This exciting full-color comprehensive resource is designed to prepare dental assisting learners to pass the DANB certification exam, as well as to manage the challenges of working in the dental office. All of the learning elements that were so successful in the first edition have been retained in the new edition. New Web activity boxes, new and updated content, and additional teaching supplements have been added to make this dynamic learning system even better. Also brand new and completely updated are an Interactive Skills and Procedures CD-ROM, a workbook, (sold separately) and practice software (included), all designed to reinforce essential competencies needed to enter the field of dental assisting. This comprehensive and integrated learning package provides a complete approach to dental assisting knowledge and skills.

Product Benefits:

• New content on HIPAA in chapter 31
• New Web Activity boxes in each chapter with URLs and internet activities
• New Interactive Skills and Procedures CD-ROM offers practice of essential skills covered in the book (sold seperatley)
• Student Practice CD-ROM reinforces dental concepts and terminology through exercises and games
• Over 140 detailed, step-by-step, illustrated procedures in clinical chapters
• Expanded content on nitrous oxide and its safe administration
• New content on instrument sharpening
• New WebTutor supplements to accompany 2nd edition (WebCT and Blackboard)
• All chapters include chapter outline, objectives, key terms, summaries, and review questions
• Key terms presented in color on their first appearance in the text
• Hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations highlight simple to complex concepts
• Tables, icons, and boxed information make content easy to understand
• Glossary and complete reference index provide further reinforcement and resources for students