Student Workbook to Accompany Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting

by Bird & Robinson

• ISBN13: 9780721639086
• ISBN10: 0721639089
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-13
• Publisher: Saunders

Summary

Easy to understand and simple to use, this resource offers the best practice available in workbook form for mastering vital dental assisting skills. It reviews the full range of tasks required today from basic to advanced functions plus anatomy, physiology, oral embryology, histology, and other essential areas of knowledge. Comprehensive review exercises for each chapter, including short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple-choice questions. Competency skill sheets for evaluating strengths and weaknesses in performing procedural skills. 42 tear-out flashcards as a bonus study tool for learning difficult concepts. Lists of recommended videos on the Dental Assisting Video Procedures CD-ROM that direct users to clips that visually reinforce important concepts and techniques. Review exercises that correspond to the case studies on The Interactive Dental Office CD-ROM Tooth numbering and charting exercises

Table of Contents

PART 1: THE DENTAL ASSISTING PROFESSION
History of Dentistry	1	(4)
The Professional Dental Assistant	5	(2)
The Dental Healthcare Team	7	(2)
Dental Ethics	9	(2)
Dentistry and the Law	11	(6)
Correcting a Chart Entry	15	(2)
PART 2: SCIENCES IN DENTISTRY
General Anatomy	17	(4)
General Physiology	21	(4)
Oral Embryology and Histology	25	(4)
Head and Neck Anatomy	29	(4)
Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity	33	(4)
Overview of the Dentitions	37	(4)
Tooth Morphology	41	(4)
PART 3: ORAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION
Dental Caries	45	(4)
Performing Caries Risk Assessment	47	(2)
Periodontal Disease	49	(2)
Preventive Dentistry	51	(8)
Applying Topical Fluoride Gel or Foam	55	(2)
Assisting the Patient with Dental Floss	57	(2)
Nutrition	59	(4)
Oral Pathology	63	(4)
PART 4: INFECTION CONTROL IN DENTISTRY
Microbiology	67	(4)
Disease Transmission and Infection Control	71	(16)
First Aid After an Exposure Incident	75	(2)
Handwashing Before Gloving	77	(2)
Applying an Alcohol-Based Handrub	79	(2)
Putting on Personal Protective Equipment	81	(2)
Removing Personal Protective Equipment	83	(2)
Disinfecting an Alginate Impression	85	(2)
Principles and Techniques of Disinfection	87	(8)
Placing and Removing Surface Barriers	91	(2)
Performing Treatment Room Cleaning and Disinfection	93	(2)
Principles and Techniques of Sterilization	95	(18)
Operating the Ultrasonic Cleaner	99	(2)
Performing Biologic Monitoring	101	(2)
Autoclaving Instruments	103	(2)
Sterilizing Instruments with Chemical Vapor	105	(2)
Sterilizing Instruments with Dry Heat	107	(2)
Sterilizing Instruments with Chemical Liquid	109	(2)
Sterilizing the Dental Handpiece	111	(2)
PART 5: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Regulatory and Advisory Agencies	113	(2)
Chemical and Waste Management	115	(6)
Creating an Appropriate Label for a Secondary Container	119	(2)
Dental Unit Waterlines	121	(6)
Testing Dental Unit Waterlines	125	(2)
Ergonomics	127	(2)
PART 6: PATIENT INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT
The Patient Record	129	(8)
Registering a New Patient	133	(2)
Obtaining a Medical and Dental History	135	(2)
Vital Signs	137	(12)
Taking an Oral Temperature Reading with a Digital Thermometer	141	(2)
Taking a Patient's Pulse	143	(2)
Taking a Patient's Respiration	145	(2)
Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure	147	(2)
Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	149	(14)
The Soft-Tissue Examination	153	(4)
Charting of Teeth	157	(2)
Periodontal Screening: Examination of the Gingival Tissues	159	(2)
Recording the Completed Dental Treatment	161	(2)
The Medically and Physically Compromised Patient	163	(6)
