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Sample Reference Materials
References are listed alphabetically by author.
GENERAL CHAIRSIDE (Component of the Certified Dental Assistant Exam)
Sample Reference Materials
- Bird, D. and Robinson, D. Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting. 8th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders Publishing Company, 2005. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0-7216-3907-0 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Dofka, C.M. Competency Skills for the Dental Assistant. Albany, NY: Delmar Learning/A part of Thomson Corp., 1996. (800) 477-3692. ISBN: 0-8273-6685-X (www.thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Metivier, A.P. General Chairside Assisting: A Review for a National Chairside Exam, Course # 0109. Chicago: American Dental Assistants Association, 2001. (312) 541-1550 (www.dentalassistant.org)
- Miyasaki-Ching, Cara M. Chasteen’s Essentials of Clinical Dental Assisting. 5th ed.
St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 1997. (800) 325-4177.
ISBN: 0-8151-6211-15 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Phinney, D. and Halstead, Judy H. Delmar’s Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach. 2nd ed. Albany, NY: Delmar Learning/A part of Thomson Corp., 2004. (800) 477-3692. ISBN: 0-4018-3480-9 (www.thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
CD ROM:
a) Phinney, D.J. and Halstead, J.H. Electronic Classroom Manager to Accompany Delmar's Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach, 2nd Edition
b) Finkbeiner, B., Phinney, D., and Halstead, J. Delmar's Dental Assisting: Interactive Skills and Procedures
- Robinson, Debbie S. and Bird, Doni L. Ehrlich and Torres Essentials of
Dental Assisting. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders Publishing Company, 2007.
(800) 325-4177. ISBN: 1-4160-3668-7 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Sonis, S.T. Dental Secrets. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier (Hanley and Belfus) Publishing
Company, 2004. (800) 962-1892. ISBN: 1-56053-573-3 (www.us.elsevierhealth.
com)
These texts will give you more detailed information in specific exam content areas:
- Dietz-Bourguignon, Ellen, Materials and Procedures for Today’s Dental Assistant
Thomson/Delmar Learning, 2006. (800) 477-3692. ISBN: 1-4018-3733-6
(www.thomson.
com)(www.edlmarlearning.com)
- Craig, R., Powers, J., and Wataha, J. Dental Materials: Properties and
Manipulation. 8th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing
Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-3230-2520-X
(www.us.elsevierhealth.
com)
- Hatrick, Eakle, and Bird. Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists. St. Louis: Elsevier (Saunders) Publishing Company, 2003. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0-7216-8583-8
(www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Gladwin, Marcia and Bagby, Michael. Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials: Theory, Practice, and Cases. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, 2004.
(800) 638-3030. ISBN 0-7817-4344-3 (www.lww.com)
- Davis, J.R. and Stegeman, C.A. The Dental Hygienists's Guide to Nutritional
Care. St. Louis: Elsevier (Saunders), 2003. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-7216-0372-6 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Sroda, R. Nutrition for a Healthy Mouth. Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, 2005. (800) 638-3030. ISBN 0-7817-5155-1(www.lww.com)
- Little, J.W. and Falace, D.A. Dental Management of the Medically
Compromised Patient. 7th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing
Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-3230-4535-9 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Malamed, S.F. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. 6th ed. St. Louis:
Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-3230-4235-X (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Chernega, J.B. Emergency Guide for Dental Auxiliaries. 3rd ed. Albany, NY: Delmar Learning/A part of Thomson Corp., 2004. (800) 477-3692. ISBN 0-7668-1887-X (www.thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Gage and Pickett. Mosby's 2007 Dental Drug Reference. St. Louis: Elsevier
(Mosby) Publishing Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-3230-3959-6
(www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Kimbrough and Henderson, Oral Health Education. Upper Saddle River,
NJ, Pearson/Prentice Hall Publishing, 2006. 800-922-0579. ISBN: 0-1310-9051-8
(www.pearsoned.com)
- Palmer, Carole A., Diet and Nutrition in Oral Health, 2nd ed. Upper
Saddle River, NJ, Pearson/Prentice Hall Publishing, 2007. 800-922-0579.
