Modern Dental Assisting - E-Book: Edition 15
Debbie S. Robinson · Janet Sell
Apr 2026 · Elsevier Health Sciences
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About this ebook
Easily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and trusted text available. For almost 50 years, students and practitioners alike have relied on Modern Dental Assisting for its cutting-edge content, easy-to-grasp writing style, step-by-step procedures, and top-notch visuals. And the new 15th edition is no exception. With updated content — including the latest technological advancements, procedure videos, and dental terminology information — this new edition will guide you from your first day of class all the way to your first job in dental assisting. - Comprehensive, cutting-edge content presented in an approachable writing style - Step-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions, with color-coding and photos - Chapter features include recall questions throughout; feature boxes on infection control and CDC practices; and end-of-chapter elements regarding patient education, law and ethics, future trends, and critical thinking - Available to download via Evolve, the Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3 gives students experience working with practice management software - Key terminology includes definitions, visual highlights within chapter discussions, pronunciation information, and an alphabetized list in the glossary with cross-reference to chapter locations - Learning and performance outcomes address didactic knowledge and clinical skills mastery - A robust Evolve Resources site for instructors and students includes mapping guides, an image collection, TEACH Lesson Plans and PowerPoints, a Test Bank, the Interactive Dental Office, mock board exam, chapter quizzes, 80 procedure videos, Dentrix exercises, tray setup exercises, and more - New illustrations enhance an already stellar art program, with more than 1,600 images - New content on up-and-coming technologies, including 3D printing and artificial intelligence, prepares students to work in a modern dental office
About the author
Janet Sell, CDA, Ed.D. is the Director for the Dental Assisting Program at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri. She has been on faculty with OTC since 1999. Her educational background includes an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education from Ozarks Technical Community College. Before becoming an educator, she practiced for 15 years as a certified dental assistant. Dr. Sell holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Communication from Drury University, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Lindenwood University. Throughout her career as a certified dental assistant, she has remained active with the Dental Assisting National Board as a site visitor/consultant for the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Missouri and Springfield Dental Assistants Association, and the Missouri Dental Assisting Educators. Dr. Sell currently serves as the Councelor for the Dental Assisting Section with the American Dental Educators Association. Dr. Sell has received formal recognition of achievement for her work, including the Excellence in Education award.
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