The Administrative Dental Assistant

The Administrative Dental Assistant

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<p>Stay on top of the latest industry advancements, technology, and skill sets with <b>The Administrative Dental Assistant, 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Edition</b>. This comprehensive textbook delivers all the latest information and skill practice you need to succeed in the paperless era: technology, forms, and equipment in use today; up-to-date coding information; HIPAA and OSHA guidelines; functions of the dental business office; communication and critical thinking exercises; and in-depth instruction for completing common tasks such as scheduling, bookkeeping, electronic record regulations and insurance coding. A companion workbook and online tools offer interactive games, identification exercises, daily task simulations, and practice management software to supplement your text learning, polish your skills, and prime you for a successful career in the modern dental office.</p><ul><li><b>Comprehensive coverage</b> and <b>interactive exercises</b> teach you all the skills and content you need to succeed as an administrative dental assistant in today's dental office.</li><li><b>Trusted author Linda Gaylor</b> lends years of experience as a practicing dental assistant, instructor of dental assisting, and curriculum director.</li><li><b>Friendly, readable writing style</b> presents <b>need-to-know content</b> in a way that is easy to grasp.</li><li><b>Logical organization</b> helps you build a solid foundation in the dental and administrative basics before moving on to more complex duties.</li><li><b>HIPAA boxes</b> keep you well-versed in the rules and regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. </li><li><b><i>Procedure</i> boxes</b> provide step-by-step instructions on a wide variety of dental office duties. </li><li><b><i>Remember </i>boxes</b> summarize chapter content and call your attention to key points in ADA practice.</li><li><i><b>Anatomy of </b></i><b>images</b> explain the idea or rationale behind common dental office equipment and administrative tasks.</li><li><b>Patient file folder</b> gives you experience with proper handling of confidential documents.</li><li><b><i>Critical Thinking</i> questions</b> help you recall and relate information learned within the chapter.</li><li><b>Art program</b> showcases images of electronic and traditional paperwork, actual offices, equipment, and technology to help reinforce the text.</li><li><b>Bolded vocabulary terms and glossary</b> give you a foundation for effective office communication.</li><li><b>Key points</b> summarize chapter concepts and help ensure you understand important material before moving on.</li><li><b>Learning objectives</b> set goals for what you will accomplish and serve as a checkpoint for your comprehension and as an exam study tool.</li><li><b>Chapter outlines</b> organize content, set the stage for the chapter, and can also be used as a review resource.</li><li><b>Summary tables and boxes</b> condense text discussions in an easy-to-read or visual format. </li><li><b>Web links</b> provide additional sources of information on any given topic. </li><li><b>Bibliography</b> allows you to easily find sources for further information on any of the text topics.</li><li><b>Colorful textbook design</b> organizes the text's content and features and helps engage you in the material. </li><li><b>Companion workbook</b> (sold separately) includes a variety of <b>practice exercises, games</b>, and the latest <b>practice management software</b> to refine your understanding of administrative dental assisting skills and tasks.</li><li><b>Student Resources on Evolve</b> <b>website</b> feature additional online games, exercises, and resources to enhance your learning beyond the book. </li> </ul><ul><li><b>NEW! New content</b> keeps you at the forefront of the processes and procedures in today's paperless dental office.</li><li><b>NEW! Online simulation tool</b> provides realistic practice in the foundational tasks you need to work as an administrative dental assistant.</li><li><b>NEW! Additional illustrations and photographs</b> familiarize you with new technology and the benefits of dental practice management software.</li><li><b>NEW! <i>What Would You Do?</i> feature boxes</b> depict common situations dental assistants face in the workplace.</li><li><b>NEW! Student practice exercises on Evolve website</b> help you assess your readiness and prepare for examinations.</li><li><b>NEW! Dentrix G4 Learning Edition DVD </b>with the workbook familiarizes you with the professional practice management software in use today.   (Workbook sold separately.)</li> </ul>