Transferring the Patient from a Wheelchair	167	(2)
Principles of Pharmacology	169	(4)
Assisting in a Medical Emergency	173	(26)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	177	(2)
Responding to a Patient with an Obstructed Airway	179	(2)
Preparing the Oxygen System	181	(2)
Operating an Automated External Defibrillator	183	(2)
Responding to an Unconscious Patient	185	(2)
Responding to a Patient with Chest Pain	187	(2)
Responding to a Patient Experiencing a Stroke (CVA)	189	(2)
Responding to a Patient with a Breathing Problem	191	(2)
Responding to a Patient Experiencing an Allergic Reaction	193	(2)
Responding to a Patient Experiencing a Convulsive Seizure	195	(2)
Responding to a Patient Experiencing a Diabetic Emergency	197	(2)
PART 7: FOUNDATION OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY
The Dental Office	199	(6)
Performing the Morning Routine	201	(2)
Performing the Evening Routine	203	(2)
Delivering Dental Care	205	(12)
Admitting and Seating a Patient	209	(2)
Transferring Instruments Using Single-Handed and Two-Handed Technique	211	(2)
Using the Dental Mirror Intraorally	213	(2)
Using an Instrument Intraorally	215	(2)
Dental Hand Instruments	217	(6)
Identification of Dental Instruments for a Restorative Procedure	221	(2)
Dental Handpieces and Accessories	223	(6)
Identifying and Attaching Handpieces and Rotary Instruments	227	(2)
Moisture Control	229	(14)
Positioning the High-Volume Evacuator During a Procedure	233	(2)
Performing a Mouth rinse	235	(2)
Placing and Removing Cotton Rolls	237	(2)
Preparing, Placement, and Removal of the Dental Dam	239	(4)
Anesthesia and Pain Control	243	(10)
Applying a Topical Anesthetic	247	(2)
Assisting in the Assembly and Administration of Local Anesthesia	249	(2)
Assisting in the Administration and Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide/oxygen	251	(2)
PART 8: DENTAL RADIOLOGY
Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiologic Safety	253	(6)
Dental Film and Processing Radiographs	259	(10)
Duplicating Dental Radiographs	263	(2)
Processing Dental Radiographs Manually	265	(2)
Processing Dental Radiographs in an Automatic Film Processor	267	(2)
Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Control	269	(10)
Practicing Infection Control During Film Exposure	273	(2)
Practicing Infection Control in the Darkroom	275	(2)
Practicing Infection Control Using the Daylight Loader	277	(2)
Intraoral Radiography	279	(24)
Preparing a Patient for Dental X-Rays	283	(2)
Assembling XCP (Extension-Cone Paralleling) Instruments	285	(2)
Producing a Full-Mouth Radiographic Survey Using the Paralleling Technique	287	(4)
Producing Full-Mouth Radiographic Survey Using the Bisecting Technique	291	(6)
Producing a Four-Film Radiographic Survey Using the Bitewing Technique	297	(2)
Producing Maxillary and Mandibular Radiographs Using the Occlusal Technique	299	(2)
Mounting Dental Radiographs	301	(2)
Extraoral and Digital Radiography	303	(10)
Preparing Equipment for Panoramic Radiography	307	(2)
Preparing a Patient for Panoramic Radiography	309	(2)
Positioning a Patient for Panoramic Radiography	311	(2)
PART 9: DENTAL MATERIALS
Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials	313	(12)
Mixing and Transferring Dental Amalgam	317	(2)
Preparing Composite Resin Materials	319	(2)
Mixing Intermediate Restorative Materials	321	(2)
Mixing Acrylic Resin for Provisional Coverage	323	(2)
Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems	325	(16)
Applying Calcium Hydroxide (Expanded Function)	329	(2)
Applying Dental Varnish (Expanded Function)	331	(2)
Applying Dentin Sealer (Expanded Function)	333	(2)
Mixing a Selected Type of Cement for a Base in a Prepared Tooth	335	(2)
Applying an Etchant Material (Expanded Function)	337	(2)
Applying a Bonding System (Expanded Function)	339	(2)
Dental Cements	341	(18)
Mixing Zinc Oxide-Eugenol (ZOE) for Permanent Cementation	345	(2)
