Essentials of Dental Assisting Text, Workbook and Dental Instruments Package by Debbie Robinson, and Doni Bird Package Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-DEN9 $122.75 BUY Published:  2008    ISBN:  9781416059783

This valuable money-saving package includes: Essentials of Dental Assisting, 4e, Workbook for Essentials of Dental Assisting, 4e, and Boyd's Dental Instruments 3e.

Review Questions and Answers for Dental Assisting by Mosby Softcover - 280 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-DEN10 $ 59.10 BUY Published:  2008    ISBN:  9780323052849

Be sure you have the knowledge you need to become a Certified Dental Assistant or pass your local and state exams! Three simulated practice certification exams – 960 multiple-choice questions in all – closely mirror the content you'll be tested on, so you get the best preparation possible. Plus, an accompanying CD lets you generate unlimited practice exams with randomized questions from the book, as well as test your knowledge of state-specific expanded function requirements.

1. Three simulated Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) practice exams are organized into CDA exam sections, with the same number of questions you can expect to see in each section – General Chairside, Infection Control, and Radiation Health and Safety. 2. Photos and illustrations pictured with the exam questions provide a realistic exam simulation. 3. Rationales for correct and incorrect answers help you assess your understanding and gauge your exam readiness. 4. An additional, on-screen practice exam on the accompanying CD familiarizes you with computer-based testing. 5. Select your state on the CD to answer questions that reflect current expanded function requirements. 6. Web links to national organizations and relevant dental sites help you know where to look for additional information.

Exam 1
General Chairside (120 questions)
Radiation Health and Safety (100 questions)
Infection Control (100 questions)

Exam 2
General Chairside (120 questions)
Radiation Health and Safety (100 questions)
Infection Control (100 questions)

Exam 3
General Chairside (120 questions)
Radiation Health and Safety (100 questions)
Infection Control (100 questions)
Answer Key

Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting by Doni Bird, and Debbie Robinson Hardcover - 1,168 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-DEN11 $ 88.20 BUY Published:  2008    ISBN:  9781416042457

User-friendly and easy to understand, Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, 9th Edition has everything you need to prepare for a career in dental assisting. This complete learning package includes the textbook, Evolve website, a multimedia procedures DVD with video clips and animations, and an interactive dental office CD that includes updated case studies and interactive review exercises. This book also satisfies ADA accreditation guidelines and the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings.

• Procedures walk you through hands-on laboratory skills and include illustrations, equipment and supplies needed, and the rationale behind each step to help you master the skills.
• Essential for your practice as a dental assistant, CDC boxes familiarize you with the latest CDC guidelines and illustrate how to use them in the clinical setting.
• Review Exercises on Evolve provide additional opportunity for reviewing the topics in the book.
• Shorter chapters offer a more focused discussion of each topic and help you find specific information easily.
• Learn the proper way to sit, reach, stretch, and position your hands and wrists in the Ergonomics chapter.
• Dental Caries chapter discusses the prevention and intervention of caries.
• Interactive Charting Exercises on the CD and written exercises in the workbook provide practice in this critical dental assisting skill.
• Critical Thinking questions and scenarios test your problem solving.

Table of Contents:

PART 1: THE DENTAL ASSISTING PROFESSION
1. History of Dentistry
2. The Professional Dental Assistant
3. The Dental Healthcare Team
4. Dental Ethics
5. Dentistry and the Law

PART 2: SCIENCES IN DENTISTRY
6. General Anatomy
7. General Physiology
8. Oral Embryology and Histology
9. Head and Neck Anatomy
10. Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity
11. Overview of the Dentitions
12. Tooth Morphology

PART 3: ORAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION OF DENTAL DISEASE
13. Dental Caries
14. Periodontal Diseases
15. Preventive Dentistry
16. Nutrition
17. Oral Pathology

PART 4: INFECTION CONTROL IN DENTISTRY
18. Microbiology
19. Disease Transmission and Infection Control
20. Principles and Techniques of Disinfection
21. Principles and Techniques of Sterilization

PART 5: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
22. Regulatory and Advisory Agencies
23. Chemical Safety
24. Dental Unit Waterlines
25. Ergonomics

PART 6: PATIENT INFORMATION AND ASSESSMENT
26. The Patient Record
27. Vital Signs
28. Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
29. The Medically and Physically Compromised Patient
30. Principles of Pharmacology
31. Assisting in a Medical Emergency

PART 7: FOUNDATION OF CLINICAL DENTISTRY
32. The Dental Office
33. Delivering Dental Care
34. Dental Hand Instruments
35. Dental Handpieces and Accessories
36. Moisture Control
37. Anesthesia and Pain Control in Dentistry

