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Master the core skills and knowledge you need to become a dental assistant! Essentials of Dental Assisting, 7th Edition provides concise, easy-to-understand guidelines for the basic and expanded functions performed by dental assistants. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures help you learn the dental assistant's role and responsibilities, and application exercises help you develop critical thinking skills and solve problems. An Evolve website adds video clips demonstrating clinical skills, patient cases with interactive exercises, and practice questions for board exams. Written by expert dental assisting educator Debbie S. Robinson, this practical resource will help you become a valuable member of the dental healthcare team.

  • Comprehensive, easy-to-read coverage
  • spans the entire dental assisting curriculum, with cutting-edge content providing essential knowledge and skills.
  • Step-by-step procedures are provided for basic and expanded dental assisting functions, showing techniques, the equipment and supplies needed, and the rationale behind each step, along with icons to identify the preparation and precautions.
  • Expanded Function procedures are identified with a distinctive EF icon and feature a different-colored background to differentiate them from basic procedures.
  • Multiple-choice review questions and Apply Your Knowledge questions are provided at the end of each chapter, allowing you to assess your comprehension and build problem-solving abilities.
  • Learning objectives in each chapter introduce the topics you will learn about, and Ethical Implications boxes bring a moral perspective to dental assisting issues.
  • Key terms and a complete glossary with definitions strengthen your understanding of important terminology.
  • Evolve website supports the book with video clips of key procedures, patient cases, quizzes and exams, and more.
  • NEW!
  • Expanded content
  • updates information in areas such as the electronic health record, preventive techniques, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and cultural diversity.
  • NEW! Updated photos and illustrations include vivid original renderings of head, neck, and dental anatomy, along with improved photos of the latest products, equipment, and instruments.
PART ONE The Profession
1 Introduction to Dental Assisting
1(9)
History of Dentistry
1(2)
Members of the Dental Health Care Team
3(4)
Overview of the Dental Office
7(3)
2 Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting
10(9)
Characteristics of a Professional Dental Assistant
10(2)
Credentialing of Dental Assistants
12(1)
Regulatory and Professional Organizations
12(1)
Ethics and Law
12(3)
Risk Management
15(1)
Guidelines for Informed Consent
16(1)
Legal Regulations in Dentistry
16(1)
Expanded Functions and Levels of Supervision
16(1)
Illegal Practice of Delegated Functions
17(2)
PART TWO The Sciences
3 Anatomy and Physiology
19(19)
Anatomic Directions and Planes
19(2)
Structural Units of the Body
21(3)
Structures of the Head and Neck
24(3)
Blood Supply to the Face and Mouth
27(1)
Lymph Nodes
27(1)
Nerve Supply to the Mouth
27(5)
Structures of the Face and Oral Cavity
32(4)
Procedure 3.1 Identify the Major Landmarks and Structures of the Face
36(1)
Procedure 3.2 Identify the Major Landmarks, Structures, and Normal Tissues of the Mouth
36(2)
4 Dental Anatomy
38(13)
Dentition
38(1)
Dental Arches
39(2)
Types of Teeth
41(1)
Anterior and Posterior Teeth
41(1)
Anatomic Parts of the Tooth
41(1)
Tissues of the Tooth
42(2)
Tooth Surfaces
44(1)
Anatomic Features of the Teeth
44(1)
Tooth Numbering Systems
45(4)
Procedure 4.1 Identify the Teeth and Name the Tooth Surfaces
49(1)
Procedure 4.2 Identify the Primary and Permanent Teeth Using the Universal National System, the Federation Dentaire Internationale System, and the Palmer Notation System
49(2)
PART THREE Infection Control in the Dental Setting
5 Microbiology and Disease Transmission
51(11)
Pathogens
51(1)
Bacteria
52(1)
Chain of Infection
53(3)
Viral Diseases of Major Concern to Dental Health Care Workers
