The Administrative Dental Assistant, 3e - Softcover

Gaylor, Linda J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1437713629 ISBN 13: 9781437713626

Verlag: Elsevier, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

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.

• NEW! New content keeps you at the forefront of the processes and procedures in today's paperless dental office.
• NEW! Online simulation tool provides realistic practice in the foundational tasks you need to work as an administrative dental assistant.
• NEW! Additional illustrations and photographs familiarize you with new technology and the benefits of dental practice management software.
• NEW! What Would You Do? feature boxes depict common situations dental assistants face in the workplace.
• NEW! Student practice exercises on Evolve website help you assess your readiness and prepare for examinations.
• NEW! Dentrix G4 Learning Edition DVD with the workbook familiarizes you with the professional practice management software in use today. (Workbook sold separately.)

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Elsevier
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1437713629
• ISBN 13: 9781437713626
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 346
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Dario flaccovio editore, cricscuolo barbara; 3450270287; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; viale enrico forlanini, 21; milano; 20100; Italien