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UNIQUE! Trusted expert authors Doni Bird and Debbie Robinson present information and procedures in a way that makes it easy for students to understand and apply the material. Comprehensive, cutting-edge content is presented in approachable writing style. Step-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions use color coding and clinical photos to demonstrate key dental assisting competencies. 70 procedural videos include questions and answers correlated to the chapter procedures with closed-captioning in English and Spanish and audio narration in English. UNIQUE! Interactive Dental Office program provides in-depth case studies integrated with periodontal charting, radiographic mounting, and more. Dentrix practice management software on Evolve enables students to work with patient data much like they will in the office environment. Recall and Critical Thinking questions in each chapter provide opportunities for practice and application. Feature boxes on infection control and CDC practice, patient education, and law and ethics summarize recommendations and key applications in practice. Key terminology list helps students better comprehend the chapter and how the information applies to dentistry practice. Learning and performance outcomes set goals for what students will accomplish and serve as checkpoints for comprehension and skills mastery. NEW! Information on cultural diversity grounds students in this important topic and how it relates to patient care and patient communication. UPDATED! art program provides vivid original renderings of dental anatomy tooth morphology and dental imaging, along with improved photos of the latest products, equipment, and instruments. NEW! Coverage of the latest advances i