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Student Workbook for Essentials of Dental Assisting - E-Book

Student Workbook for Essentials of Dental Assisting - E-Book

Debbie S. Robinson | Doni L. Bird

(2014)

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Abstract

Use this workbook to review and practice important dental assisting tasks! Corresponding to the chapters in Essentials of Dental Assisting, 5th Edition, this study tool helps you understand and apply the material with review questions and exercises, along with competency sheets that outline the steps necessary to mastering each procedure. Developed by dental assisting experts Debbie S. Robinson and Doni L. Bird, this workbook includes removable flashcards for quick, convenient, on-the-go review.

  • Objective-style questions – true/false, short-answer, fill-in-the-blank, and labeling – make it easy to review, practice, and apply dental assisting principles.
  • Competency sheets are included for all procedures, each outlining the performance objective, grading criteria, and steps necessary to master the procedure.
  • Removable flashcards make it easy to review anywhere, anytime.
  • NEW! Content incorporates additional information in areas such as digital imaging, dental materials, and caries prevention.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Student Workbook Essentials of Dental Assisting iii
Copyright iv
Table of Contents v
Introduction xi
Part 1: The Profession 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to Dental Assisting 3
True/False 3
Short Answer 3
Fill in the Blank 3
Chapter 2: Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting 5
Short Answer 5
Fill in the Blank 5
Multiple Choice Questions 5
Competency 2-1: Correcting a Chart Entry 7
Performance Objective 7
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 7
Performance Standards 7
Part 2: The Sciences 9
Chpater 4: Dental Anatomy 19
True/False 19
Labeling 19
Competency 4-1: Identifying the Teeth and Naming the Tooth Surfaces 21
Performance Objective 21
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 21
Performance Standards 21
Competency 4-2: Identifying the Primary and Permanent Dentition Using Theuniversal, Federation Dentaire Internationale, and Palmer Notation Systems 23
Performance Objective 23
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 23
Performance Standards 23
Chapter 3: Anatomy and Physiology 11
True/False 11
Labeling 11
Competency 3-1: Identifying the Major Landmarks and Structures of the Face 15
Performance Objective 15
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 15
Performance Standards 15
Competency 3-2: Identifying the Major Landmarks, Structures, and Normaltissues of the Mouth 17
Performance Objective 17
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 17
Performance Standards 17
Part 3: Infection Prevention and Hazardous Materials 25
Chpater 5: Disease Transmission 27
Trure/False 27
Fill in the Blank 27
Multiple choice 27
Chapter 6: Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials 29
True/False 29
Fill in the blank 29
Multiple Choice 29
Competency 6-1: Performing First Aid after an Exposure Incident 31
Performance Objective 31
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 31
Performance Standards 31
Competency 6-2: Handwashing Before Gloving 33
Performance Objective 33
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 33
Performance Standards 33
Competency 6-3: Applying Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer 35
Performance Objective 35
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 35
Performance Standards 35
Competency 6-4: Putting on Personal Protective Equipment 37
Performance Objectiv 37
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 37
Performance Standards 37
Competency 6-5: Removing Personal Protective Equipment 39
Performance Objective 39
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 39
Performance Standards 39
Competency 6-6: Creating an Appropriate Label for a Secondary Container 41
Performance Objective 41
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 41
Performance Standards 41
Chapter 7: Surface Disinfection and TreatmentRoom Preparation 43
True/False 43
Fill in the blank 43
Multiple Choice 43
Competency 7-1: Placing and Removing Surface Barriers 45
Performance Objective 45
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 45
Performance Standards 45
Competency 7-2: Performing Treatment Room Cleaning and Disinfection 47
Performance Objective 47
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 47
Performance Standards 47
Competency 7-3: Disinfecting an Alginate Impression 49
Performance Objective 49
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 49
Performance Standards 49
Chapter 8: Instrument Processing 51
True/False 51
Short Answer 51
Fill in the blank 51
Competency 8-1: Operating the Ultrasonic Cleaner 53
Performance Objective 53
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 53
Performance Standards 53
Competency 8-2: Autoclaving Instruments 55
Performance Objective 55
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 55
Performance Standards 55
Competency 8-3: Sterilizing Instruments With Chemical Vapor 57
Performance Objective 57
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 57
Performance Standards 57
Competency 8-4: Sterilizing Instruments With Dry Heat 59
Performance Objective 59
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 59
Performance Standards 59
Competency 8-5: Sterilizing Instruments with Chemical Liquid 61
Performance Objective 61
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 61
Performance Standards 61
Competency 8-6: Performing Biologic Monitoring 63
Performance Objective 63
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 63
Performance Standards 63
Part 4: Dental Treatment 65
Chapter 9: Clinical Dentistry 67
True/False 67
Matching 67
Short Answer 68
Labeling 68
Competency 9-1: Admitting and Seating the Patient 69
Performance Objective 69
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 69
Performance Standards 69