ISBN: 0-1317-1757-X (www.pearsoned.com)
- Vanable, Eleanor and LoPresti, Laurence, Using Dental Materials.
Upper Saddle River, NJ, Pearson/Prentice Hall Publishing, 2004.
800-922-0579. ISBN: 0-8385-1576-2 (www.pearsoned.com)
INFECTION CONTROL (Component of the Certified Dental Assistant and Certified Orthodontic Assistant Exams)
Sample Reference Materials
- Cuny, Eve and Palenik, Charles. Infection Control in the Dental
Office: A Review for a National Infection Control Exam, Course # 0412. Chicago:
American Dental Assistants Association, 2005. (312) 541-1550.
(www.dentalassistant.org)
- Dickson, Sharon, Bebermeyer, Richard, and Ortolano, Karen. Guidelines for
Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings, Course #0514, 2006,
Chicago, IL. American Dental Assistants Association, 2005. (312) 541-1550.
(>a href="www.dentalassistant.org">www.dentalassistant.org)
- Miller, C. and Palenik, C. Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the
Dental Team. 3rd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing, 2005. (800) 325-4177.
ISBN: 0-320-2595-1 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures. From Policy to Practice: OSAP's
Guide to the Guidelines. OSAP: 2004. (410) 571-0003. ISBN 0-9725-1902. (www.osap.org)
- Bird, D. and Robinson, D. Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting. 8th ed.
Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders Publishing Company, 2005. (800) 325-4177.
ISBN: 0-7216-3907-0 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Phinney, D. and Halstead, Judy H. Delmar's Dental Assisting: A
Comprehensive Approach. 2nd ed. Albany, NY: Delmar Learning/A
part of Thompson Corp., 2004. (800) 477-3692. ISBN: 1-4018-3480-9 (www.thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Control of Nitrous Oxide In Dental Operatories.
NIOSH Hazard Control HC#, DHHS, NIOSH, Publication 96-107, 1996. (404) 639-3311.
(www.osha.gov/SLTC/wasteanestheticgases)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Guidelines for Infection
Control in Dental Health Care Settings, 2003. MMWR, Vol. 41 (RR-8), May 28, 1993.
(404) 639-3311. (www.cdc.gov)
(
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5217a1.htm)
(
www.osap.org/associations/4930/files/rr5217.pdf)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Controlling Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens in Dentistry.
OSHA Publication 3129, 1992. (312) 353-2220.
(www.
osha.gov/SLTC/dentistry/control.html)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Health Compliance Assistance.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. Code of Federal Regulations,
#29, Part 1910 et al. Updated February 1, 2002. (312) 353-2220.
(www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=
STANDARDS&p_id=10099)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
OSHA Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance. OSHA Publication 3111,
2000. (312) 353-2220. (www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_
document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10104)
- U.S. Federal Government. Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; Final Rule, (Excerpt).
Federal Register, Vol.56 (235). December 6, 1991. pp. 64175-64182.
Updated February 2, 2002. (www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_
document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=
13197)
- U.S. Public Health Service; Guidelines for Post Exposure Management
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5217a1.htm
www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/postexposure.html
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00052722.htm
www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/fs021025.htm
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5217a4.htm
www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol
RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY (Component of the Certified Dental Assistant Exam)
Sample Reference Materials
- Frommer, H.H. Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries. 8th ed. St. Louis:
Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2005. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0-3230-3071-8 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Haring, J.I. and Jansen, L. Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques.
3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier (W. B. Saunders) Publishing Company, 2000. (800) 325-4177.
