Synopses & Reviews
This exam preparation review book enables those pursuing dental assisting professional careers to review relevant material through the use of interactive technology, thereby gaining practice, and allowing them to become familiar with the types of questions given on board examinations. Designed in an easy-to-use outline format followed by sample practice test questions with answers and rationales, this text has the added feature of a CD-ROM, and links to the Prentice Hall Website. Links to numerous dental sites serve as an additional resource, and allow access to libraries all over the world. Topics covered in this comprehensive practice book are: overview of the National Board Examinations with study tips; biomedical sciences; dental anatomy; preventive dentistry; chairside assisting; dental radiology; dental materials; infection control; occupational safety; medical emergencies; and dental practice management. Designed to act as a study guide for students preparing to take the National Board Exams and/or for dental assistants to use as an important reference tool.
Synopsis
Complete Review of Dental Assisting is an indispensable resource for certification exam preparation. Organized by the key content areas, this review book provides comprehensive, clear, concise information on all of the unique needs of the dental assistant. A large collection of review questions, emphasis on case studies, presentation of key information in outline format and accompanying CD-ROM provide a definitive study edge. As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, you will find that the Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success across the boards!
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About the Author
Emily Andujo, RDH, BS, MS is a dental hygiene instructor at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and the Western Society of Periodontology.
Table of Contents
1. Overview to the Dental Assisting National Board Examinations—Study Tips.
2. Biomedical Sciences.
3. Dental Anatomy.
4. Preventive Dentistry.
5. Chairside Assisting.
6. Dental Radiology.
7. Dental Materials.
8. Infection Control.
9. Occupational Safety.
10. Medical Emergencies.
11. Dental Practice Management.
12. Comprehensive Simulated Exam/Answer Key.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.