Modern Dental Assisting
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A foundational guide for the dental assisting profession, covering its historical evolution from ancient times to modern regulatory standards. It details the biological sciences necessary for clinical practice, including human anatomy, body systems, and the specific pathology of oral diseases like dental caries. Students learn essential clinical procedures, such as managing infection control through personal protective equipment, taking radiographs, and assisting with anesthesia and surgical implants. The text also emphasizes the professional responsibilities of the assistant, highlighting the importance of office teamwork, patient communication, and legal compliance with HIPAA. Beyond clinical skills, it offers guidance on career opportunities and the certification requirements managed by national dental organizations. Detailed sections on dental materials and pharmacology ensure that assistants can properly handle instruments and medication protocols within a practice. Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/en/Modern-Dental-Assisting/dp/0323624855?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=92ce21c72337a84e52a2b9363b31eb94&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/dentistry_made_simple Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/
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