Synopses & Reviews
This concise, up-to-date text prepares dental assisting students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination. Its comprehensive content is arranged in an outline format that is informative and easy to follow. Multiple choice review questions at the end of each chapter test students' knowledge and retention of presented material. A practice exam gives students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the actual exam experience. Appendices containing Internet addresses for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and listings of ADA accredited programs and approved sources of study for the DANB, guide students to additional resources.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: Introduction/Study Techniques. CHAPTER 2: Basic Oral Anatomy. CHAPTER 3: Dental Charting. CHAPTER 4: Infection Control. CHAPTER 5: Radiography. CHAPTER 6: Dental Materials. CHAPTER 7: Restorative Dentistry. CHAPTER 8: Endodontics. CHAPTER 9: Periodontics. CHAPTER 10: Oral Surgery. CHAPTER 11: Pedodontics. CHAPTER 12: Prosthodontics. CHAPTER 13: Orthodontics. CHAPTER 14: Pharmacology and Pain Control. CHAPTER 15: Medical and Dental Emergencies. CHAPTER 16: Oral Evacuation and Isolation Techniques. CHAPTER 17: Coronal Polishing. CHAPTER 18: Ethics and Jurisprudence. CHAPTER 19: Dental Office Management. Comprehensive Test and Answer Grids. Glossary of Terms. Index of Abbreviations. APPENDICES: General Information Regarding the Certified Dental Assisting Examination. Internet Access for Infection Control, OSHA, and CDC. Listing of ADA Accredited Programs. Example of the Certified Dental Assistant Examination Application. Other Certified Dental Assisting Examination Components. Approved Sources of Study for the Certified Dental Assisting Exam.