimicrobial and Antibiotic Agents	410	(1)
Periodontal Surgery	411	(11)
Endodontics	422	(14)
Endodontic Diagnosis	423	(1)
Instruments in Endodontics	424	(1)
Medication and Filling Materials in Endodontic Procedures	424	(4)
Pulp Therapy	428	(1)
Overview of Endodontic Therapy	429	(7)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	436	(13)
Specialized Needs	437	(1)
Oral Surgery Instruments	437	(1)
Chain of Asepsis	437	(1)
Pain Control in Oral Surgery	437	(1)
Types of Surgical Procedures	437	(3)
Sutures	440	(1)
Immediate Postoperative Care	441	(1)
Alveolitis (Dry Socket)	441	(8)
Pediatric Dentistry	449	(11)
Examination of the Pediatric Patient	450	(1)
Pediatric Procedures	451	(1)
Topical Application of Fluorides	451	(1)
Restorative Procedures	452	(1)
Stainless Steel Crowns	453	(1)
Traumatic Injuries	453	(1)
Maintaining Space	454	(6)
Orthodontics	460	(21)
Angle's Classifications of Malocculsion	461	(1)
Orthodontic Treatment	461	(1)
Records Visit and Treatment Planning	462	(2)
The Case Presentation	464	(1)
Instruments for Orthodontics	465	(1)
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances	465	(4)
Oral Hygiene and Dietary Instructions	469	(1)
Adjustment Visits	470	(1)
Completed Treatment	470	(11)
Section X PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
The Job Search	481	(12)
Develop Your Goals and Philosophy	482	(1)
Career Opportunities	483	(1)
Marketing Your Skills	483	(1)
Preparing a Cover Letter and Resume	483	(3)
Interview	486	(3)
Salary Negotiations	489	(1)
Job Termination	490	(3)
Examination Preparation and Test Taking	493	(22)
Preparing for the Examination	494	(1)
Types of Questions	494	(1)
Test Anxiety	495	(1)
Strategies for Taking Multiple-Choice Style Tests	495	(1)
Machine-Scored Tests	496	(1)
Additional Reference Materials	496	(19)
Competencies	515	(120)
Glossary	635	(14)
Answer Key to Multiple Choice Questions	649	(2)
Index	651
Appendix: Study Cards