Delmar's Handbook of Essential Skills and Procedures for Chairside Dental Assisting

by Phinney, Donna J.; Halstead, Judy H.

• ISBN13: 9780766834576
• ISBN10: 0766834573
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-11
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This resource provides essential information on the core clinical skills and procedures dental assistants need to know. Concise and user friendly, it presents a learning system appropriate for formal education settings, lab-based programs, on-the-job training and refresher courses. Outstanding illustrations make this text ideal for the visually oriented learner. (key words: dental assistant, dental assisting)

Table of Contents

Section I: INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ASSISTING AND BASIC DENTAL SCIENCES	1	(64)
Dental Assisting-The Profession	3	(12)
The Career of Dental Assisting	4	(1)
Employment for the Dental Assistant	4	(2)
The Dental Team	6	(6)
Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics	12	(1)
Dental Practice Act	12	(1)
State Board of Dentistry	12	(1)
The Dentist, the Dental Assistant, and the Law	13	(1)
Standard of Care	13	(1)
Dental Records	14	(1)
Ethics	14	(1)
Oral Health	15	(10)
Introduction	16	(1)
Preventive Dentistry	16	(6)
Fluoride	22	(3)
Head and Neck Anatomy	25	(10)
Introduction	26	(1)
Bones of the Head	27	(3)
Muscles of Mastication	30	(1)
Nerves of the Head and Neck	31	(1)
Circulation to the Head and Neck	32	(3)
Tooth Anatomy and Supporting Structures	35	(14)
Tooth Structure	36	(1)
Components of the Periodontium	36	(2)
Dental Arches	38	(1)
Dental Quadrants	38	(1)
Types of Teeth and Their Functions	39	(2)
Eruption Schedule	41	(1)
Surfaces of the Teeth	42	(3)
Anatomical Structures	45	(4)
Dental Charting	49	(16)
Introduction	50	(1)
Dental Charts	50	(1)
Numbering Systems	50	(3)
Cavity Classifications	53	(1)
Abbreviations for Tooth Surfaces	54	(1)
Basic Charting Terms	55	(1)
Charting Color Indications and Symbols	56	(9)
Section II: PRECLINICAL DENTAL SKILLS	65	(48)
Infection Control/Sterilization Procedures	67	(26)
Introduction	68	(1)
Rationales and Regulations	68	(4)
Cross-Contamination Pathways	72	(1)
Routes of Microbial Transmission	73	(1)
Infection Control in the Dental Office	73	(6)
Disinfection	79	(5)
Sterilization	84	(2)
Sterilization Monitoring	86	(1)
Clinical Asepsis Protocol	86	(7)
Management of Hazardous Materials	93	(12)
Introduction	94	(6)
Engineering/Work Practice Controls	100	(1)
Sharps	101	(2)
Hazardous Chemicals	103	(2)
Preparation for Patient Care	105	(8)
Introduction	106	(1)
Patient History	106	(1)
Vital Signs	107	(6)
Section III: CLINICAL DENTAL PROCEDURES	113	(250)
Chairside Assisting Skills	115	(24)
Dental Office Design	116	(1)
Treatment Rooms	116	(6)
Routine Office Care	122	(1)
Concepts of Dental Assisting	123	(2)
Seating the Dental Patient	125	(1)
Positioning the Assistant	126	(2)
Dismissing the Patient	128	(1)
Instrument Transfer	128	(5)
Maintaining the Operating Field	133	(6)
Dental Instruments and Tray Systems	139	(18)
Introduction	140	(1)
Instruments for Basic Chairside Procedures	140	(8)
Dental Rotary Instruments	148	(3)
Abrasives	151	(2)
Dental Handpieces	153	(2)
Tray Systems	155	(2)
Dental Radiography	157	(34)
Introduction	158	(1)
Biological Effects of Radiation	159	(1)
Dental X-Ray Unit/Components	159	(1)
Safety and Precautions	160	(1)
Radiation Production	160	(1)
Dental X-Ray Film	161	(1)
Producing Quality Radiographs	162	(19)
Processing Quality Radiographs	181	(7)
Mounting Radiographs	188	(2)
Legal Implications of Radiographs	190	(1)
Topical and Local Anesthesia	191	(6)
Introduction	192	(1)
Anesthetics, Syringes, and Needles	192	(5)
