In the Dorland's series of specialized word books, this effective, time-saving tool is ideal for transcribing, editing, and proofreading documents related to dentistry. Dorland's Dentistry Word Book for Medical Transcriptionists offers convenient access to words most often used in dentistry, drawn from the latest edition of Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary for accuracy and dependability. It consists of two sections: Terms, a straightforward and easy-to-use list of words; and Resources, which includes an appendix of drugs commonly used in dentistry and a full-color insert showing an anatomy orientation for the head, neck, and oral region.
- Customized for medical transcriptionists by transcriptionists from the latest edition of Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary to make this book uniquely useful and reliable.
- Increases productivity and efficiency by providing information on a full range of dentistry words, from common words often used in practice to those that are rare or difficult to find.
- Presents an alphabetical listing of all words associated with: head and neck anatomy; oral pathology; key dentistry phrases; acronyms and abbreviations; diagnostic tests and diagnoses; pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic procedures; and surgical procedures and instruments.
- Illustrates relevant concepts with a 16-page, full-color insert showing an anatomy orientation for the head, neck, and oral region, as well as the top drugs used in dentistry.
- Words are organized in a quick-reference format, including cross-referencing of words, so the reader can find the correct word on the first attempt.
