Comprehensive Dental Assisting

Dental assistants have to work as part of a team every day to provide patients with the best possible care and ensure that the dental office runs smoothly. As an instructor, you prepare students to have the skills and abilities they will need to be a successful part of this dental team.

Accompanying Student resource DVD-ROM contains ... "videos and animations; interactive activities and exercises; Dentrix G4 practice management learning activities; and much more." Accompanying Dentrix Learning edition software DVD-ROM contains ... Dentrix Learning Edition software (version G4.8); Dentrix G4 user's guide."--DVD-ROM labels.

Pearson's Comprehensive Dental Assisting was developed with the needs of both the instructor and student in mind. The information is presented in an extremely comprehensive manner by using a step-by-step, competency based approach that covers all the facets of the dental assisting profession. Written by authors who have worked in the dentistry field, this book places the focus on learning both technical and people skills to help ensure success as a student and dental assistant. Dental Assistants

- Online exercises- Frequently asked questions- Class notes- Learning links- Discussion questions- Glossary

Welcome to the Fourth Edition of an established, widely utilized, and reliable resource in dental assisting! As a dental assistant, you will be expected to take on an increasing number of clinical and administrative responsibilities to stay competitive. DENTAL ASSISTING: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, 4E, International Edition delivers inclusive coverage of the basic and advanced clinical skills you need to master. This complete learning system includes the most current information on leading dental practices/procedures, equipment, and patient safety standards, as well as, incorporates animation, video, step-by-step photo illustrations, real-life case studies, and dynamic review materials. Quite simply, this best-seller is a trusted resource for any dental assistant preparing for a successful career in the field.

Accompanying CD-ROM has companion website with chapters on chairside assisting, dental radiology, and infection control, each with an introduction, a specialty practice test, links, and a glossary.