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Comprehensive coverage makes this your single, start-to-finish source for dental assisting training. A highly approachable writing style presents the latest information and procedures in a way that makes it easy to understand and apply the material.Concise chapters presented within short parts move from profession basics and sciences to infection control, safety, clinical dentistry, radiography, materials, specialty dental practice, and dental office administration. Superb, full-color illustrations and photographs show procedures, equipment, and instruments.Illustrated, step-by-step procedures show the skills that dental assistants must master, detailing for each the goal, equipment and supplies needed, chronological steps, and rationales."Expanded Functions" procedures boxes describe special dental assisting procedures allowed only in certain states.Procedure icons alert you to issues relating to core procedures, e.g., that you should make notes in the patient's record, don personal protective equipment, or watch for moisture contamination.Key terms are accompanied by phonetic pronunciations, highlighted within the text, and defined in boxes on the same or facing page.Critical thinking questions end each chapter with mini-case scenarios and application-style questions. Learning and performance outcomes in each chapter set goals for what you will accomplish and also serve as checkpoints for comprehension, skills mastery, and study tools for exam preparation.Summary tables and boxes make it easy to review key concepts and procedures. "Recall" boxes appear after sections of text and include questions to ensure that you understand the material.CDC boxes cite the latest recommendations for infection control and summarize regulations."Eye to the Future" boxes introduce cutting-edge research, future trends, and topics."Legal and Ethical Implications" boxes focus on the behaviors that you will need to practice to protect yourself, your patients, and the practice for which