Competency 9-2: Transferring Instruments Using the Single-Handed Technique 71
Performance Objective 71
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 71
Performance Standards 71
Competency 9-3: Transferring Instruments Using a two-Handed Technique 73
Performance Objective 73
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 73
Performance Standards 73
Chapter 10: Moisture Control 75
True/false 75
Matching 75
Short Answer 76
Competency 10-1: Performing a Mouth Rinse 77
Performance Objective 77
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 77
Performance Standards 77
Competency 10-2: Positioning the High-Volume Evacuator During a Procedure 79
Performance Objective 79
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 79
Performance Standards 79
Competency 10-3: Placing and Removing Cotton Rolls 81
Performance Objective 81
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 81
Performance Standards 81
Competency 10-4: Preparation, Placement, and Removal of the Dental Dam 83
Performance Objective 83
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 83
Performance Standards 83
Part 5: Patient Care 87
Chapter 11: The Dental Patient 89
True/false 89
Matching 89
Short Answer 89
Competency 11-1: Registering a New Patient 91
Performance Objective 91
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 91
Performance Standards 91
Competency 11-2: Obtaining A Medical-Dental Health History 93
Performance Objective 93
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 93
Performance Standards 93
Competency 11-3: Taking an Oral Temperature Reading with a Digital Thermometer 95
Performance Objective 95
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 95
Performance Standards 95
Competency 11-4: Taking a Patient’s Pulse 97
Performance Objective 97
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 97
Performance Standards 97
Competency 11-5: Measuring a Patient’s Respiration 99
Performance Objective 99
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 99
Performance Standards 99
Competency 11-6: Taking a Patient’s Blood Pressure 101
Performance Objective 101
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 101
Performance Standards 101
Chapter 12: The Dental Examination 103
True/False 103
Matching 103
Short Answer 104
Competency 12-1: The Soft Tissue Examination 105
Performance Objective 105
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 105
Performance Standards 105
Competency 12-2: Charting Of Teeth 109
Performance Objective 109
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 109
Performance Standards 109
Competency 12-3: Recording the Completed Dental Treatment 111
Performance Objective 111
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 111
Performance Standards 111
Chapter 13: Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office 113
True/False 113
Matching 113
Short Answer 114
Competency 13-1: Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (One Person) 115
Performance Objective 115
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 115
Performance Standards 115
Competency 13-2: Responding to a Patient with an Obstructed Airway 117
Performance Objective 117
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 117
Performance Standards 117
Competency 13-3: Responding to the Unconscious Patient 119
Performance Objective 119
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 119
Performance Standards 119
Competency 13-4: Responding to the Patient with Breathing Difficulty 121
Performance Objective 121
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 121
Performance Standards 121
Competency 13-5: Responding to the Patient Experiencing a Convulsive Seizure 123
Competency 13-6: Responding to the Patient Experiencing a Diabetic Emergency 125
Performance Objective 125
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 125
Performance Standards 125
Performance Objective 123
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 123
Performance Standards 123
Competency 13-7: Responding to the Patient with Chest Pain 127
Performance Objective 127
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 127
Performance Standards 127
Competency 13-8: Responding to the Patient Experiencing a Cerebrovascularaccident (Stroke) 129
Performance Objective 129
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 129
Performance StandardsThe minimum number of satisfactory 129
Competency 13-9: Responding to the Patient Experiencing an Allergic Reaction 131
Performance Objective 131
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 131
Performance Standards 131
Chapter 14: Pain and Anxiety Control 133
True/False 133
Matching 133
Short Answer 133
Competency 14-1: Applying a Topical Anesthetic 135
Performance Objective 135
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 135
Performance Standards 135
Competency 14-2: Assembling the Local Anesthetic Syringe 137
Performance Objective 137
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 137
Performance Standards 137
Competency 14-3: Assisting in the Administration of Local Anesthesia 139
Performance Objective 139
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 139
Performance Standards 139
Competency 14-4: Assisting In The Administration And Monitoring Of Nitrousoxide/Oxygen Sedation (Expanded Function) 141
Performance Objective 141
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 141
Performance Standards 141
Part 6: Dental Imaging 143
Chapter 15: Radiation Safety and Production15 of X-Rays 145
True/False 145
Fill in the Blank 145
Multiple Choice 145
Labeling 146
Chapter 16: Oral Radiography 147
True/False 147
Short Answer 147
Fill in the Blank 147
Multiple Choice 147
Labeling 148
Competency 16-1: Practicing Infection Control During Film Exposure 149
Performance Objective 149
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 149
Performance Standards 149
Competency 16-2: Assembling the Xcp (Extension-Cone Paralleling) Instruments 151
Performance Objective 151
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 151
Performance Standards 151
Competency 16-3: Producing a Full-Mouth Radiographic Survey Usingparalleling Technique 153
