Dental Terminology

Author : Charline M. Dofka

9781133019718

448 Pages Paperback

3rd Edition | Previous Editions: 2007, 2000

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DENTAL TERMINOLOGY, Third edition takes a word-building approach to help dental assistants understand and remember dental terminology better than ever before. DENTAL TERMINOLOGY is not a strict dictionary of dental terms, but rather a word bank with pronunciation guides and definitions applied to pr... more

Features

Word-building approach instructs students about the make-up and proper use of of dental terminology.

Free practice software provides additional opportunities for practice and review of pronunciations and definitions. Games and activities such as Hangman, Crossword Puzzles, Flash Cards, Matching, an... more

New to this Edition

New terms relating to radiology and CAT scanning.

Expanded coverage on CAT/CAM laboratory and chairside use.

Updated terms for cosmetic dentistry applications.

More pictures in full color illustrate the information and help students remember the terms.

Author

Charline M. Dofka

Charline Dofka was a dental assistant/hygienist in oral surgery, orthodontics and general practices before she became a dental assisting instructor and Diversified Cooperative Health Occupations coordinator at Belmont Career Center in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Along with teaching duties, she chartered the National Honor Society participation of the vocational school and was adviser for the VICA opening and closing ceremony team to national competition representing the state of Ohio. Retired from active teaching, Dofka maintains life membership in the Iota Lambda Sigma professional vocational teaching fraternity, DANB dental assisting certification and retired status as a dental hygienist in West Virginia. She currently serves in consultation practice and advisory board capacity. Dofka received an MS from the University of Dayton and has pursued postgraduate studies at Ohio State, West Virginia University, Kent State and Ohio University.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Dental Terminology.
2. Anatomy and Oral Structures.
3. Tooth Origin and Formation.
4. Practice and Facility Setups.
5. Infection Control.
6. Emergency Care.
7. Examination and Prevention.
8. Pain Management / Pharmacology.
9. Dental Radiology.
10. Tooth Restorations.
11. Cosmetic Dentristry.
12. Prostodontics.
13. Endodontics.
14. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
15. Orthodontics.
16. Periodontics.
17. Pediatric Dentistry.
18. Dental Laboratory Materials.
19. Dental Laboratory Procedures.
20. Busines Management Procedures.

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