The Administrative Dental Assistant

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Stay on top of the latest industry advancements, technology, and skill sets with The Administrative Dental Assistant, 3^rd Edition. 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.

• Comprehensive coverage and interactive exercises teach you all the skills and content you need to succeed as an administrative dental assistant in today’s dental office.
• Trusted author Linda Gaylor lends years of experience as a practicing dental assistant, instructor of dental assisting, and curriculum director.
• Friendly, readable writing style presents need-to-know content in a way that is easy to grasp.
• Logical organization helps you build a solid foundation in the dental and administrative basics before moving on to more complex duties.
• HIPAA boxes keep you well-versed in the rules and regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Procedure boxes provide step-by-step instructions on a wide variety of dental office duties.
• Remember boxes summarize chapter content and call your attention to key points in ADA practice.
• Anatomy of images explain the idea or rationale behind common dental office equipment and administrative tasks.
• Patient file folder gives you experience with proper handling of confidential documents.
• Critical Thinking questions help you recall and relate information learned within the chapter.
• Art program showcases images of electronic and traditional paperwork, actual offices, equipment, and technology to help reinforce the text.
• Bolded vocabulary terms and glossary give you a foundation for effective office communication.
• Key points summarize chapter concepts and help ensure you understand important material before moving on.
• Learning objectives set goals for what you will accomplish and serve as a checkpoint for your comprehension and as an exam study tool.
• Chapter outlines organize content, set the stage for the chapter, and can also be used as a review resource.
• Summary tables and boxes condense text discussions in an easy-to-read or visual format.
• Web links provide additional sources of information on any given topic.
• Bibliography allows you to easily find sources for further information on any of the text topics.
• Colorful textbook design organizes the text’s content and features and helps engage you in the material.
• Companion workbook (sold separately) includes a variety of practice exercises, games, and the latest practice management software to refine your understanding of administrative dental assisting skills and tasks.
• Student Resources on Evolve website feature additional online games, exercises, and resources to enhance your learning beyond the book.

Titolo: The Administrative Dental Assistant
Autore: Linda J Gaylor;
Editore: Saunders
Formato EPUB con Adobe DRM
ISBN: 9780323291194