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Dental Assisting Books Books that are especially useful for Dental Assisting National Board exam preparation are highlighted in yellow. These are the two most popular ones: 1. Delmar's Dental Assisting Exam Review 2. Dental Assisting Test Preparation For your convenience, all books are in alphabetical order by title.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	The Administrative Dental Assistant 2nd Edition (Book with CD-ROM) by Linda J. Gaylor, RDA ISBN 1416025669 Publisher: W.B. Saunders, November 2006 $39.89 416 pages Paperback and CD-ROM Free Shipping! Book Description: This book teaches all of the basic business and practice management skills necessary for an administrative dental assistant or office manager to be able to manage the business office of a dental practice efficiently, professionally, and accurately. Gaylor has organized the book very logically, and successive chapters build on each other. This second edition includes up-to-date CDT-5 Dental Codes, new HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines, plus current examples of key equipment, forms, and computer technology. The software on the CD-ROM simulates office management tasks, helping the student gain a realistic feel for what she or he will encounter in the dental office. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	The Administrative Dental Assistant - Workbook, 2nd Edition by Linda J. Gaylor, RD ISBN 1416025650 Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (November 21, 2006) $23.95 160 pages Paperback Book Description: An indispensable companion to the 2nd edition of The Administrative Dental Assistant, this workbook combines the key objectives and content of the textbook with challenging exercises, putting the information into a practical context. These exercises also work in conjunction with the tasks presented in the companion CD-ROM, making the Administrative Dental Assistant an even more accurate representation of the challenges that administrative dental assistants will encounter on the job. This new edition includes an interactive demo CD from leading software provider Dentrix. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	The Administrative Dental Assistant - Text and Workbook Package, 2nd Edition by Linda J. Gaylor, RD ISBN 1416025685 Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (December 15, 2006) $74.95 Paperback Free Shipping! Book Description: This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for students training for a career in dental assisting. It includes The Administrative Dental Assistant textbook and workbook. For further information on each individual product, please click on the link provided below.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Clinical Primer: A Pocket Guide for Dental Assistants by Melanie Mitchell CDA (DANB) ISBN 1931017069 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (August 1, 2006) $39.95 120 pages Spiral bound Free Shipping! Book Description: This handy pocket reference and interactive CD-ROM will help you learn and retain important information you need as a dental assistant, and it is all in one place. The "Pocket Guide" format allows you to have a complete and handy resource during clinical dental assistant practice. You can quickly and effortlessly review tray setups, dental materials, dental charting, cement mixing, assembling the XCP instrument, and film placements. The hands-on Pocket Guide plus interactive CD-ROM facilitate learning and can be used as a reference or for review. Interactive exercises, procedure videos, a database of dental materials, and Internet links will make your career as a dental assistant easier.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Complete Review of Dental Assisting by Emily Andujo, RDH, BS, MS ISBN: 0130883506 Publisher: Prentice Hall, June 2003 $44.92 224 pages Softcover plus CD-ROM Free Shipping! Book Description: This book can be used as a study companion for students preparing for the Dental Assisting National Boards or for on-the-job training, a basic refresher, or assessing knowledge levels in dental assisting. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Cottone's Practical Infection Control in Dentistry by John A Molinari PhD and Jennifer A Harte DDS, MS ISBN: 0781765323 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (January 1, 2009) $49.95 400 pages 126 illustrations Paperback This book is also listed in the Dental Hygiene and Clinical Dentistry & Treatment Planning sections. Free Shipping! Book Description: Now in its Third Edition, this book is a primary, comprehensive infection control text for students in the dental professions. Using the latest scientific and clinical evidence and current infection control guidelines, the book presents easy-to-follow protocols as components of a basic infection control routine. This Third Edition has been thoroughly updated and contains more photographs and tables. A glossary of terminology and acronyms appears at the beginning of each chapter
