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ISBN: 9780443104473
Copyright: 2025
Publication Date: 02-12-2024
Page Count: 208
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $37.99

Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition

by Linda J. Gaylor, RDA, BPA, MEd

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cover image - Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 6th Edition
ISBN: 9780443104473
Copyright: 2025
Publication Date: 02-12-2024
Page Count: 208
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $37.99
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Enhance student learning with a wealth of interactive exercises for practice, reinforcement, and recall! An indispensable companion to the textbook, the Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition combines the key objectives and content of the book with challenging exercises — putting the information students need into a practical context. Separated by chapter for easy correlation to the text, the workbook contains chapter summaries; learning objectives; short-answer, matching, multiple-choice, and/or fill-in-the-blank questions; case scenarios followed by critical thinking questions; and fun puzzles to reinforce key terminology. Original exercises correlating to the newest version of Dentrix Learning Edition help students learn to use practice management software and prepare for their career. New content includes navigating dental office technology, communication and social media, and more.

    • 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! Additional practice management exercises work in conjunction with the newest version of　Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3 to help students experience what it is like to work with dental practice management software
    • 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! Additional practice management exercises work in conjunction with the newest version of　Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3 to help students experience what it is like to work with dental practice management software
    • Case studies provide patient information that students will use to create electronic health records so they can practice what they have learned. Exercises are flexible and can be completed with Dentrix Learning Edition, adapted to be used with most practice management software, or completed using the patient paperwork provided
    • Correlation with the textbook enables students to follow along at every step to ensure their comprehension before moving forward
    • Review questions, exercises, and puzzles reinforce learning and offer students a myriad of opportunities for self-assessment
  • Part One Introduction to the Dental Profession
    1. Orientation to the Dental Profession
    2. Dental Basics

    Part Two 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 Three 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 Four 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 Five Managing Your Career
    18. Employment Strategies
  • Linda J. Gaylor, RDA, BPA, MEd, Retired Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Regional Occupational Program, Career Training, and Support Services San Bernardino, California, USA
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