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by Donna J. Phinney (Author), Judy H. Halstead (Author) "The student should strive to meet the following objectives and demonstrate an understanding of the facts and principles presented in this chapter: 1. Identify oral..." (more)
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Dynamic, comprehensive, and user-friendly aptly describes the latest edition of Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach. This best-selling text is specifically designed to help you prepare for and pass the DANB certification exam, as well as to manage the challenges of working in the modern day dental office. Prepare for your new profession with the latest information on HIPAA standards, cosmetic dentistry, and communication in the workplace. Open the companion software, an integral learning tool, which offers interaction and promises comprehension of all dental assisting areas.

About the Author
Chair of the Allied Health department and the program director for the Dental Assisting program at Spokane Community College. She has spent more than 20 years in the dental field as a dental assistant, a dental office consultant, an office manager, and an educator. She holds a Masters of Education degree from Whitworth College and a BA from Eastern Washington University. As a Certified Dental Assistant, she is active in the Washington State Dental Assisting Association, where she served as president from 1992 - 1993

Judy Halstead is a dental assisting instructor at Spokane Community College. She has more than 20 year experience teaching and more than 10 years experience as a dental assistant. She was a program director for dental assisting in a private college and for a high school skills center. Judy holds a BA from Eastern Washington University and is a Certified Dental Assistant, and has an expanded functions certificate. She has been a member of local, State, and national Dental Assistants Associations for the past 25 years. She served as president of the Washington State Dental Assisting Association from 1994 -1995.

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  • Hardcover: 1040 pages
  • Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 3 edition (August 2, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1418048739
  • ISBN-13: 978-1418048730
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #246,898 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The student should strive to meet the following objectives and demonstrate an understanding of the facts and principles presented in this chapter: 1. Identify oral disease indications from the beginning of time. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Presented, September 14, 2005
I am currently using this book (the 2nd edition) as a student at Western Career College. The layout is very well presented. There are colorful pictures, tables, etc. for those that learn best visually. But if this isn't how you learn, the writing in it is as good as the pictures. It even comes with a CD that is very healthful as well.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, Not Great, August 27, 2008
As a student, instructor and supporter of dental assisting, I use the Delmar's Dental Assisting textbook as an adjunct to the other texts in our course. It has its strong points and its weak ones.

Among the positive aspects, the book is very well presented. Along with the excellent illustrations there are numerous examples of clinical practices which are clear and concise. The book is also well-organized, having benefited from improvements over previous editions.

Its pitfalls include small but critical factual errors, the most glaring of which is the optional use of a bonding agent prior to composite placement. It is vital to dentists, assistants and hygienists to have a clear and solid understanding of dental bonding systems to ensure their longevity and comfort.

I hope that future editions will address such errors. An excellent read, attractive and accessible, but read it with care and do your own research.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great help for me, February 14, 2009
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this book is a big help for me while I am in dental assisting school. I plan on getting the newest addition as they are available.
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