ISBN:
9780323936927
Copyright:
2025
Publication Date:
01-10-2024
Page Count:
336
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$74.99
The Administrative Dental Assistant - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 6th Edition
by Linda J. Gaylor, RDA, BPA, MEd
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource - Access Card
ISBN:
9780323936927
Copyright:
2025
Publication Date:
01-10-2024
Page Count:
336
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$74.99
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Give students the knowledge and skills they need to manage a modern dental practice! The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition explains how to perform key office tasks such as patient scheduling, inventory control, basic bookkeeping, and records management. Not only does the book guide students through day-to-day office functions, but it helps them master problem-solving skills and learn communication tools and skills as they become effective members of the healthcare team. Part of a complete learning package, this practical guide includes online exercises and downloadable Dentrix practice management software for plenty of realistic, hands-on practice.
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- NEW! Content addresses managing a dental office during national and worldwide public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and includes updated information on digital office systems.
- NEW! Enhanced coverage of bookkeeping and financial problem-solving skills is added.
- NEW! Updated Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3 gives students experience working with practice management software to prepare for externships, and may be downloaded from the Evolve website.
- NEW! Updated computer assignments on Evolve correlate with the new Dentrix Learning Edition, providing realistic on-the-job practice.
- Comprehensive coverage and a clear, concise organization provide the information students need to know to manage today’s dental office — in a way that is easy to grasp, regardless of reading level or setting.
- Procedures boxes provide step-by-step instructions on a wide variety of dental office duties.
- "Anatomy of…" illustrations help to describe common office functions, computerized forms, and dental office equipment.
- Patient Records provide examples of electronic and paper forms with an explanation of how to use and fill out the forms.
- What Would You Do?, Food for Thought, and HIPAA boxes highlight key information and encourage students to apply what they have learned and to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Career-Ready Practices activities at the end of each chapter provide assignments that help students practice the specific skills needed in today’s dental office.
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- NEW! Content addresses managing a dental office during national and worldwide public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and includes updated information on digital office systems.
- NEW! Enhanced coverage of bookkeeping and financial problem-solving skills is added.
- NEW! Updated Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3 provides experience working with practice management software to prepare for externships, and may be downloaded from the Evolve website.
- NEW! Updated computer assignments on Evolve correlate with the new Dentrix Learning Edition, providing realistic on-the-job practice.
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PART I Introduction to the Dental Profession
1 Orientation to the Dental Profession
2 Dental Basics
PART II Communication Skills: Principles and Practices
3 Communication Skills and Tools
4 Written Correspondence and Electronic Communication
5 Patient Relations
6 Dental Healthcare Team Communications
PART III Managing Dental Office Systems
7 Computerized Dental Practice
8 Patient Clinical Records
9 Information Management and Security
10 Dental Patient Scheduling
11 Continuing Care Program (Recall or Re-Care Systems)
12 Inventory Management
13 Office Equipment
PART IV Managing Dental Office Finances
14 Financial Arrangement and Collection Procedures
15 Dental Benefit Plan Processing
16 Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Payable
17 Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Receivable
PART V Managing Your Career
18 Employment Strategies
Glossary
Index