Using Dental Materials [Paperback]

Eleanor D. Vanable (Author), Laurence A. LoPresti (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0838515762 | ISBN-13: 978-0838515761 | Edition: 1

While most other books on dental materials are written from the dentist's perspective (i.e., material type related to conditions), this volume is written from the Dental Assistant's perspective and focuses on dental materials in relation to procedures. It offers a conceptual approach, rather than a great amount of detail, and assumes no prior understanding of, or familiarity with, technical vocabulary. Features numerous illustrations and separate clinical directions. The Vocabulary of Materials. Using Materials Safely. Using Materials Sensibly. Abrasives. Sealant Materials. Tooth Whitening. Alginate. Gypsum Materials. Intermediary Materials. Esthetic Materials. Non-Esthetic Materials. Impression Trays. Final impression Materials. Materials for Temporary Coverage. Permanent Materials. Cements. Implant Materials. Denture Materials. For Dental Assistants studying for DANB, and for Dentists seeking to educate OJT assistants.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

While most dental materials texts are written from the dentist's perspective, this unique resource is written for dental assistants and hygienists. The primary focus is on dental materials in relation to procedures not conditions. It offers a conceptual approach and assumes no prior understanding of technical vocabulary. Featuring numerous illustrations and separate clinical directions, this is an ideal text for students preparing for board examinations.

Features:

• Simple, direct exposition for easier comprehension.
• Organization by procedure to enable associations between materials and clinical tasks.
• Numerous illustrations provide visual learning to clarify and enhance concepts presented.
• Separate clinical directions provide convenient, quick-access links to clinical practice.
• Web links throughout provide students with quick access to on-line resources.
• Objectives, Review, Test Yourself Questions and other learning features throughout each chapter.
• Comprehensive Glossary ensures a command of the technical vocabulary necessary to communicate professionally.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

This book is intended for allied dental personnel who want to understand the clinical use of dental materials. Our aim is to answer the "why" questions students have as they begin learning the basics of materials preparation and use. Students tell us understanding is easier when theory can be related to a "story," that is, a real-world experience to which they can attach their new knowledge. Over the years we have developed a framework for teaching materials in which dental procedures are the story. We begin with the basics, such as what items are made with materials, provide routine terminology so each class member can understand what the others are saying, then proceed to the stories: prevention, diagnosis, cosmetic improvement, tooth restoration, and replacement. Better student and graduate understanding has in turn led to more meaningful patient education, plus more conscientious materials preparation and use. We hope you also find this framework useful.

For all teachers, how to teach to many different types of learners is a major consideration. In this text, we have attempted to provide several different learning avenues: the written word, pictures of procedures that may be unfamiliar to the beginning student, traditional self-tests, crossword puzzles, and case studies. It is unlikely that each student will want to complete all of the learning exercises, but we hope that each will find more than one learning method that is helpful. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (August 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838515762
• ISBN-13: 978-0838515761
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,193,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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