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 153
Performance Standards 153
Competency 16-4: Producing Four-Film Radiographic Survey Using Bite-Wingtechnique 157
Performance Objective 157
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 157
Performance Standards 157
Competency 16-5: Producing Maxillary and Mandibular Radiographs Usingocclusal Technique 159
Performance Objective 159
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 159
Performance Standards 159
Competency 16-6: Practicing Infection Control in the Darkroom 161
Performance Objective 161
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 161
Performance Standards 161
Competency 16-7: Practicing Infection Control Using Daylight Loader 163
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 163
Performance Standards 163
Competency 16-8: Manual Processing of Dental Radiographs 165
Performance Objective 165
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 165
Performance Standards 165
Competency 16-9: Automatic Processing of Dental Radiographs Using Daylightloader 167
Performance Objective 167
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 167
Performance Standards 167
Competency 16-10: Mounting Dental Radiographs 169
Performance Objective 169
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 169
Performance Standards 169
Competency 16-11: Preparing Equipment for Panoramic Radiography 171
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 171
Performance Standards 171
Competency 16-12: Preparing a Patient for Panoramic Radiography 173
Performance Objective 173
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 173
Performance Standards 173
Competency 16-13: Positioning a Patient For Panoramic Radiography 175
Performance Objective 175
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 175
Performance Standards 175
Competency 16-14: Practicing Infection Control With Digital Sensors 177
Performance Objective 177
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 177
Performance Standards 177
Part 7: Preventive Dentistry 180
Chapter 17: Preventive Care 181
True/False 181
Fill in the Blank 181
Multiple Choice 181
Competency 17-1: Assisting the Patient With Dental Floss 183
Performance Objective 183
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 183
Performance Standards 183
Competency 17-2: Applying Topical Fluoride Gel or Foam (Expanded Function) 185
Performance Objective 185
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 185
Performance Standards 185
Competency 17-3: Applying Fluoride Varnish (Expanded Function) 187
Performance Objective 187
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 187
Performance Standards 187
Chapter 18: Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants 189
True/False 189
Fill in the Blank 189
Multiple Choice 189
Competency 18-1: Rubber Cup Coronal Polishing 191
Performance Objective 191
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 191
Performance Standards 191
Competency 18-2: Applying Light-Cured Dental Sealant 195
Performance Objective 195
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 195
Performance Standards 195
Part 8: Restrorative Dentistry 197
Chapter 19: Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories 199
True/False 199
Matching 199
Short Answer 200
Competency 19-1: Identifying Examination Instruments 203
Performance Objective 203
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 203
Performance Standards 203
Competency 19-2: Identifying Hand (Manual) Cutting Instruments 205
Performance Objective 205
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 205
Performance Standards 205
Competency 19-3: Identifying Restorative Instruments 207
Performance Objective 207
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 207
Performance Standards 207
Competency 19-4: Identifying Accessory Instruments and Items 209
Performance Objective 209
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 209
Performance Standards 209
Competency 19-5: Identifying and Attaching the Dental Handpiece 211
Performance Objective 211
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 211
Performance Standards 211
Chapter 20: Restorative Materials 213
True/False 213
Matching 213
Short Answer 214
Competency 20-1: Mixing and Transferring Dental Amalgam 215
Performance Objective 215
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 215
Performance Standards 215
Competency 20-2: Preparing Composite Resin Materials 217
Performance Objective 217
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 217
Performance Standards 217
Competency 20-3: Applying Calcium Hydroxide (Expanded Function) 219
Performance Objective 219
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 219
Performance Standards 219
Competency 20-4: Applying Dentin Sealer (Expanded Function) 221
Performance Objective 221
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 221
Performance Standards 221
Competency 20-5: Applying Dental Varnish (Expanded Function) 223
Performance Objective 223
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 223
Performance Standards 223
Competency 20-6: Applying an Etchant Material (Expanded Function) 225
Performance Objective 225
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 225
Performance Standards 225
Competency 20-7: Applying a Bonding System (Expanded Function) 227
Performance Objective 227
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 227
Performance Standards 227
Competency 20-8: Mixing Intermediate Restorative Materials 229
Performance Objective 229
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 229
Performance Standards 229
Competency 20-9: Mixing Zinc Oxide–Eugenol (Zoe) for Permanent Cementation 231
Performance Objective 231
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 231
Performance Standards 231
Competency 20-10: Mixing Glass Ionomer for Permanent Cementation 233
Performance Objective 233
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 233
Performance Standards 233
Competency 20-11: Mixing Zinc Phosphate for Permanent Cementation 235
Performance Objective 235
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 235