PART 8: DENTAL RADIOLOGY
38. Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiologic Safety
39. Dental Film and Processing Radiographs
40. Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Control
41. Intraoral Radiography
42. Extraoral and Digital Radiography

PART 9: DENTAL MATERIALS
43. Restorative and Esthetic Materials
44. Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems
45. Dental Cements
46. Impression Materials
47. Laboratory Materials and Procedures

PART 10: COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL CARE
48. Restorative Dentistry
49. Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry
50. Fixed Prosthodontics
51. Provisional Coverage
52. Removable Prosthodontics
53. Dental Implants
54. Endodontics
55. Periodontics
56. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
57. Pediatric Dentistry
58. Coronal Polishing
59. Dental Sealants
60. Orthodontics

PART 11: DENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
61. Communication in the Dental Office
62. Business Office Systems
63. Financial Management in the Dental Office
64. Marketing Your

Student Workbook for Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting by Doni Bird, and Debbie Robinson Study Guide - 576 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-DEN12 $ 49.05 BUY Published:  2008    ISBN:  9781416049906

Easy to understand and simple to use, this resource offers the best practice available in workbook form for mastering vital dental assisting skills. It reviews the full range of tasks required today - from basic to advanced functions - plus anatomy, physiology, oral embryology, histology, and other essential areas of knowledge.

1. Comprehensive review exercises for each chapter, including short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple-choice questions. 2. Competency skill sheets for evaluating strengths and weaknesses in performing procedural skills. 3. Tear-out flashcards as a bonus study tool for learning difficult concepts.

CAMLOG Compendium, Volume 1: Surgery by CAMLOG Biotechnologies AG Hardcover - 176 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-DEN13 $ 75.45 BUY Published:  2008    ISBN:  9783131343512

The CAMLOG® Implant System is one of the most successful systems on the international implant market.

The CAMLOG Compendium, consisting of manual 1 Surgery and manual 2 Prosthetics, describes (using more than 800 illustrations) the clinical and prosthetic procedures involved in the practice of implant dentistry. The CAMLOG Compendium is targeted at users in order to ensure the proper handling of the system. The prosthetically oriented CAMLOG® Implant System stands for interdisciplinary teamwork - combining the skills of dentist and dental technician to develop implant solutions that benefit the patient.

The CAMLOG Compendium 1: Surgery addresses the insertion of the different CAMLOG® implant configurations. It consists of a description of the prosthetic CAMLOG concept, general information about the system, and prosthetic planning up to surgical intervention.

The CAMLOG Compendium 2: Prosthetics presents the dentist and dental technician with an array of treatment options available in the CAMLOG® Implant System. The patented CAMLOG® implant-abutment connection allows natural-looking, implant supported perioprosthetics for fixed and removable dentures.

Cawson's Essentials of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine by Roderick Cawson, and Edward Odell Softcover - 472 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-DEN14 $113.65 BUY Published:  2008    ISBN:  9780443101250

This is a new edition of a classic textbook of oral pathology and oral medicine for dental students and candidates for postgraduate dentistry exams. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the pathology of oral disease, its clinical manifestations and the principles of management. A final section deals with the medically compromised patient.

• Comprehensive coverage of both oral pathology and oral medicine in a single paperback volume
• Ideal for both undergraduate and post-graduate dentistry exams
• Lucid writing style provides easy access to essential information
• Illustrated in high quality throughout, with over 80 new full colour images
• Ample use of flow charts guide the student thorough the process of differential diagnosis for a range of conditions
• Classic text explaining the dental relevance of a range of systemic diseases.

Table of Contents:
Principles of investigation and diagnosis. Disorders of development of teeth and related tissues. Dental caries. Pulpitis, apical periodontitis, resorption, hypercementosis. Gingivitis and periodonitis. Major infections of the mouth, jaws and perioral tissues. Cysts of the jaws. Odontogenic tumours and tumour-like lesions of the jaws. Non-odontogenic tumours of the jaws. Genetic, metabolic and other non-neoplastic bone diseases. The temporomandibular joints and periarticular tissues. Diseases of the oral mucosa: infective stomatitis. Diseases of the oral mucosa: non infective stomatitis. Tongue disorders. Benign chronic white mucosal lesions. Oral premalignancy. Oral cancer. Neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of salivary glands. Common benign mucosal swellings. Soft-tissue (mesenchymal) neoplasms and lymphomas. Melanoma and other pigmented lesions. Anaemias and leukaemias. Haemorrhagic diseases. Immunodeficiencey diseases and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Immunologically-mediated diseases. Cervical lymphadenopathy. Cardiovascular disease. Respiratory tract disease. Gastrointestinal and liver disease. Nutritional deficiencies. Endocrine disorders and pregnancy. Renal disease. Inellectual and physical disability and psychiatric disorders. Pain, anxiety and neurological disorders. Complications of systemic drug treatment. Emergencies in dental practice

