History of dentistry is quite fascinating. Two main dental scourges of mankind, e.g. dental caries and pyorrhea alveolaris have influenced evolution and progress of art and science of dentistry. Modern clinical dentistry is functioning as a team, with each member having specific role and responsibilities. Purpose of the dental health care team is to provide ... [More]

History of dentistry is quite fascinating. Two main dental scourges of mankind, e.g. dental caries and pyorrhea alveolaris have influenced evolution and progress of art and science of dentistry. Modern clinical dentistry is functioning as a team, with each member having specific role and responsibilities. Purpose of the dental health care team is to provide quality oral care for the patients in the practice. Dental assistant is an important member, who plays a key role in delivering patient care in contemporary dental surgery room. On his part he should be good enough in learning the skills and qualification necessary to assist the doctor. Attitude of professionalism and cooperative teamwork is what dental profession demands. Dental assistant, Clinical dentistry, Conservative and endodontics, Dental assistant, Dental health care team members, Dental laboratory technician, Dental laboratory technician, Dental laboratory technician, Dental profession, Dentofacial orthopedics, Forensic odontology, History of dentistry, Oral and maxillofacial surgery, Oral medicine and radiology, Oral pathology, Pediatric and preventive dentistry, Public health dentistry, Registered dental hygienist.[Less]

Dental assistant shares with other citizens the responsibility for initiating and supporting action to meet the health and social needs of the public under a set of ethics, usually called a code. Members of a profession are expected to live up with the code of ethics, work after deciding what is most right or what is most wrong in each situation. Standards s... [More]

Dental assistant shares with other citizens the responsibility for initiating and supporting action to meet the health and social needs of the public under a set of ethics, usually called a code. Members of a profession are expected to live up with the code of ethics, work after deciding what is most right or what is most wrong in each situation. Standards set by the code for dental assistant states them their responsibilities towards whom they serve their co-workers, the profession and lastly the society. A code safeguards them when he/she become a part of litigation. Code, Dental assistant, Dental operating room, Florence nightingale, Nightingale pledge.[Less]

Dental assistant plays a key role in delivering patient care , being a good team player he/she requires to master all necessary skills and qualifications necessary to assist the doctor. Sterilization and infection control for working of the dental team in safe, uncontaminated surroundings, greeting and seating of patient, discussing and reviewing of the proc... [More]

Dental assistant plays a key role in delivering patient care , being a good team player he/she requires to master all necessary skills and qualifications necessary to assist the doctor. Sterilization and infection control for working of the dental team in safe, uncontaminated surroundings, greeting and seating of patient, discussing and reviewing of the procedure, disposing or taking the patient to front desk, for creating a positive impression on the patient. Taking radiographs with minimum patient exposure. Various procedural activities such as taking impression, making diagnostic casts, trimming of models, oral hygiene instructions, coronal polish, topical fluoride application, pit and fissure sealants, placement of dental dam, polishing amalgam, shade selection etc. Mastering drainage of the oral fluids for clear operating field and accomplishing operating efficacy between doctor and him by proper handling of materials is what all is expected as a constant learning phenomenon. Alginate impressions, Boxing the impression, Choosing impression tray, Coronal polish, Dental assistant, Dental dam materials, Dental instruments, High-volume evacuator, Mandibular impressions, Mandibular placement, Maxillary impressions, Maxillary placement, Mixing the alginate, Operatory infection control barriers, Oral hygiene instruction, Paralleling technique, Personal protective equipment, Placement of the dental dam, Placement of topical anesthetic, Polishing amalgam, Postprocedure sterilization, Pouring the impression, Preparation of equipment, Preparing the alginate, Preparing the tofflemire retainer and matrix, Radiographic techniques, Saliva ejector, Setting time of the impression, Sterilization and infection control, Sterilization equipment, Topical fluoride administration.[Less]

Human body is an incredible living creation made up of bones, muscles, organs, organ systems, blood vessels, nerves etc. thus having basic understanding of its structure i.e. the anatomy and function or physiology is important for dental assistant, so he can effectively communicate as a dental health care professional. This knowledge helps him to be in a s... [More]

Human body is an incredible living creation made up of bones, muscles, organs, organ systems, blood vessels, nerves etc. thus having basic understanding of its structure i.e. the anatomy and function or physiology is important for dental assistant, so he can effectively communicate as a dental health care professional. This knowledge helps him to be in a state of good health, communicate effectively with medical personnel and understand treatments and medications prescribed by doctor. As a dental assistant sound knowledge about tooth, its number, types, anatomy, gingiva or supporting tissues of tooth, various diseases transmitted through oral route, basics of oral microflora is required. Age changes in mandible, Alveolar process, Cancellous bone, Carabelli, Cingulum, Compact bone, Cranial and facial bones, Crown morphology, Cusp, Dental (tooth) anatomy, Dental health care professional, Directional terms, Face and oral cavity, Integumentary or skin system, Major body systems, Mamelons, Mandible, Marginal ridge, Mastoid process, Maxilla, Microbes in the mouth, Names of the teeth, Nerves supply to the mouth, Organizational levels of the body, Palatine bones, Paranasal sinuses, Planes of the body, Reproductive system, Sphenoid bone, Systems of the body, Temporomandibular joint, Tissue types and functions, Types of bone, Zygomatic bone.[Less]

Pharmacology deals with study of drugs. Dental assistant requires having basic idea about various drugs used in dental practice. Knowledge about some basic drugs such as antibiotics, analgesics, antiseptics and disinfectants, astringents, dentifrices, obtundants, mouthwashes is expected from dental assistant. The chapters discuss these drugs, their mechanism... [More]

Pharmacology deals with study of drugs. Dental assistant requires having basic idea about various drugs used in dental practice. Knowledge about some basic drugs such as antibiotics, analgesics, antiseptics and disinfectants, astringents, dentifrices, obtundants, mouthwashes is expected from dental assistant. The chapters discuss these drugs, their mechanism of action, desirable properties and various formulations they are available for an effective use by the patient. Knowing these drugs by dental assistant is important for providing assistance to the clinician and for effective communication with various medical personnel visiting a clinical set up. It also aids in providing postoperative instructions and management of the patient. Alcohols, Aldehydes, Analgesics, Antibiotics, Antifungal drug, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic dosage, Antiviral drugs, Athlete’s foot, Biguanides, Characteristics of antibiotics, Chlorine-releasing agents, Classification of antibiotics, Cryptococcal meningitis, Drug allergy, Eukaryotes, Gut flora, Halogen-releasing agents, Iodine and Iodophors, Microbicidal, Microorganisms that produce antibiotics, Narcotic antagonists, Natural products, Peroxygens, Pharmacology, Phenols, Probiotics, Silver compounds, Sulfonamides, Toxicity, Viricides.[Less]

Infection Control and health care prevents the spread of infection within the health care settings. Doctors and allied staff should procure themselves with handling of biomedical waste and instituting infection control procedures. Implementation of such measures prevents cross infection or hospital acquired infections and provides the assurance of quality he... [More]

Infection Control and health care prevents the spread of infection within the health care settings. Doctors and allied staff should procure themselves with handling of biomedical waste and instituting infection control procedures. Implementation of such measures prevents cross infection or hospital acquired infections and provides the assurance of quality health care delivery. Great number of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoas contributes in spreading infectious diseases such as hepatitis, recurrent herpetic labialis, HIV, multidrug resistant TB. The disease or infection can spread from patient to dental health care personnel (DHCP), DHCP to patient, patient to patient and patient to community. The unique nature of dental procedures, instrumentation and patient care settings demands specific strategies directed in prevention of transmission of diseases. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have given specific guidelines to safeguard DHCP and patients. Biomedical waste originates from human health care, again a potential hazard to public health and environment. Infectious biomedical waste is a contaminant under environment protection act and is managed as per the guidelines by ministry of health of the particular country. Doctors and the staff should institute preventive procedures starting from hand washing and hand care, use of personal protective equipments for maintenance of standard methods of sterilization and disinfection. Bacterial and diseases, Biohazard, Biohazards, Biomedical waste, Biomedical waste management, Blood-Borne pathogen, Control of spread of infection, Cross-infection and transmission of disease, Disease transmission, Disease-producing pathogens, Handwashing and hand care, Helminthic, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, Hepatitis D virus, Human immunodeficiency virus, Infection control, Infection control, Infectious disease hazard, Information and training, Multidrug resistant TB, Nonsharp disposable items, OSHA and CDC guidelines, Portal of entry, Protozoa, Respiratory secretions, Treatment of tuberculosis.[Less]

Diagnosis consists of planned observations to evaluate existing condition and diligently providing required treatment. Besides the subjective symptoms like pain, discomfort certain tests and diagnostic equipments can be used for the diagnosis of endodontic problem. Simplest of the clinical test is visual and tactile examination i.e. checking for three Cs (Co... [More]

Diagnosis consists of planned observations to evaluate existing condition and diligently providing required treatment. Besides the subjective symptoms like pain, discomfort certain tests and diagnostic equipments can be used for the diagnosis of endodontic problem. Simplest of the clinical test is visual and tactile examination i.e. checking for three Cs (Color, Contour, Consistency) afterwards in the list are percussion, palpation, mobility test. Radiography, electric pulp testing, thermal testing, anesthetic testing are other tools in diagnostic procedure supplementing dental treatment. Anesthetic testing, Diagnostic AIDS, Electric pulp testing, Radiography, Test cavity, Thermal testing.[Less]

Radiology is making use of radiant energy including roentgen rays, radium and radioactive isotopes to dentistry, embracing both diagnostic and therapeutic fields. Theoretical as well as practical applicability of Radiology is required from dental assistant, he should equipped himself with the types of radiation, properties of x-rays, their biological effects... [More]

Radiology is making use of radiant energy including roentgen rays, radium and radioactive isotopes to dentistry, embracing both diagnostic and therapeutic fields. Theoretical as well as practical applicability of Radiology is required from dental assistant, he should equipped himself with the types of radiation, properties of x-rays, their biological effects to prevent himself and patients from unwanted or potentially hazardous exposure. Various methods for radiation detection and measurement should be known to him, so he can make effective use of such entities. Types of radiographic films, various Extraoral and Intraoral projections, processing of x-ray films, handling of dark room intricacies, radiographic errors, their cause, these are some of the spheres which should be clear in the mind of dental assistant to provide the best service. Authmatic processor, Radiation, Chronic radiation, Extraoral films, Faulty radiographs, Fogged film, Gas filled electrons, Intraoral films, Intraoral parallel technique, Ionization chambers, Partial image, Periapical radiography, Photographic emulsion, Placement of film packets, Properties of X-rays, Radiation protection, Radiology, Roentgenology, X-ray films.[Less]

Dentistry has further nine specialized branches to excel in therefore dental assistant should procure training in various aspects as demanded by respective branches. There are various specific procedures confined to specific branch. Maxillofacial surgery demands taking informed consent, patient record keeping, and preparation of patient, preoperative and the... [More]

Dentistry has further nine specialized branches to excel in therefore dental assistant should procure training in various aspects as demanded by respective branches. There are various specific procedures confined to specific branch. Maxillofacial surgery demands taking informed consent, patient record keeping, and preparation of patient, preoperative and their post operative management, excellence in operation theater techniques and present concepts in assistance, management of dental emergencies, First aid including dressing and bandaging along with special training in CPR and other effective life support emergency measures. Along with these requirements he/ she should have basic idea about exodontia, techniques and instruments used, suture materials and suturing techniques. Endodontist require an assistant well versed with equipments used in the field of endodontics, various medicaments used for root canal treatment, specialized radiographs assisting effective treatment plan. Assistant to a prosthodontist must excel him with making of impression followed by formulating a dental cast. Knowing various impression techniques, materials and equipments used in making impression, proper storage and effective transportation to casting laboratories is also under his preview. Periodontist likewise wants a dental assistant equipped with knowledge of various periodontal treatment modalities and an able assistant making all necessary provisions fulfilling the treatment needs. Serving the need is the only demand from a good dental assistant. Acrylic splint, Acute pulpitis, Apicectomies, Apicectomy, Aseptic technique entering the theater, Basic set-up, Biopsy, Bone removal, Brushing technique, Cardiopulmonary bypass pump, Charters’ method, Chemical disinfectants, Clinical history, Control of bleeding, Crash cart, Dental assistance, Dental emergencies, Dental medicaments in endodontics, Diagnostic cast, Disinfecting impressions, Drug for emergency kits, Dry socket, Elastomers, Endodontic filling—tray set-up, Endodontic surgery, Energy requirements, First AID, Forceps extraction, General anesthesia, Heart-lung bypass machine, Hydrocolloid impression materials, Impression plaster, Indications for closed reduction, Infection control compliance, Instruments used in surgery, Irreversible hydrocolloid, Le Fort I fractures, Maxillary occlusal rim, Maxillofacial surgery, Mucocompressive impression technique, Mucostatic impression technique, Nutrition, Occasional toothache, Patient counseling, Periapical abscesses, Pericoronitis, Periodontal abscess, Postextraction procedure, Preparation of splint, Preprosthetic surgery, Preventing cross-contamination, Prosthodontics, Raising a flap, Relining procedures, Root canal file, Root canal therapy, Sectioning teeth, Silicones impression materials, Softening impression compound, Specialty practice, Surgical removal of teeth, Suture placement, Types of stitch.[Less]

In this book ‘Dental Operating Room Assistant’ focus on relevance to the new age dental practice with increasing focus on technology, materials and practice management places a new-found importance to this training. Properly-trained assistants are the key to a successful practice and the services rendered by the assistant start from the reception and involve... [More]

In this book ‘Dental Operating Room Assistant’ focus on relevance to the new age dental practice with increasing focus on technology, materials and practice management places a new-found importance to this training. Properly-trained assistants are the key to a successful practice and the services rendered by the assistant start from the reception and involve not only the proper maintenance and manipulation of equipment and materials, but also an increasing focus on asepsis, sterilization and patient management. This manual is a guide to course instructors for teaching and to help the trainee to understand the subject in proper perspective.[Less]