Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 1 PowerPoint ® Presentation for Introduction to Dental Assisting Module: The Dental Profession: An Overview

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 Module: The Dental Profession: An Overview The Dental Profession: An Overview Part A: The Dental Team Part B: Communication

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 Module: The Dental Profession: An Overview Learning Objectives 1. Define the Key Terms. 2. Define for what DDS and DMD stand. 3. Identify the nine dental specialties of dentistry. 4. Identify the three steps involved in communication. 5. List the education requirements for, and the professional organizations that represent each, dental profession.

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 Learning Objectives 6. Describe the skills performed by dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental laboratory technicians. 7. Demonstrate the skills used in listening. 8. Recognize verbal and nonverbal communication. Module: The Dental Profession: An Overview

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Key Terms ADA ADAA CDA DANB Dental public health Endodontics Oral and maxillofacial surgery Oral and maxillofacial Radiology Oral and maxillofacial Pathology Orthodontics Pediatric dentistry Periodontics Prosthodontics

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 Part A: The Dental Team The Dentist: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) American Dental Association

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7 The Dental Specialties Dental Public Health Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Pediatric Dentistry Periodontics Prosthodontics

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8 Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) Graduate of two- or four-year dental hygiene school Must pass written and practical tests Granted state licenses Specialize in providing dental prophylaxis, including the removal of plaque, stains, and calculus from the teeth, and patient education ADHA

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9 Dental Laboratory Technician May be trained on the job or graduate from a two-year dental laboratory technician program Require extensive knowledge of dental anatomy and materials, along with development of detailed mechanical skills ADLTA

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 Dental Assistant Training includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical content Governed by state requirements Comprehensive written exam offered by DANB CDA

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11 Part B: Communication Critical to understand the patient’s attitude toward dentistry Areas that influence communication: –Past dental experiences –Life experiences –Cultures, customs, traditions, and beliefs

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12 Communication The act of passing along information - the message Transmitting an idea - receiving the message Connecting with another individual - providing feedback

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 13 Assessment Questions For what does ADA stand? For what does DDS stand? What are the three parts of communication? American Dental Association Doctor of Dental Surgery The Message Receiving the Message Providing Feedback

Copyright © 2006 Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14 Summary of Module Key Terms The dental team Communications in the dental office