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Delmar's Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach by Donna Phinney and Judy Helen Halstead ISBN: 1401834809 Publisher: Delmar Learning, June 2003 $7.20 (Price may vary) 864 pages Hardcover Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text. Book Description: This exciting full-color comprehensive resource is designed to prepare dental assisting learners to pass the DANB certification exam, as well as to manage the challenges of working in the dental office. All of the learning elements that were so successful in the first edition have been retained in the new edition. New Web activity boxes, new and updated content, and additional teaching supplements have been added to make this dynamic learning system even better. Also brand new and completely updated are an Interactive Skills and Procedures CD-ROM, a workbook, (sold separately) and practice software (included), all designed to reinforce essential competencies needed to enter the field of dental assisting. This comprehensive and integrated learning package provides a complete approach to dental assisting knowledge and skills. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Delmar's Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach Workbook by Karen Waide ISBN: 0827390858 Publisher: Delmar Learning, Jan. 2000 $37.84 276 pages Paperback Workbook Free Shipping! Book Description: The workbook, which corresponds to the text listed immediately above, contains chapter objectives, summaries, key terms, exercises in a variety of formats, skill sheets to test competencies, critical thinking scenarios/case studies, study tips/hints, and community-related activities.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Delmar's Dental Assisting Exam Review by Melissa Thibodeaux ISBN: 0827390718 Publisher: Thomson Learning, Aug. 1999 $55.23 213 pages Other Format Free shipping! Overview: Questions and answers, with comments. Covers charting, infection, x-rays, anatomy, dental materials, lab procedures, restoration, surgery, pediatric dentistry. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this CR-ROM from Amazon.	Delmar's Dental Assisting CD-ROM 5-Laboratory Impression Materials and Techniques by Delmar Learning ISBN: 0766810372 Publisher: Delmar Learning, Oct. 1999 $225.53 Free shipping! Description: Video 5: Laboratory Impression, Materials and Techniques covers taking an alginate impression, pouring an alginate impression, trimming diagnostic casts/study models, taking a bite registration, constructing selfcured and vacuum-formed acrylic resin custom trays. Good for preparing for DANB.
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Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Delmar's Handbook of Essential Skills and Procedures for Chairside Dental Assisting by Donna J. Phinney, Judy H. Halstead ISBN: 0766834573 Publisher: Delmar Learning, Sept. 2001 $42.39 304 pages Paperback Free shipping! Book Description: This concise and user-friendly handbook provides essential information on the core clinical skills and procedures dental assistants need to know. It is organized and presented to be useful either for on-the-job training, for classroom use, for lab-based teaching programs or as a refresher course. Outstanding illustrations will appeal to the visually-oriented learner. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Anatomy Coloring Book By Saunders ISBN: 1416047891 Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (September 14, 2007) $19.57 368 pages Paperback Book Description: DENTAL ANATOMY COLORING BOOK helps you learn different structures and tests your knowledge of anatomy in a unique coloring book format. Numbered leader lines clearly identify the structures to be colored and correspond to a numbered list appearing below the illustration and make it easy to see the dental anatomy. You can also create your own "color code" by coloring in the boxed number that appears on the illustration and using the same color to fill in the corresponding numbered box on the list below. Click here for more information about this book.