Mixing Zinc Oxide-Eugenol (ZOE) for Temporary Cementation	347	(2)
Mixing Zinc Phosphate for Permanent Cementation	349	(2)
Mixing Polycarboxylate for Permanent Cementation	351	(2)
Mixing Glass Ionomer for Permanent Cementation	353	(2)
Mixing Composite Resin for Permanent Cementation	355	(2)
Removing Cement from Permanent or Temporary Cementation (Expanded Function)	357	(2)
Impression Materials	359	(22)
Mixing Alginate Impression Material	363	(2)
Taking a Mandibular or Maxillary Preliminary Impression (Expanded Function)	365	(4)
Mixing a Two-Paste Final Impression Material	369	(4)
Preparing an Automix Final Impression Material	373	(2)
Taking a Wax-Bite Registration	375	(2)
Mixing Polysiloxane Material for a Bite Registration	377	(2)
Mixing Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Registration Material	379	(2)
Laboratory Materials and Procedures	381	(22)
Mixing Dental Plaster	385	(2)
Pouring Dental Models Using the Inverted-Pour Method	387	(4)
Trimming and Finishing Dental Models	391	(4)
Constructing an Acrylic Resin Custom Tray	395	(4)
Creating a Light-Cured Custom Tray	399	(2)
Constructing a Vacuum-Formed Tray	401	(2)
PART 10: COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE
General Dentistry	403	(16)
Assisting in an Amalgam Restoration	407	(4)
Assisting in a Composite Restoration	411	(4)
Placing and Carving an Intermediate Restoration (Expanded Function)	415	(2)
Assisting in the Placement of a Veneer	417	(2)
Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry	419	(10)
Assembling the Matrix Band and Universal Retainer	423	(2)
Placement and Removal of a Matrix Band and Wedge for a Class II Procedure	425	(2)
Placement and Removal of a Plastic Matrix	427	(2)
Fixed Prosthodontics	429	(10)
Placing and Removing Gingival Retraction Cord	433	(2)
Assisting in a Crown and Bridge Preparation	435	(2)
Assisting in the Delivery and Cementation of a Cast Restoration	437	(2)
Provisional Coverage	439	(8)
Fabrication and Cementing an Acrylic and Preformed Provisional Crown or Bridge (Expanded Function)	443	(2)
Fitting and Cementing a Preformed Polycarbonate Crown (Expanded Function)	445	(2)
Removable Prosthodontics	447	(6)
Assisting in the Delivery of the Partial and Complete Denture	451	(2)
Dental Implants	453	(6)
Assisting in Endosteal Implant Surgery	457	(2)
Endodontics	459	(8)
Assisting in an Electric Pulp Vitality Test	463	(2)
Assisting in Root Canal Therapy	465	(2)
Periodontics	467	(12)
Assisting with a Dental Prophylaxis	471	(2)
Assisting with a Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty	473	(2)
Preparing and Placing a Noneugenol Periodontal Dressing	475	(2)
Removing a Periodontal Dressing	477	(2)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	479	(18)
Preparing a Sterile Field for Instruments and Supplies	483	(2)
Performing a Surgical Scrub	485	(2)
Performing Sterile Gloving	487	(2)
Assisting in a Surgical Extraction	489	(2)
Assisting in Suture Placement	491	(2)
Performing Suture Removal (Expanded Function)	493	(2)
Assisting in the Treatment of Alveolitis	495	(2)
Pediatric Dentistry	497	(8)
Assisting in the Pulpotomy of a Primary Tooth	501	(2)
Assisting in the Placement of a Stainless Steel Crown	503	(2)
Coronal Polishing	505	(4)
Rubber Cup Coronal Polishing	507	(2)
Dental Sealants	509	(6)
Application of Dental Sealants	513	(2)
Orthodontics	515	(12)
Placing Separators	519	(2)
Assisting in the Fitting and Cementation of Orthodontic Bands	521	(2)
Assisting in the Direct Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets	523	(2)
Placing and Removing Ligate Wires and Elastomeric Ties	525	(2)
PART 11: DENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication in the Dental Office	527	(8)
Answering the Phone	531	(2)
Composing a Business Letter	533	(2)
Business Operating Systems	535	(4)
Financial Management in the Dental Office	539	(6)
Marketing Your Skills	545
Preparing a Professional Resume	547