56(3)
Bacterial Diseases of Major Concern to Dental Health Care Workers
59(3)
6 Management of Infection Control and Hazardous Materials
62(21)
Roles and Responsibilities of the CDC and OSHA
62(1)
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
63(2)
Handwashing and Hand Care
65(1)
Personal Protective Equipment
66(4)
Medical Waste Management
70(1)
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard
71(5)
Procedure 6.1 First Aid After an Exposure Incident
76(1)
Procedure 6.2 Handwashing Before Gloving
76(2)
Procedure 6.3 Applying Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs
78(1)
Procedure 6.4 Putting on Personal Protective Equipment
79(1)
Procedure 6.5 Removing Personal Protective Equipment
80(3)
7 Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation
83(30)
Surface Barriers
83(2)
Precleaning and Disinfection
85(4)
Classifications of Instruments, Equipment, and Surfaces
89(1)
Additional Aseptic Techniques
90(1)
Cleaning and Disinfection of the Laboratory Area
91(1)
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Radiology Area
91(1)
Procedure 7.1 Placing and Removing Surface Barriers
92(1)
Procedure 7.2 Performing Treatment Room Cleaning and Disinfection
93(2)
8 Instrument Processing
95(1)
Sterilization Center
95(2)
Precleaning and Packaging Instruments
97(3)
Methods of Sterilization
100(4)
Sterilization Assurance
104(3)
Procedure 8.1 Operating the Ultrasonic Cleaner
107(1)
Procedure 8.2 Autoclaving Instruments
107(2)
Procedure 8.3 Sterilizing Instruments With Chemical Vapor
109(1)
Procedure 8.4 Sterilizing Instruments With Dry Heat
110(1)
Procedure 8.5 Sterilizing Instruments With Chemical Liquid
110(1)
Procedure 8.6 Performing Biologic Monitoring
111(2)
PART FUR Patient Care
9 The Dental Patient
113(18)
Patient Record
113(6)
Vital Signs
119(7)
Procedure 9.1 Registering a New Patient
126(1)
Procedure 9.2 Obtaining a Medical-Dental Health History
127(1)
Procedure 9.3 Taking an Oral Temperature Reading With a Digital Thermometer
127(1)
Procedure 9.4 Taking a Patient's Pulse
127(1)
Procedure 9.5 Measuring a Patient's Respiration
128(1)
Procedure 9.6 Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure
128(3)
10 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
131(15)
Preventing Emergencies
131(1)
Legal Responsibilities
132(1)
Emergency Preparedness
132(1)
Patient Assessment
132(2)
Emergency Responses
134(2)
Documentation of an Emergency
136(1)
Procedure 10.1 Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (One Person)
136(2)
Procedure 10.2 Operating the Automated External Defibrillator
138(2)
Procedure 10.3 Responding to a Patient with an Obstructed Airway
140(1)
Procedure 10.4 Responding to the Unconscious Patient
141(1)
Procedure 10.5 Responding to the Patient with Breathing Difficulty
142(1)
Procedure 10.6 Responding to the Patient Experiencing a Seizure
142(1)
Procedure 10.7 Responding to the Patient Experiencing a Diabetic Emergency
143(1)
Procedure 10.8 Responding to the Patient with Chest Pain
143(1)
Procedure 10.9 Responding to the Patient Experiencing a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
144(1)
Procedure 10.10 Responding to the Patient Experiencing an Allergic Reaction
144(2)
PART FIVE Foundation of Clinical Dentistry
11 Delivering Dental Care
146(14)
Clinical Area
146(1)
Standard Procedure Routine
146(6)
Instrument Transfer
152(2)
Expanded Functions for the Dental Assistant
154(1)
Procedure 11.1 Admitting and Seating the Patient
155(2)
Procedure 11.2 Transferring Instruments Using the Single-Handed Technique
157(1)
Procedure 11.3 Transferring Instruments Using the Two-Handed Technique
158(2)
12 Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories
160(20)
Hand Instruments
160(7)
Rotary Instruments
167(3)
Dental Burs
170(3)
Abrasive Rotary Accessories
173(1)
Procedure 12.1 Identifying Examination Instruments
174(1)
Procedure 12.2 Identifying Hand (Manual) Cutting Instruments
174(1)
Procedure 12.3 Identifying Restorative Instruments
175(1)
Procedure 12.4 Identifying Accessory Instruments and Items
175(1)
Procedure 12.5 Identifying and Attaching the Dental Handpiece