	Dental Assistant: 775 Questions And Answers (Book With Disk For Windows) by Emily Andujo Due to very poor reviews that we have seen, America's Dental Bookstore doesn't recommend this book, and so we are not listing it. There are several other books that will give you much better help in preparing for dental assisting examinations.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Assisting Test Preparation (Brady/Prentice Hall Test Prep Series) by Carol Giaquinto, Roberta Albano ISBN: 0835949443 Publisher: Prentice Hall, Jan. 1996 $49.28 179 pages Free shipping! Description of Book: This is a review text that covers a range of topics from chairside assisting to dental office management. It is designed to help you prepare for your dental assisting tests. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Instruments, 2nd Edition - A Pocket Guide by Linda Bartolomucci Boyd, CDA, RDA, BA ISBN: 1416023291 Publisher: WB Saunders, Feb. 2005 $36.95 576 pages Softcover Free shipping! Description of Book: Featuring over 300 instruments, this innovative resource is designed to help students master dental instrument identification, as well as assist in taking instrument inventory in the dental office. The flip-book, flashcard-style method helps readers memorize and quickly identify instruments at a glance, with a photograph or illustration of the instrument on the top page, and a full description of the instrument on the bottom page – including its name, function, and key characteristics. The picture of each instrument makes an ideal flashcard that readers can use to quiz themselves or others. At the end of some chapters, a photograph provides an example of a tray set-up that incorporates many of the instruments used in that chapter. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Instruments, 3rd Edition - A Pocket Guide by Linda Bartolomucci Boyd, CDA, RDA, BA ISBN: 1416046194 Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (March 20, 2008) $27.46 704 pages Spiral bound Free shipping! Description of Book: Confidently recognize and manage dental instruments with this innovative, visually detailed resource. Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide pairs thorough descriptions of more than 300 instruments with high-quality photographs and illustrations for accurate, efficient identification. The book’s unique flashcard-style format helps you review instruments and gauge your knowledge, while its spiral-bound design gives you fast, easy access to procedural support, making this convenient guide ideal for both studying and on-the-job reference. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Instruments - Text and E-Book Package, 3rd Edition - A Pocket Guide by Linda Bartolomucci Boyd, CDA, RDA, BA ISBN: 1437703089 Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (August 28, 2008) $59.95 688 pages Spiral bound Free shipping! Description of Book: This money-saving package is a must-have for students! It includes Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide, 3rd edition and an electronic version of the textbook that allows students to search, highlight information, take notes, share notes and more. This package makes it simple for students to make the most of their study time and get more use out of their textbooks!
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide to Identification by Melanie Mitchell ISBN: 1931017042 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (November 1, 2004) $39.95 400 pages CD ROM included Free shipping! Description of Book: This flash card book plus interactive CD-ROM is ideal for students and practicing dental assistants and hygienists, or anyone wanting a quick way to learn or review dental instruments. Concise units organized by function and procedure cover instruments used in all areas of dentistry, and make it easy for readers to quickly learn instrument names, functions, and tray set-ups. A bonus CD-ROM includes 200 images, interactive puzzles and tray set-up exercises, review questions, a final exam, and a printable "report" function to review progress. The hands-on flash card book *plus* the interactive CD-ROM facilitates multiple learning styles and can be used in classroom settings or for independent study.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Materials: Properties and Manipulation (8th Edition) by Robert Craig, PhD ISBN: 032302520X Publisher: Mosby, Nov. 2003 $54.95 368 pages, 200 Illus, Softcover Free Shipping! Book Description This is a text written for dental assistants and hygienists that covers the dental materials most commonly used in the dental office. The text is comprehensive and teaches both how to understand and use these modern materials, and also helps prepare the assistant or hygienist to be able to discuss treatment options with patients. It is well illustrated with numerous tables and information on brand names. This 8th edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest materials. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Office Management by Ellen Roberta Dietz ISBN 0766807312 Publisher: Delmar Learning, July 1999 $83.37 Free shipping! Book Description: This comprehensive text takes readers through the various tasks associated with the 21st century dental front office. It is divided into five sections - the business of dentistry, practice communications, clinical records management, business and financial records management, and employment opportunities. Each section is organized to present learning objectives, key terms, and key concepts. To help master the concepts, the end of each chapter presents role-plays and problem-solving activities and Skills Mastery Assessment Post-tests. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Dental Terminology 2nd Edition by Charline M. Dofka ISBN: 1418015229 Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning, Dec 2006 $51.11 Softcover 384 pages Free shipping! Book Description: Proper use of dental terminology is essential for dental assistants. This book of common dental terms is easy to learn from because it is so well-organized and concise. It also contains "sound like" pronunciations for over 1,300 terms used in dental practice. Terms are grouped by specialty, and are supported by review questions, and an appendix on word elements. A 60-minute audiotape provides actual pronunciations to help learners master the vocabulary. Good for exam preparation.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Elements of Dental Materials: For Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants by Ralph W. Phillips, B. Keith Moore, PhD, Katharine A. Phillips ISBN 0721642985 Publisher: W.B. Saunders Co., 1994 $7.81 (Price may vary) Softcover 328 pages This book is also listed under dental hygiene and dental materials. Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text. Book Description: This classic reference by Phillips and Moore has now been revised, expanded, and updated to reflect changes in the way dentistry is practiced, as well as the dramatic recent advances in dental materials. Included in this book is information about castable ceramics, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD-CAM) of ceramic restorations, implant materials, the various types of implants, inelastic and elastomeric impression materials, direct filling restorative resins, dental cements - and much more! Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Essentials of Dental Assisting (3rd Edition) by Debbie S. Robinson, Doni L. Bird, Debbie L. Robinson ISBN: 0721688632 Publisher: W B Saunders Co., Jan. 2001 $11.65 (Price may vary) 576 pages Paperback Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text. Description of Book: This book is designed and written to meet the needs of shorter dental assisting programs and on-the-job training. It has now been revised and updated for this third edition. It is a practical text that helps students easily grasp the essential information for practice. Tables, boxes and step-by-step procedures highlight key content. New student learning aids include highlighted key terms, chapter goals, and questions at the end of each chapter. Also an excellent reference tool for staff taking continuing education courses and studying for state and national boards. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Essentials of Dental Assisting - Workbook , 4th Edition By Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS and Doni L. Bird, CDA, RDH, MA ISBN: 1416040412 Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (February 22, 2007) $28.95 320 pages Paperback Free Shipping! Description of Book: Offered for the first time, the Workbook includes review exercises for all chapters, individual competency skills sheets, plus 42 flashcards as a bonus study tool!
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Essentials of Dental Assisting - Text and Workbook Package, 4th Edition By Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS and Doni L. Bird, CDA, RDH, MA ISBN: 1416042008 Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (February 27, 2007) $86.95 535 pages Paperback Free Shipping! Description of Book: This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for students training for a career in dental assisting. It includes the Essentials of Dental Assisting textbook and Workbook. For further information on each individual product, please click on the link provided below.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Essentials of Dental Assisting - Text, Workbook and Dental Instruments Package, 4th Edition By Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS and Doni L. Bird, CDA, RDH, MA ISBN: 1416059784 Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (April 2, 2008) $122.00 307 pages Paperback Free Shipping! Description of Book: This valuable money-saving package includes: Essentials of Dental Assisting, 4e, Workbook for Essentials of Dental Assisting, 4e, and Boyd: Dental Instruments 3e. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Essentials of Dental Caries: the Disease and Its Management by E A M Kidd & S Joyston-Bechal ISBN 0192626914 Publisher: Oxford University Press, Jan. 1997 $49.99 (Price may vary) Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text. Book Description: This text describes the causes of dental caries ("dental decay") and its progression through the tooth. It is clearly written, with color illustrations. Its emphasis is on prevention as well as early diagnosis so that decay can be arrested in its early stages. It covers methods of prevention from both a scientific and practical point of view so that it is relevant to the dental undergraduate as well as dental assistants, dental health educators, and hygienists. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants and Hygienists (8th Edition) by Orlen N. Johnson and Evelyn Thomson ISBN: 0131710087 Publisher: Prentice Hall, May 2006 $56.73 448 pages Paperback This book is also in the dental hygiene and radiology sections Book Description: This easy-to-read text addresses the theory of dental radiography, and application, with practical hints for dental hygiene and dental assisting students, or auxiliaries learning on the job. It's clear writing style and emphasis on radiographic techniques make it very helpful. Assistants rate it very good for preparing for the radiology exam for dental assisting Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Four-Handed Dentistry: A Handbook of Clinical Application and Ergonomic Concepts by Betty Ladley Finkbeiner ISBN: 0130304131 Publisher: Prentice Hall, Jan. 2001 $28.40 56 pages Paperback Free Shipping! Description of book: How-to manual for dental assistants and dentists. Extensively illustrated in halftone, this text can be used for dental assisting courses and as a reference for dental practitioners. It emphasizes efficiency in delivering dental care and shows how a dentist working with a dental assistant can increase productivity by at least thirty-three percent. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Handbook of Clinical Dental Assisting by Gregory M. Shuster DDS, Gregory J. Wetterhus DDS, Phyllis Dryden CDA ISBN 0721645364 Publisher: WB Saunders, Jan. 1999 $10.00 (Price may vary) Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text. Book Description This handbook gives step-by-step instructions for a full range of dental assisting tasks. Well-illustrated with clear, concise discussions, and well-organized. The result is a straightforward, easy-to-follow source of instruction in performing essential skills. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Imaging in Esthetic Dentistry by Cary E. Goldstein, Ronald E. Goldstein, David A. Garber ISBN: 0867152389 Publisher: Quintessence, Jan. 1998 $78.00 Hardcover 188 pages 205 illus. This book is also listed with Cosmetic Dentistry texts. Free Shipping! Book Description: Would you like to help your patients visualize the results of the treatment you propose? Would you like to improve patient understanding and acceptance of treatment plans? This book will help you either bring computer imaging into your practice or make better use of the system you have. Computer imaging will not only enhance you communication, it will improve your esthetic diagnosis and treatment planning. Additionally, imaging is an effective tool for communicating with specialists and dental laboratory technicians. More and more esthetic dentists are finding computer imaging to be an indispensable part of their practices. Packed full of examples and step-by-step techniques and tips, this book is the practice-enhancement choice for the whole dental team. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team by Chris H. Miller, Charles John Palenik (Contributor), Chris H. Miller Ph. D. ISBN: 081515688X Publisher: Mosby-Year Book, July 1998 $0.15 (Price may vary) 362 pages Hardcover Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text. Description of Book: This comprehensive text teaches basic concepts, specific step-by-step procedures and the current regulatory mandates in three areas of emphasis: infection control procedures, the management of hazardous materials, and regulatory requirements. It also updates office safety procedures for dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team 4th Edition By Chris H. Miller, PhD and Charles John Palenik, MS ISBN: 0323056318 Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (February 23, 2009) $41.78 384 pages Paperback Free Shipping! Description of Book: Maintain safety and infection control in the dental office with Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, Fourth Edition. This practical and comprehensive resource covers the basic concepts of infectious disease and infection control, including step-by-step descriptions of specific procedures and supplies and equipment needed for disease prevention. The Fourth Edition features new chapters on the latest topics impacting office safety and the most current regulatory recommendations for protection of dental patients and dental workers. No matter what your role on the dental team, this text will help you implement infection control in everyday practice. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team - Text & E-Book Package, 4th Edition By Chris H. Miller, PhD and Charles John Palenik, MS ISBN: 0323066437 Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (March 13, 2009) $75.95 Paperback Free Shipping! Description of Book: This money-saving package is a must-have for students! It includes Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 4th edition and an electronic version of the textbook that allows students to search, highlight information, take notes, share notes and more. This package makes it simple for students to make the most of their study time and get more use out of their textbooks! Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Assisting by B L Finkbeiner & C S Johnson ISBN 0815133030 Publisher: Mosby-Year Book, Feb. 1997 $51.95 Free Shipping! (see accompanying Study Guide for Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Assisting below) Book Description: This book is designed as a review tool and study guide to help dental assisting students prepare for the Dental Assisting National Board Exams. Content is organized in an outline format to provide essential information at a glance. An introductory chapter provides information on the DANBE, how to use the book, how to study for board exams and test-taking tips. A mock examination simulating the DANBE with 460 questions appears at the end of the book. All the answers to the mock exam are provided so that students can evaluate their knowledge and identify areas where further review is needed. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Mosby's Comprehensive Dental Assisting: A Clinical Approach—Study Guide by Patt Finkbeiner, Claudia S. Johnson, Betty Ladley Finkbeiner ISBN: 0815132034 Publisher: Mosby-Year Book, Jan 1995 $4.72 (Price may vary) 212 pages Paperback Workbook Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Mosby's Dental Dictionary (2nd Ed) by Penny Rudolph (Editor), Thomas Zwemer, Mary Emmons ISBN 032304963X Publisher CV Mosby, Oct. 2007 $35.94 816 pages, more than 300 full color illus, Softcover Free Shipping! Book Description: This contemporary, comprehensive dictionary of over 800 pages includes definitions for more than 10,000 terms related to all areas of dentistry; basic, clinical, and behavioral sciences; office management, and commonly used medical terms. The accompanying CD-ROM provides a searchable database and audio pronunciations. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Mosby's Dental Dictionary - Text and E-Book Package (Paperback) by Mosby ISBN 0323058434 Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (October 12, 2007) $74.95 Paperback Free shipping! This book is also located in the Clinical Dentistry and Dental Hygienist pages.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Nutrition for a Healthy Mouth by Rebecca Sroda RDH, MS ISBN: 0781798256 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second Edition edition (March 1, 2009) $57.95 Paperback 384 pages 56 illustrations Free Shipping! (This book is also located in the dental hygiene page.) Book Description: Written specifically for dental hygiene and dental assisting students and practitioners, this text provides a solid foundation in basic nutrition and diet information, emphasizes the relationship of nutrition and diet to oral health, and provides information on nutrition and dietary patient counseling. This Second Edition includes new Food for Thought boxes that facilitate application of chapter topics to the real-life setting. The Special Nutritional Needs chapter has been expanded to include new material on patients with cancer, patients with HIV, homeless patients, and substance abusers.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Pearson's Comprehensive Dental Assisting by Lori Tyler ISBN 0131744194 Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 Har/Cdr edition (August 8, 2008) $96.80 916 pages Hardcover Free Shipping! Book Description A comprehensive dental assisting textbook that addresses the various topics necessary for teaching dental assisting concepts to prepare students for certification exams and career success. In addition to providing clear and comprehensive information, the book offers special features that provide students additional information related to professionalism, cultural considerations, patient education, and legal aspects. Web references and internet activities are provided to further student understanding of the material presented. Pearson’s Comprehensive Dental Assisting is all about ensuring that you will be a successful student and dental assistant. To help ensure this success, a focus is placed on learning both technical and people skills. This comprehensive textbook presents a step-by-step, competency based approach that covers all the facets of the dental assisting profession. People skills are covered throughout the text as various areas related to cultural and lifespan considerations are discussed. This text was developed and organized with both the needs of the instructor and student in mind. Attention was paid to ensure that the information flowed smoothly and that the topics were presented simply for students to be able to grasp the concepts. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Permar's Oral Embryology and Microscopic Anatomy by Rudy C Melfi DDS, PhD and Keith E Alley DDS, PhD ISBN: 0683306448 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 10 edition (April 15, 2000) $48.94 332 pages 277 illustrations Paperback Free shipping! (This book can also be found in the dental hygiene page) Book Description: Now in its Tenth Edition, Permar's Oral Embryology and Microscopic Anatomy continues to provide comprehensive, yet concise coverage of embryology and histology for dental hygiene and dental assisting professions. It can also be used as an introductory text for dental students. This text begins with the basics of general histology, progresses through the development of the human embryo and fetus, and concludes with a focus on the development of the face and oral cavity. New to this edition are over 40 additional illustrations, including four-color micrographs. High-quality images of microscopic embryonic development and oral anatomy help students identify histologic structures. A new chapter regarding salivary glands includes information about remineralization, demineralization, fluoride, bacterial diseases, and HIV. Clinical aspects of oral tissue are covered to help readers expand their knowledge from basic to clinical sciences and apply fundamental principles. Suggested readings help readers find additional resources.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Practice Management for the Dental Team (4th Edition) by Betty Ladley Finkbeiner, Charles Allan Finkbeiner ISBN 0323008860 Publisher: Mosby, Inc., April 2001 $7.89 (Price may vary) Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text. Book Description: The best-selling PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FOR THE DENTAL TEAM is a complete procedures manual designed to provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform most dental business office procedures. It is written as both a teaching manual for dental assisting programs and for on-the-job training. Each chapter includes tools that allow the student to participate in the learning experience. Because of the authors' varied experiences: one in dental assisting and dental assisting education, and the other in office systems and business management education, this book is not only a thorough training manual for dental office staff, but an excellent reference for dental students and new practicing dentists. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Primary Preventative Dentistry (6th Edition) by Dr. Norman O. Harris and Dr. Franklin Garcia-Godoy ISBN: 0130918911 Publisher: Prentice Hall, Aug. 2003 $1.90 (Price may vary) 720 pages Hardcover Out of Print. Click the Amazon "buy" link to buy used copies of this text. Book Description: Written for dental hygiene, dental assisting, and general dentistry courses. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Radiographic Imaging for Dental Auxiliaries by D A Miles, M L van Dis, C W Jensen & A B Ferretti ISBN 072168016x Publisher W B Saunders, 1999 $65.95 334 pages Softcover Free Shipping! Book Description This latest edition of this popular text systematically presents the theory and practice of contemporary dental radiography including new digital techniques. It is organized to parallel the structure of most courses, introducing technique, procedures, film processing, film characteristics, and the basics of radiation physics. It also includes a discussion of the interpretation of radiographic images. Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Radiographic Imaging for the Dental Team, 4th Edition (Paperback) By Dale A. Miles, DDS, MS, FRCD, Margot L. Van Dis, DDS, MS, Gail F. Williamson, RDH, MS and Catherine W. Jensen, RDH, MHE ISBN 1416060049 Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (October 20, 2008) $65.95 352 pages Paperback Free Shipping! Book Description Fully revised and up to date, the 4th edition of this trusted, all-in-one work-text helps you effectively acquire, process, and review dental radiographs and ensure successful patient outcomes. Learn and apply essential imaging techniques with ease while staying up-to-date on the latest technology and the most current practices in dental radiography. Concise, easy-to-read chapters detail the complete spectrum of radiographic imaging, supported by valuable review material to help you solidify your understanding of key concepts and prepare for professional success! Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Radiographic Imaging for the Dental Team - Text and E-Book Package (Paperback) By Dale A. Miles, DDS, MS, FRCD, Margot L. Van Dis, DDS, MS, Gail F. Williamson, RDH, MS and Catherine W. Jensen, RDH, MHE ISBN 1416064648 Publisher: Saunders; 4 edition (December 22, 2008) $98.95 329 pages Paperback Free Shipping! Book Description This money-saving package is a must-have for students! It includes Radiographic Imaging for the Dental Team, 4th edition and an electronic version of the textbook that allows students to search, highlight information, take notes, share notes and more. This package makes it simple for students to make the most of their study time and get more use out of their textbooks! Click here for more information about this book.
Click here to buy this book from Amazon.	Radiography and Radiology for Dental Care Professionals, 2nd Edition By Eric Whaites, MSc, BDS(Hons), FDSRCS(Edin), FDSRCS(Eng), FRCR, DDRRCR ISBN 0702030406 Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2nd edition (December 2, 2008) $37.95 288 pages Paperback Free Shipping! Book Description The second edition of this successful textbook offers support for learners and continues to provide a significant reference text suitable for all Dental Care Professionals. Offering a clear, easy-to-follow, comprehensive account of all aspects of dental radiography essential to this group of professionals, this book is an important resource that renders it essential reading, particularly for those undertaking examinations in Dental Radiography. Click here for more information about this book.
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