Packed with step-by-step instructions and practical examples, Singhal/Kantz/Phinney/Halstead's DENTAL ASSISTING: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, 6th Edition, is a one-stop resource for dental assistants in training. This all-inclusive text and product suite for dental assisting programs is written to encompass CODA accreditation standards and DANB certification competencies. Thoroughly updated, content covers basic and advanced clinical skills along with the latest information on key practices and procedures, equipment, and patient and employee safety standards. Icons highlight topics related to infection control, safety and legal issues, while Patient Dialogue, Documentation and Profession Encounters features give students insights into real-world practice. MindTap personalizes learning for students through multimedia and digital tools while equipping instructors with unrivaled support.

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Singhal, Vaishali

Kantz, Susan

Phinney, Donna

DeFiore, Melissa

Halstead, Judy

Dentistry

Cengage Learning'

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An ideal resource for dental assistants and hygienists, Damatta/Singhal/Jennings' MEDICAL EMERGENCIES GUIDE FOR DENTAL AUXILIARIES, 5th Edition, delivers up-to-date information and instruction for effectively handling the most common medical emergencies that may occur in the dental office. It covers basic technical instruction, first-aid techniques, legal concerns, safety procedures, prescription management programs and more. Packed with full-color photos, the text's vibrant new design brings core concepts to life, boosts your comprehension and helps you think critically about key concepts. "Test Your Knowledge" boxes enable you to assess your progress, while case studies give you practice thinking through real-life scenarios you may encounter on the job. "Emergency Basics" boxes outline the sequence of steps for recognizing a medical emergency and provide action points to assist the patient. 
 About the Author 
Melissa Damatta began her career as a dental assistant at a young age. Her love of dentistry motivated her to return to school and pursue dental hygiene. Upon graduation, she immediately returned to school to pursue her second love -- education. She began her education career at Rutgers School of Health Professions as an adjunct in the department of Allied Dental Education, where she taught both clinical and didactic courses. During that time she sought out her CDA. After the program closed, she went on to teach in the dental hygiene program for Burlington County College in New Jersey. Currently, Ms. Damatta is an associate professor for the dental hygiene program at Community College of Philadelphia, where she serves as clinic coordinator for second-year students and teaches radiology and a preclinical course to first-year students. She has practiced dental hygiene for 18 years, with experiences in periodontal, pediatric and general dentistry. A former president of CNJDHA, she holds memberships in the ADHA and the ADEA. She continues to practice as a clinical dental hygienist for a private practice in New Jersey. Ms. Damatta completed her associate degree in applied science in dental hygiene at Middlesex County College in New Jersey, her BSHS - education track at UMDNJ (now part of Rutgers University) and her MSDH with an education concentration at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut.\nVaishali Singhal is an associate professor at Rutgers University's School of Health Professions (SHP) and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) in Newark, New Jersey. Teaching at the university since 2001, she serves as program director of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program and Master of Science in gerontology at SHP as well as course director for Practice Management, Dentistry in the Community, and Ethics and Jurisprudence at RSDM. At the faculty practice of RSDM, Dr. Singhal specializes in treating patients with serious mental illness. In 2019 she completed her doctoral thesis at SHP, evaluating ways to improve the oral health of patients with serious mental illness. She completed a Master of Science in health sciences at Rutgers University in 2011 and received her DMD from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 1993. Her Ph.D. and M.S. programs included specialized courses in education, which is Dr. Singhal's passion.\nDr. Debra Jennings obtained her DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. With a 21-year experience at Trident Technical College, she taught in the Dental Hygiene and Expanded Duty Dental Assistant programs. During this time she also taught a clinical course to first-year dental students at MUSC to enhance their knowledge of four-handed dentistry. Before attending the MUSC, Dr. Jennings earned dual degrees from the University of South Carolina in archeology/criminal justice and biology/chemistry. Her 30-plus years of practical experience in the dental field runs the gamut from dental hygiene to dentistry. In addition to teaching, she

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