175(1)
Procedure 12.6 Sterilizing the Dental Handpiece
176(2)
Procedure 12.7 Identifying and Attaching Burs for Rotary Cutting Instruments
178(2)
13 The Dental Examination
180(18)
Components of the Dental Examination
180(3)
Oral Examination
183(1)
Soft Tissue Examination
183(9)
Recording Dental Treatment
192(1)
Procedure 13.1 Soft Tissue Examination (Expanded Function)
192(3)
Procedure 13.2 Charting of Teeth
195(1)
Procedure 13.3 Recording the Completed Dental Treatment
196(2)
14 Moisture Control
198(15)
Mouth Rinsing
198(1)
Oral Evacuation Methods
198(2)
Isolation Techniques
200(1)
Dental Dam
201(6)
Procedure 14.1 Performing a Mouth Rinse
207(1)
Procedure 14.2 Positioning the High-Volume Evacuator During a Procedure
207(1)
Procedure 14.3 Placing and Removing Cotton Rolls
208(2)
Procedure 14.4 Preparation, Placement, and Removal of the Dental Dam (Expanded Function)
210(3)
15 Pain and Anxiety Management
213(15)
Topical Anesthesia
213(1)
Local Anesthesia
214(1)
Vasoconstrictors
214(1)
Health Status of the Patient
215(1)
Local Anesthesia Techniques
215(1)
Local Anesthesia Setup
216(1)
Local Anesthetic Cautions
216(2)
Pain and Anxiety Control Methods
218(4)
Documentation of Anesthesia and Pain Control
222(1)
Procedure 15.1 Applying a Topical Anesthetic Ointment
222(1)
Procedure 15.2 Assembling the Local Anesthetic Syringe
223(1)
Procedure 15.3 Assisting in the Administration of Local Anesthesia
224(1)
Procedure 15.4 Assisting in the Administration and Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation (Expanded Function)
225(3)
PART SIX Dental Imaging
16 Principles and Concepts of Radiation
228(12)
Radiation Physics
229(1)
Properties of X-Ray Beams
229(1)
Dental X-Ray Machine
230(2)
X-Ray Production
232(1)
Types of Radiation
232(1)
Characteristics of X-Ray Beam
232(1)
Characteristics of Images
233(1)
Radiation Effects
234(1)
Radiation Measurement
235(1)
Radiation Safety
235(1)
Patient Protection
236(2)
Operator Protection and Monitoring
238(1)
Documentation
238(2)
17 Oral Radiography
240(47)
Digital Radiography
241(1)
Types of Digital Imaging Systems
241(2)
Film-Based Radiography
243(1)
Care of Dental Films
243(1)
Film Care During Exposure
244(1)
Infection Control in Dental Radiography
244(1)
Intraoral Views
245(4)
Full-Mouth Radiographic Survey
249(2)
Occlusal Technique
251(1)
Exposure and Technique Errors
251(1)
Processing Radiographs
251(1)
Processing Solutions
251(2)
Manual Processing
253(1)
Automatic Film Processing
253(1)
Processing Errors
254(1)
Duplicating Radiographs
254(1)
Mounting Radiographs
254(2)
Extraoral Images
256(1)
Additional Extraoral Projections Used in Dentistry
256(1)
Informed Consent
256(3)
Documentation
259(1)
Ownership of Dental Images
259(1)
Procedure 17.1 Practicing Infection Control with Digital Sensors
260(1)
Procedure 17.2 Practicing Infection Control with Phosphor Storage Plates
261(2)
Procedure 17.3 Practicing Infection Control During Film Exposure
263(1)
Procedure 17.4 Assembling Extension-Cone Paralleling (XCP) Instruments
264(2)
Procedure 17.5 Producing a Full-Mouth Radiographic Survey Using the Paralleling Technique
266(9)
Procedure 17.6 Producing a Four-Film Radiographic Survey Using the Bite-Wing Technique
275(2)
Procedure 17.7 Producing Maxillary and Mandibular Radiographs Using the Occlusal Technique
277(1)
Procedure 17.8 Practicing Infection Control in the Darkroom
278(1)
Procedure 17.9 Practicing Infection Control with the Use of the Daylight Loader
279(1)
Procedure 17.10 Manual Processing of Dental Radiographs
280(1)
Procedure 17.11 Automatic Processing of Dental Radiographs Using the Daylight Loader
281(1)
Procedure 17.12 Mounting Dental Radiographs
282(1)
Procedure 17.13 Preparing the Equipment for Panoramic Radiography
283(1)
Procedure 17.14 Preparing the Patient for Panoramic Radiography
284(1)
Procedure 17.15 Positioning the Patient for Panoramic Radiography
285(2)
PART SEVEN Dental Materials
18 Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials
287(20)
Characteristics of Dental Materials
288(1)
Properties Affecting a Dental Material
288(1)
Amalgam
289(2)
Cavity Liners
291(1)
Cavity Sealers
