Synopses & Reviews
The text is written in a step-by-step format that provides for maximum comprehension. It includes evaluation sheets, assignment sheets, post-tests, photos and illustrations to reinforce learning. Its competency based layout permits the student to progress at his/her own rate. It gives the student more involvement with actual hands on training and shows what will be expected of them in their job as a dental assistant. (Dental Assisting, Dental Assist., skills)
Synopsis
The book is written in a step-by-step format that provides for maximum comprehension. It includes evaluation sheets, assignment sheets, post-tests, photos and illustrations to reinforce learning. Its competency based layout permits the student to progress at his/her own rate. It gives the student more involvement with actual hands on training and shows what will be expected of them in their job as a dental assistant.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 329) and index.
About the Author
received an MS from the University of Dayton. She has taken postgraduate studies at Ohio State, West Virginia University, Kent State, and Ohio University. She was employed as a dental assistant/hygienist in oral surgery, orthodontics, and general practices before she became a dental assisting instructor and Diversified Cooperative Health Occupations coordinator at Belmont Career Center in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Along with teaching duties she chartered the National Honor Society participation of the vocational school and was advisor for the VICA opening and closing ceremony team to National competition representing the state of Ohio. Mrs. Dofka has retired from active teaching but maintains life membership in the Iota Lambda Sigma, professional vocational teaching fraternity, DANB dental assisting certification, and maintains retired status as dental hygienist in West Virginia. She is currently serving in consultation practice and advisory board capacity as well as volunteer activities.
Table of Contents
Preface. The Dental Profession. Emergency Care and First Aid. Infection Control and Hazard Management. Basic Dental Fundamentals. Chairside Dental Fundamentals. Chairside Assisting. Chairside Specialties. Dental Specialties. Laboratory Procedures. Dental Radiation. Business Procedures. Post tests. References. Glossary. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Index.