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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1: The Profession 1. ?Introduction to Dental Assisting 2. Professional and Legal Aspects of Dental Assisting PART 2: The Sciences 3. Anatomy and Physiology 4. Dental Anatomy PART 3: Infection Control in the Dental Setting 5. Microbiology and Disease Transmission 6. Management of Hazardous Materials 7. Surface Disinfection and Treatment Room Preparation 8. Instrument Processing PART 4: Patient Care 9. The Dental Patient 10. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office PART 5: Foundation of Clinical Dentistry 11. Delivering Dental Care 12. Instruments, Handpieces, and Accessories 13. ?The Dental Exam 14. ?Moisture Control 15. Pain and Anxiety Management PART 6: Dental Imaging 16. ?Radiation Safety and Production of X-Rays 17. Oral Radiography PART 7: Dental Materials 18. Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials 19. Impression Materials and Laboratory Procedures PART 8: Preventive Dentistry 20. Preventive Care 21. ?Coronal Polishing and Dental Sealants PART 9: Comprehensive Dentistry 22. Restorative Dentistry 23. Prosthodontics and Dental Implants 24. Periodontics 25. Endodontics 26. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 27. Pediatric Dentistry 28. Orthodontics PART 10: Preparation for Employment 29. The Job Search Glossary Index