292(1)
Dental Bases
292(1)
Dental Etching
292(1)
Dental Bonding
292(1)
Intermediate Restorative Materials
293(1)
Dental Cements
293(2)
Tooth-Whitening Materials
295(1)
Procedure 18.1 Mixing and Transferring Dental Amalgam
295(1)
Procedure 18.2 Preparing Composite Resin Materials
296(1)
Procedure 18.3 Application of Calcium Hydroxide (Expanded Function)
297(1)
Procedure 18.4 Application of Dental Varnish (Expanded Function)
298(1)
Procedure 18.5 Applying an Etchant Material (Expanded Function)
298(1)
Procedure 18.6 Applying a Bonding System (Expanded Function)
299(1)
Procedure 18.7 Mixing and Placing Intermediate Restorative Material
300(1)
Procedure 18.8 Mixing Glass lonomer for Permanent Cementation
301(1)
Procedure 18.9 Mixing Composite Resin for Permanent Cementation
302(1)
Procedure 18.10 Mixing Zinc Oxide-Eugenol for Temporary Cementation as a Base and for Permanent Cementation
302(1)
Procedure 18.11 Mixing Polycarboxylate for a Base and Permanent Cementation
303(1)
Procedure 18.12 Mixing Zinc Phosphate for a Base and Permanent Cementation
304(3)
19 Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures
307(19)
Impression Trays
307(1)
Impression Materials
308(5)
Bite Registration
313(1)
Laboratory Procedures
313(1)
Diagnostic Casts
313(2)
Procedure 19.1 Mixing Alginate Impression Material
315(1)
Procedure 19.2 Taking a Mandibular Preliminary Impression (Expanded Function)
316(2)
Procedure 19.3 Taking a Maxillary Preliminary Impression (Expanded Function)
318(1)
Procedure 19.4 Mixing a Two-Paste Final Impression Material
319(1)
Procedure 19.5 Preparing an Automix Final Impression Material
320(1)
Procedure 19.6 Mixing Dental Plaster
321(1)
Procedure 19.7 Pouring Dental Models Using the Inverted-Pour Method
322(2)
Procedure 19.8 Trimming and Finishing Dental Models
324(2)
PART EIGHT Preventive Dentistry
20 Preventive Care
326(19)
Process of Dental Disease
326(2)
Home Care Techniques
328(3)
Fluoride
331(1)
Topical Fluoride
332(2)
Nutrition
334(4)
Preventive Dental Care
338(1)
Procedure 20.1 Assisting the Patient with Dental Floss (Expanded Function)
339(1)
Procedure 20.2 Applying a Topical Fluoride Gel or Foam (Expanded Function)
340(2)
Procedure 20.3 Applying Fluoride Varnish (Expanded Function)
342(3)
21 Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants
345(16)
Coronal Polishing
345(1)
Selective Polishing
346(1)
Dental Stains
346(1)
Damaging Effects of Coronal Polishing
346(1)
Equipment for Rubber-Cup Coronal Polishing
346(3)
Coronal Polishing Technique
349(2)
Pit and Fissure Sealants
351(2)
Precautions for Dental Personnel and Patients
353(1)
Procedure 21.1 Rubber-Cup Coronal Polishing (Expanded Function)
354(3)
Procedure 21.2 Application of Dental Sealants (Expanded Function)
357(4)
PART NINE Comprehensive Dentistry
22 Restorative Dentistry
361(14)
Restoration Process
362(1)
Permanerit Restoration
362(1)
Matrix Systems
363(2)
Complex Restorations
365(1)
Veneers
365(1)
Vital Bleaching
365(1)
Procedure 22.1 Assembling a Matrix Band and Universal Retainer
366(1)
Procedure 22.2 Placing and Removing a Matrix Band and Wedge for a Class II Restoration (Expanded Function)
367(2)
Procedure 22.3 Placing a Plastic Matrix for a Class III or Class IV Restoration (Expanded Function)
369(1)
Procedure 22.4 Assisting in a Class II Amalgam Restoration
369(3)
Procedure 22.5 Assisting in a Class III or IV Composite Restoration
372(3)
23 Prosthodontics and Digital Technology
375(26)
Digital Technology in Prosthodontics
376(1)
Fixed Prosthodontics
376(5)
Removable Prosthodontics
381(1)
Partial Dentures
382(4)
Full Dentures
386(1)
Relining of a Partial or Complete Denture
387(1)
Immediate Dentures
388(1)
Dental Implants
388(1)
Types of Dental Implants
389(1)
Maintenance of Dental Implants
390(1)
Procedure 23.1 Placing and Removal of the Gingival Retraction Cord (Expanded Function)
391(1)
Procedure 23.2 Fabricating and Cementing a Custom Acrylic Provision Crown (Expanded Function)
392(2)
Procedure 23.3 Assisting in a Crown or Bridge Preparation
394(2)
Procedure 23.4 Assisting in the Delivery of a Partial Denture
396(1)
Procedure 23.5 Assisting in the Delivery of a Full Denture
