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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction To The Dental Profession
Chapter 2: Psychologyr Communication, And Multicultural Interaction
Chapter 3: Ethicsr Jurisprudence, And The Health Information Portability And Accountability Act
Chapter 4: Oral Health And Preventive Techniques
Chapter 5: Nutrition
Chapter 6: General Anatomy And Physiology
Chapter 7: Head And Neck Anatomy
Chapter 8: Embryology And Histology
Chapter 9: Tooth Morphology
Chapter 10: Microbiology
Chapter 11: Infection Control
Chapter 12: Management Of Hazardous Materials
Chapter 13: Preparation For Patient Care
Chapter 14: Dental Charting
Chapter 15: Pharmacology
Chapter 16: Emergency Management
Chapter 17: Introduction To The Dental Office And Basic Chairside Assisting
Chapter 18: Basic Chairside Instruments And Tray Systems
Chapter 19: Instrument Transfer And Maintaining The Operating Field
Chapter 20: Anesthesia And Sedation
Chapter 21: Introduction To Dental Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, And Safety Protection
Chapter 22: Production And Evaluation Of Dental Radiographs
Chapter 23: Extraoral And Digital Radiography
Chapter 24: Endodontics
Chapter 25: Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Chapter 26: Dental Implants
Chapter 27: Oral Pathology
Chapter 28: Orthodontics
Chapter 29: Pediatric Dentistry
Chapter 30: Enamel Sealants
Chapter 31: Periodontics
Chapter 32: Coronal Polish
Chapter 33: Fixed Prosthodontics And Gingival Retraction
Chapter 34: Computerized Impression And Restorative Systems
Chapter 35: Cosmetic Dentistry And Teeth Whitening
Chapter 36: Removable Prosthodontics
Chapter 37: Dental Cements, Basesr Liners, And Bonding Agents
Chapter 38: Restorative Materials And Matrix And Wedge
Chapter 39: Laboratory Materials And Techniques
Chapter 40: Dental Office Management
Chapter 41: Employment Strategies