Performance Standards 235
Competency 20-12: Mixing Polycarboxylate for Permanent Cementation 237
Performance Objective 237
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 237
Performance Standards 237
Chapter 21: Restorative Procedures 239
True/False 239
Matching 239
Short Answer 239
Competency 21-1: Assembling a Matrix Band and Universal Retainer 241
Performance Objective 241
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 241
Performance Standards 241
Competency 21-2: Placing and Removing a Matrix Band and Wedge for a Class II restoration (Expanded Function) 243
Performance Objective 243
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 243
Performance Standards 243
Competency 21-3: Assisting In A Class II Amalgam Restoration 245
Performance Objective 245
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 245
Performance Standards 245
Competency 21-4: Assisting in a Class III or IV Restoration 249
Performance Objective 249
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 249
Performance Standards 249
Chapter 22: Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures 251
True/False 251
Matching 251
Short Aaswer 251
Competency 22-1: Mixing Alginate Impression Material 253
Performance Objective 253
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 253
Performance Standards 253
Competency 22-2: Taking a Mandibular Preliminary Impression(Expanded Function) 255
Performance Objective 255
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 255
Performance Standards 255
Competency 22-3: Taking a Maxillary Preliminary Impression(Expanded Function) 257
Performance Objective 257
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 257
Performance Standards 257
Competency 22-4: Mixing Dental Plaster 259
Performance Objective 259
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 259
Performance Standards 259
Part 9: Specialized Dentistry 279
Chapter 24: Periodontics 281
True/False 281
Fill in the Blank 281
Multiple Choice 281
Competency 24-1: Assisting With a Dental Prophylaxis 283
Performance Objective 283
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 283
Performance Standards 283
Competency 24-2: Assisting With Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty 285
Performance Objective 285
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 285
Performance Standards 285
Competency 24-3: Preparing and Placing Non–Eugenol Periodontal Dressing 287
Performance Objective 287
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 287
Performance Standards 287
Competency 24-4: Removing a Periodontal Dressing 289
Performance Objective 289
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 289
Performance Standards 289
Chapter 25: Endodontics 291
True/False 291
Matching 291
Short Answer 292
Competency 25-1: Assisting in an Electric Pulp Vitality Test 293
Performance Objective 293
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 293
Performance Standards 293
Competency 25-2: Assisting in Root Canal Therapy 295
Performance Objective 295
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 295
Performance Standards 295
Chapter 26: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 299
True/False 299
Matching 299
Short Answer 299
Competency 26-1: Performing a Surgical Scrub 301
Performance Objective 301
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 301
Performance Standards 301
Competency 26-2: Performing Sterile Gloving 303
Performance Objective 303
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 303
Performance Standards 303
Competency 26-3: Assisting in Forceps Extraction 305
Performance Objective 305
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 305
Performance Standards 305
Competency 26-4: Assisting in Multiple Extraction and Alveoplasty 307
Performance Objective 307
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 307
Performance Standards 307
Competency 26-5: Assisting in Removal of an Impacted Tooth 309
Performance Objective 309
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 309
Performance Standards 309
Competency 26-6: Assisting in Suture Placement 311
Performance Objective 311
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 311
Performance Standards 311
Competency 26-7: Performing Suture Removal (Expanded Function) 313
Performance Objective 313
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 313
Performance Standards 313
Chapter 27: Pediatric Dentistry 315
True/False 315
Matching 315
Short Answer 315
Competency 27-1: Assisting in Pulpotomy of a Primary Tooth 317
Performance Objective 317
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 317
Performance Standards 317
Competency 27-2: Assisting in Placement of a Stainless Steel Crown 319
Performance Objective 319
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 319
Performance Standards 319
Chapter 28: Orthodontics 321
True/False 321
Matching 321
Short Answer 321
Competency 28-1: Placing and Removing Elastomeric Ring Separators(Expanded Function) 323
Performance Objective 323
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 323
Performance Standards 323
Competency 28-2: Assisting in the Fitting and Cementation of Orthodonticbands 325
Performance Objective 325
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 325
Performance Standards 325
Competency 28-3: Assisting in the Direct Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets 327
Performance Objective 327
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 327
Performance Standards 327
Competency 28-4: Placing Arch Wires (Expanded Function) 329
Performance Objective 329
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 329
Performance Standards 329
Competency 28-5: Placing and Removing Ligature Ties (Expanded Function) 331
Performance Objective 331
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 331
Performance Standards 331
Part 10: Preparation for Employment 333
Chapter 29: The Job Search 335
True/False 335
Short Answer 335
Competency 29-1: Preparing a Professional Résumé 337
Performance Objective 337
Evaluation and Grading Criteria 337
Performance Standards 337
Flash Cards 339