Dental Cements and Restorative Materials and Techniques	197	(24)
Introduction	198	(1)
Types of Restorative Dental Materials	198	(1)
Dental Cements	199	(10)
Bonding Agents	209	(2)
Restorative Dentistry	211	(1)
Amalgam Restorative Materials	212	(6)
Composite Restorative Materials	218	(1)
Glass Ionomer Restorations	218	(3)
Laboratory Materials and Techniques	221	(34)
Introduction	222	(1)
Hydrocolloid Impression Materials	222	(8)
Elastomeric Impression Materials	230	(6)
Gypsum Materials	236	(10)
Articulating Casts or Study Models	246	(1)
Dental Waxes	246	(2)
Custom Trays	248	(1)
Constructing a Custom Tray	249	(3)
Vacuum-Formed Tray	252	(3)
Endodontics	255	(14)
Introduction	256	(1)
Progress of Pulpal and Periapical Diseases	256	(1)
Endodontic Diagnosis	257	(2)
Endodontic Instruments	259	(3)
Endodontic Materials	262	(1)
Endodontic Procedures	263	(3)
Surgical Endodontics	266	(3)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	269	(26)
Introduction	270	(1)
Oral Surgery Instruments	271	(2)
Asepsis in Oral Surgery	273	(4)
Patient Preparation	277	(1)
Oral Surgery Procedures	278	(9)
Dental Implants	287	(2)
Sutures	289	(1)
Procedures Prior to Removal of Sutures	289	(1)
Suture Removal Criteria	290	(1)
Suture Removal	290	(2)
Post Suture Removal	292	(3)
Orthodontics	295	(14)
Introduction	296	(1)
The Orthodontic Assistant	296	(1)
Types of Orthodontic Treatment	297	(1)
Preorthodontic Treatment	297	(1)
The Consultation Appointment	298	(1)
Orthodontic Appliances	298	(2)
Orthodontic Instruments	300	(1)
Orthodontic Treatments	301	(6)
Completion Appointment	307	(2)
Pediatric Dentistry	309	(10)
Introduction	310	(1)
Procedures in Pediatric Dentistry	310	(7)
Emergency Treatment for Traumatic Injuries	317	(2)
Periodontics	319	(16)
Introduction	320	(1)
The Periodontal Dental Assistant	320	(1)
Periodontal Disease	320	(1)
Periodontal Diagnostic Procedures	321	(2)
Periodontal Instruments	323	(2)
Nonsurgical Procedures	325	(3)
Surgical Periodontal Procedures	328	(4)
Periodontal Dressing	332	(3)
Fixed Prosthodontics	335	(12)
Introduction	336	(1)
Patient Considerations	336	(1)
Types of Fixed Prostheses	336	(3)
Types of Materials Used for Fixed Prostheses	339	(3)
Role of the Dental Assistant	342	(2)
Retention Techniques	344	(2)
Implant Retainer Prosthesis	346	(1)
Removable Prosthodontics	347	(16)
Introduction	348	(1)
The Dental Assistant's Role	348	(1)
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning	348	(1)
The Consultation Appointment	348	(1)
The Removable Partial Denture	348	(4)
The Complete Denture	352	(7)
Denture Reline	359	(2)
Polishing the Removable Prosthesis	361	(2)
Section IV: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS	363	(54)
Pit and Fissure Sealants, and Bleaching Techniques	365	(22)
Introduction	366	(1)
Abrasives and Polishing Agents	366	(1)
Equipment and Supplies	367	(4)
Coronal Polish Procedures	371	(1)
Cavity Liners, Varnishes, and Cement Bases	372	(2)
Cavity Preparation/Pulpal Involvement	374	(1)
Treatment of Cavity Preparations	374	(2)
Cavity Liners	376	(1)
Cavity Varnish	376	(1)
Cement Bases	376	(1)
Pit and Fissure Sealant Materials	376	(4)
Placement of Pit and Fissure Sealants	380	(2)
Bleaching Techniques	382	(5)
Dental Dam and Matrix and Wedge Techniques	387	(16)
Introduction	388	(1)
Materials and Equipment	388	(3)
Preparation Before Placement of the Dental Dam	391	(1)
Placement and Removal of the Dental Dam	392	(3)
Preparation of a Tooth for Restoration	395	(1)
Wedges	396	(1)
Tofflemire Matrix	396	(1)
Plastic Strip Matrix	397	(6)
Gingival Retraction and Temporary Restorations	403	(14)
Introduction	404	(1)
Types of Gingival Retraction	404	(3)
Temporary (Provisional) Restorations	407	(10)
Index	417