Dental Office Medical Emergencies, A Manual of Office Response Protocols, is designed to assist the dentist in addressing any developing emergency situation by reinforcing basic life support techniques. This handy reference is intended for use by the dental office staff for preparedness training, as well as during times of crisis.

The best management of medical problems is always prevention. This reference provides information for the practicing dentist and dental personnel so that prevention and management of emergencies are part of the office knowledge base. The first section of the text describes office preparedness and addresses the development of protocol and training for management of potential office emergencies. The second section addresses specific dental office medical emergency situations defined by symptom analysis. This section is tabbed for quick access and includes:

• Basic Action Plan for Stabilization
• Loss of Consciousness
• Respiratory Distress
• Chest Pain
• Allergic/Drug Reactions
• Altered Sensation/Changes In Affect
• Management of Acute Bleeding

The third and final section of the text includes information on pre-procedural antibiotics and decision algorithms, oxygen delivery systems, and office protocols for occupational injuries.

Features of this Edition include:

• Updated sections on CPR, basic life support (BLS), blood pressure guidelines and using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Updated Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines
• BLS Performance Standards for adults, children, and infants
• Utilizes tabbed paging system with 7 major tabs and 14 minor tabs
• Spiral-bound for ease of use

Dental Practice Health Check by Lesley Bailey Hardcover - 208 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-DEN16 $ 67.30 BUY Published:  2008    ISBN:  9781846192111

Dental Practice Health Check helps dental practice owners improve their business. It is concise, practical and ideal for day-to-day reference. Sound, evidence-based principles are offered to assist practice owners in becoming better people managers, drive revenue and profitability through marketing and customer service, and ensure the business has robust systems and procedures to support its operation. By encouraging practice owners to step back and review their current business practices, the book examines ways of making the dental business more rewarding in the long run – maximising opportunities, and supporting revenue and profitability. Dental Practice Health Check is highly recommended for principal dentists and dental practice managers, including those undertaking training. Associate dentists interested in purchasing or starting their own practice will find the information enlightening, as will accountants and legal firms with dental clients, as well as banks and other financial institutions.

Table of Contents:

Section 1:
1. People – People are your most important asset: Manage your team 2. Recruiting staff 3. Managing staff 4. Managing staff performance 5. Manage your associates 6. Manage yourself

Section 2:
7. Customers - Your customers and the experience you give them are the future success of your business: Establish your star rating 8. Developing a patient centred practice 9. Developing social skills 10. Recovery planning

Section 3:
11. Marketing - Maximise the opportunity to promote your business

Section 4:
12. Quality management systems and procedures - Processes underpin your business

Section 5:
13. Management information and reporting – Key performance indicators and how they can drive your business

Section 6:
14. Strategy, finance and planning – keeping your eye on the end goal

Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine by Crispian Scully Softcover - 408 pages Shipped in CLICK HERE Cat.# EL-DEN17 $118.20 BUY Published:  2008    ISBN:  9780443068188

Avoiding excessive detail, the prize-winning book offers sound guidance on the whole range of common and potentially serious disorders that are routinely encountered in clinical practice. It places a strong emphasis on practical issues with a clear ‘how to’ approach and easy access to information via the liberal use of artworks, tables, colour photographs, patient care pathways and chapter summary boxes. Completely revised and updated, with additional text and illustrations, this volume is ideal for senior dental students, dental practitioners and for trainees and practitioners in oral medicine, surgery and pathology in particular.

• An accessible account of the basics of oral and maxillofacial medicine from one of the best-selling dental authors world-wide
• Explores common presenting complaints such as cervical lymphadenopathy, lumps and swellings, soreness and ulceration
• Highlights the conditions which are most important - whether because of frequency, or potential seriousness e.g. aphthae, denture-induced stomatitis, temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome and oral cancer
• Presents key information in a templated, easily-readable, practical manner - ideal for the busy clinical environment
• Contains clear guidance on how to talk with patients and their relatives and provides sample patient advice information

Previous edition was WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE/SOCIETY OF AUTHORS BOOK AWARDS IN THE 'NEW AUTHORED BOOK' CATEGORY

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