396(1)
Procedure 23.6 Assisting in an Endosteal Implant Surgery
397(4)
24 Periodontics
401(17)
Periodontal Diseases
401(2)
Periodontal Examination
403(4)
Ultrasonic Scaler
407(2)
Periodontal Surgical Instruments
409(1)
Periodontal Treatment Procedures
409(1)
Scaling, Root Planing, and Gingival Curettage
409(1)
Antimicrobial and Antibiotic Agents
410(1)
Periodontal Surgery
410(2)
Postperiodontal Surgery
412(1)
Procedure 24.1 Assisting with a Dental Prophylaxis
412(1)
Procedure 24.2 Assisting with Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
413(2)
Procedure 24.3 Preparing and Placing Noneugenol Periodontal Dressing
415(1)
Procedure 24.4 Removing a Periodontal Dressing
416(2)
25 Endodontics
418(14)
Endodontic Diagnosis
418(1)
Diagnostic Conclusions
419(1)
Use of Radiographic Imaging in Endodontics
419(1)
Instruments in Endodontics
420(1)
Microscopic Endodontics
420(1)
Disinfection and Filling Materials in Endodontics
420(5)
Pulp Therapy
425(1)
Overview of Root Canal Therapy
425(1)
Surgical Endodontics
426(1)
Procedure 25.1 Assisting in Electric Pulp Vitality Testing
427(1)
Procedure 25.2 Assisting in Root Canal Therapy
428(4)
26 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
432(15)
Surgical Environment
432(1)
Oral Surgery Instruments
432(1)
Surgical Asepsis
433(1)
Surgical Procedures
433(4)
Types of Surgical Procedures
437(1)
Suture Placement
438(1)
Immediate Postoperative Care
438(1)
Alveolitis (Dry Socket)
438(1)
Procedure 26.1 Performing a Surgical Scrub
439(1)
Procedure 26.2 Performing Sterile Gloving
440(1)
Procedure 26.3 Assisting in a Forceps Extraction
441(1)
Procedure 26.4 Assisting in Multiple Extraction and Alveoloplasty
442(1)
Procedure 26.5 Assisting in the Removal of an Impacted Tooth
443(1)
Procedure 26.6 Assisting in Suture Placement
444(1)
Procedure 26.7 Performing Suture Removal (Expanded Function)
445(2)
27 Pediatric Dentistry
447(12)
Pediatric Dental Office
447(2)
Examination of the Pediatric Patient
449(2)
Pediatric Procedures
451(5)
Procedure 27.1 Assisting in Pulpotomy of a Primary Tooth
456(1)
Procedure 27.2 Assisting in the Placement of a Stainless Steel Crown
456(3)
28 Orthodontics
459(19)
Angle Classifications of Malocclusion
459(1)
Indications for Orthodontic Treatment
459(1)
Records Visit and Treatment Planning
460(2)
Case Presentation
462(1)
Orthodontic Treatment
462(2)
Instruments for Orthodontics
464(1)
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances
465(5)
Oral Hygiene and Dietary Instructions
470(1)
Adjustment Visits
470(1)
Completed Treatment
471(1)
Procedure 28.1 Placing and Removing Elastomeric Ring Separators (Expanded Function)
472(1)
Procedure 28.2 Assisting in the Fitting and Cementation of Orthodontic Bands
473(1)
Procedure 28.3 Assisting in the Direct Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets
474(1)
Procedure 28.4 Placing Arch Wires (Expanded Function)
475(1)
Procedure 28.5 Placing and Removing Ligature Ties (Expanded Function)
476(2)
PART TEN Employment
29 The Job Search
478(10)
Personal and Professional Goals
478(1)
Career Opportunities
479(1)
Marketing Your Skills
479(1)
Job Search on the Internet
479(1)
Seeking Employment
480(3)
Interview
483(2)
Salary Negotiations
485(1)
Job Termination
486(1)
Procedure 29.1 Preparing a Professional Resume
486(2)
Glossary 488(10)
Index 498
Debbie S. Robinson recently retired from her position of Research Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina, where she was involved in clinical research. Her educational background includes an Associate Degree in Dental Assisting, Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, and Master of Science Degree in Dental Auxiliary Teachers Education. Her clinical experience includes practicing as a clinical chairside assistant in a pediatric and orthodontic dental office, dental research center, and special patient care clinic. She taught for over 20 years in the community college setting and as Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Dental Assisting Program and Dental Assisting Specialty Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry.