Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting by Doni L. Bird and Debbie S....

NOTE: NO CD OR DVD INCLUDED, this sale is ONLY FOR the BOOK.SynopsisUser-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 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. Critical Thinking questions and scenarios test your problem solving skills and provide an opportunity for classroom discussion. Patient Education boxes at the end of select chapters offer tips and strategies to help you learn to interact and share information with patients. Be aware of ethical and legal situations with Legal and Ethical Implications boxes to protect yourself and your patients. Explore the latest cutting-edge research, trends, and hot topics that relate to chapter content with Eye to the Future Evolve website includes Canadian content tailored to Canada's specific nutrition guidelines and privacy regulations. Added emphasis on Expanded Functions helps you understand the skills you need to become proficient in complex procedures. Updated photos reflect the modern dental assisting environment in which you will practice practice.SizeLength:10.9 inWidth:8.5 in