Dental Terminology

DENTAL TERMINOLOGY, 3E, International Edition takes a word-building approach to help dental assistants understand and remember dental terminology better than ever before. DENTAL TERMINOLOGY, 3E, International Edition is not a strict dictionary of dental terms, but rather a word bank with pronunciation guides and definitions applied to practice areas, it's the resource that dental professionals can use for years to come. The chapters are organized by specialty area, so readers can always find the information quickly. Whether utilized in the classroom or on the job, DENTAL TERMINOLOGY, 3E, International Edition is a valuable reference that comes in handy again and again.

To find the most current and correct codes, dentists and their dental teams can trust CDT 2021: Current Dental Terminology, developed by the ADA, the official source for CDT codes. 2021 code changes include 28 new codes, 7 revised codes, and 4 deleted codes. CDT 2021 contains new codes for counseling for the control and prevention of adverse oral, behavioral, and systemic health effects associated with high-risk substance use, including vaping; medicament application for the prevention of caries; image captures done through teledentistry by a licensed practitioner to forward to another dentist for interpretation; testing to identify patients who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2 (aka COVID-19). CDT codes are developed by the ADA and are the only HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. CDT 2021 codes go into effect on January 1, 2021. -- American Dental Association

"Unlock the Language of Dentistry with 'Dental Terminology for Health Professionals: Understanding Dental Terms'" Are you a healthcare professional looking to enhance your understanding of dental Jargon? Dental language can be complex and challenging to decipher, but this dental Vocabulary guide book is here to help. In 'Dental Terminology book,' you will embark on a journey to demystify the world of oral health. Whether you're a nurse, physician, dental assistant, or simply someone interested in oral care, this book equips you with the knowledge and vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in the dental field. Empower yourself with the ability to engage in informed discussions with dental professionals, boost your career prospects, and provide better patient care. 'Dental Terminology for Health Professionals' is your key to unraveling the mysteries of the dental world. Start your journey to dental fluency today.

Organized by the way dental care providers interact with patients, this practical handbook helps anyone working in the dental office to communicate more effectively and improve the quality of care delivered to Spanish-speaking patients. Conveniently sized and easy to use, this valuable resource covers everything from the initial greeting with the patient, to recording the patient's history, assessing the patient's overall health and oral health, and discussing any kind of dental procedure. Even readers with a limited understanding of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation will be able to use this guide to formulate explanations, instructions, and questions in Spanish. A companion, audio CD-ROM is included and provides the English to Spanish translation of every phrase in the book. Content covers everything from salutations to case histories and follow up care - in the style dentists and assistants interact with patients. The highly portable, pocket guide format is easy to reference when taking a history or working with a patient. Terminology included in this reference covers the gamut of topics that are essential to effective communication in the dental office - related to both administration and procedures. Clinical exchanges covered in the book include those that deal with the hygiene appointment, the dentist's preventive checkup, taking x-rays, and treatment planning. More specific phrases are found on the specialty dental visits - including periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry - as well as front office exchanges between a patient and the business assistant. Content covers speaking to pediatric patients and includes more simplistic language. Informal expressions provide more casual phrases to use with the patient. A comprehensive glossary offers an English to Spanish list of common words and phrases divided by categories - such as days of the week, interrogative questions, common dental terms, and other terms in common use that are not necessarily related to dentistry. Each English phrase appears in boldface type, and beneath the English phrase is the same phrase in Spanish, not in boldface. Several versions of equivalent expressions are provided to ensure that individuals with different styles of communication will be able to select the expressions that they like best.

Over 10,000 terms and definitions pertinent to 23 areas of clinical dental practice, including gnathology and maxillofacial prosthetics. Compiled by 46 contributors in the United States. Intended for dental professionals and students. Entries include term, concise definition(s), occasional pronunciation, area of dental practice, and cross references. Appendix of miscellaneous information; also list of common chemical names. 1st ed., 1963.

"This book is designed to improve communication among those involved in dental health care delivery." Words are defined according to current consensus and proper usage. This ed. includes new terminology from all disciplines, e.g., practice administration, behavioral science, statistics, and computer science. Miscellaneous appendixes.