ISBN: 0-7216-1575-9 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Johnson, O., McNally, M. and Essay, C. Essentials of Dental Radiography for
Dental Assistants and Hygenists. 7th ed. Upper Saddle, NJ: Pearson Education (Prentice Hall), 2003. (800) 282-0693. ISBN 0130932310 (www.phdirect.com)
- Johnson, O., and Thomson, E.M.,Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental
Assistants and Hygienists. 8th ed. Upper Saddle, NJ, Pearson Education
(Prentice Hall), 2003, (800) 282-0693. ISBN: 0-1317-1008-7 (www.phdirect.com)
- Langland, O., Langlais, R. and Preece, J. Principles of Dental Imaging. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2002. (215) 521-8300. ISBN 0-7817-2965-3 (www.lww.com)
- Miles, D., Van Dis, M., Jensen, C., and Ferretti, A. Radiographic
Imaging for Dental Auxiliaries. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier
(W.B. Saunders) Publishing Company, 1999. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0-7216-8016-X (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Development Committee. An Introduction to Basic Concepts in Dental Radiography, Course #0309. Chicago: American Dental Assistants Association, 1998. (312) 541-1550 (www.dentalassistant.org)
The following pamphlets are offered by Eastman Kodak Company,
Rochester, NY. Call (800) 933-8031 and Client Service Representatives will help you locate available downloadable pamphlets or visit www.kodak.com/global/en/health/dental
- Exposure and Processing for Dental Radiography. Pamphlet #N-413. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company, 2005.
- Radiation Safety in Dental Radiography. Pamphlet #N-414. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company, 2005.
- Successful Intraoral Radiography. Pamphlet #N418. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company, early 2006 (tentative).
- Successful Panoramic Radiography. Pamphlet #N406. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company, early 2006 (tentative).
- Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography. Pamphlet N-416. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company, 2005.
- Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs. Pamphlet N-80A. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company, 2005.
- ADA/FDA Guide to Patient Selection for Dental Radiographs (current edition), http://fda.gov/chrh/radhlth/adaxray.html
Refer to chapters on dental radiography in any of the following:
- Bird, D. and Robinson, D. Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting. 8th ed. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders, 2005. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-7216-3907-0 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Phinney, D. Delmar’s Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach. 2nd ed. Albany, NY:
Delmar Learning/A part of Thomson Corp., 2004. (800) 477-3692. ISBN: 1-4018-3480-9 (www.thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Robinson, D. and Bird, D. Ehrlich and Torres Essentials of Dental Assisting. 3rd
ed. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders, 2000. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-7216-8863-2 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Sonis, S.T. Dental Secrets. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier (Hanley and Belfus) Publishing Company, 2004. (800) 962-1892. ISBN 7-56053-573-3 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. NCRP Report No. 145 Radiation Protection in Dentistry.
Bethesda, MD, 2003. 800-229-2652 ext. 25. ISBN: 0-9296-0081-9 (www.ncrp.com)
ORTHODONTIC ASSISTING (Component of the Certified Orthodontic Assistant Exam)
Sample Reference Materials
- Orthodontic Glossary. St. Louis: American Association of Orthodontists, 2001. (800) 424-2841, ext. 222
Refer to chapters on orthodontic assisting in any of the following references:
- Bird, D. and Robinson, D. Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting.
8th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders Publishing Company, 2005. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-7216-3907-0 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Dofka, C.M. Competency Skills for the Dental Assistant. Albany, NY: Delmar Learning/A part of Thomson Corp., 1996. (800) 477-3692. ISBN 0-8273-6685-X (www.thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Finkbeiner, B.L. and Johnson, C.S. Comprehensive Dental Assisting, A Clinical Approach. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 1995. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-8151-3239-5 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Phinney, D. Delmar’s Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive
Approach. 2nd ed. Albany, NY: Delmar Learning/A part of Thomson Corp., 2004. (800) 477-3692. ISBN 1-4018-3480-9 (www.thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Robinson, D. and Bird, D. Ehrlich and Torres Essentials of Dental
Assisting. 4th ed. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders, 2007.
(800) 325-4177. ISBN 1-4160-3668-7 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Sonis, S.T. Dental Secrets. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier (Hanley and Belfus), 2004.
(800) 962-1892. ISBN 1-56053-357-3 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
These texts will give you more detailed information in specific exam content areas:
- Little. J.W. and Falace, D.A. Dental Management of the Medically
Compromised Patient. 7th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2007.
(800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-3230-4535-9 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Malamed, S.F. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. 6th ed. St. Louis:
Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-3230-4235 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Hatrick, Eakle, and Bird. Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists. St. Louis: Elsevier (Saunders Publishing Company), 2003. (800) 325-4177. ISBN 0-7216-8583-8 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Dietz-Bourguignon, Ellen. Materials and Procedures for Today’s Dental Assistant,
Thomson/Delmar Learning, 2006. (800) 477-3692. ISBN: 1-4018-3733-6 (www.thomson.com)
(www.delmarlearning.com)
CERTIFIED DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR-1 Exam (For current/former DANB Certificants)
Sample Reference Materials
CDPMA
- Davison, J. Legal and Ethical Considerations for Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants. St.
Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2000. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 1-5566-4422-1 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Dietz, E. Dental Office Management. Albany, NY: Delmar Learning/A part of Thomson
Corp., 2000. (800) 477-3692, ISBN:0-7668-0713-2
(www.thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Finkbeiner, B. L. and Finkbeiner, C. A. Practice Management for the Dental Team.
6th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2005. (800)325-4177. ISBN: 0-323-00886-0
(www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Gaylor, L. The Administrative Dental Assistant. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier (W.B. Saunders)
Publishing Company, 2005. (800) 325-4177. ISBN:0-7216-7384-8 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
Refer to chapters on dental practice management in any of the following references:
- Bird, D. and Robinson, D. Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting. 8th ed.
Philadelphia: Elsevier (W. B. Saunders) Publishing Company, 2005.
(800) 325-4177. ISBN:0-7216-3907-0 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Dofka, C.M. Competency Skills for the Dental Assistant. Albany, NY: Delmar Learning/A part of
Thomson Corp., 1996. (800) 477-3692. ISBN: 0-8273-6685-X (www.thomson.com); (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Robinson, D. and Bird, D. Ehrlich and Torres Essentials of Dental
Assisting. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier (W. B. Saunders) Publishing Company,
2007.
(800) 325-4177. ISBN:1-4160-3668-7 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Sonis, S.T. Dental Secrets. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier
(Hanley and Belfus) Publishing Company, 2004. (800) 962-1892. ISBN: 1-5605-3357-3
(www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
These texts will give you more detailed information in specific
exam content areas:
- Little, J.W. and Falace, D.A. Dental Management of the Medically
Compromised Patient. 7th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0-3230-4535-9
(www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Malamed, S.F. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office. 6th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0-3230-4235-X (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
CERTIFIED DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR-2 Exam (For Non-DANB Certified Assistants/Office Personnel)
Sample Reference Materials
- Bird, D. and Robinson, D. Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting,
8th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier (W. B. Saunders) Publishing Company, 2005. (800) 325-4177.
ISBN: 0-7216-3907-0. (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Dofka, C.M. Competency Skills for the Dental Assistant.
Albany: Delmar Learning/A part of Thomson Corp., 2000. (800) 477-3692.
ISBN:0-8273-6683-2 (www.
thomson.com) (www.delmarlearning.com)
- Robinson, D. and Bird, D. Ehrlich and Torres Essentials of Dental
Assisting. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier (W. B. Saunders) Publishing Company,
2007.
(800) 325-4177. ISBN:1-4160-3668-7 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Sonis, S.T. Dental Secrets, 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier
(Hanley and Belfus) Publishing Company, 2004. (800) 962-1892. ISBN:1-56053-357-3 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Little, J.W. and Falace, D.A. Dental Management of the Medically
Compromised Patient. 7th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0-3230-4535-9
(www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
<- Malamed, S.F. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office.
6th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2007. (800) 325-4177.
ISBN: 0-3230-4235-X (www.us.
elsevierhealth.com)
- Dietz-Bourguignon, Ellen. Materials and Procedures for Today’s Dental Assistant,
Thomson/Delmar Learning, 2006. (800) 477-3692. ISBN: 1-4018-3733-6 (www.thomson.com)
(www.delmarlearning.com)
Refer to chapters on radiology in any of the following references:
- Frommer, H.H. Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries.
8th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier (Mosby) Publishing Company, 2001. (800) 325-4177. ISBN:
1-323-03071-8 (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Haring, J.I. and Howerton (Jansen), L. Dental Radiography Principles and
Techniques. 3rd ed. (w/CD-ROM) Philadelphia, PA. Elsevier (W. B. Saunders)
Publishing Company, 2000. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0721615759
(www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Miles, D., Van Dis, M., Jensen, C., and Ferretti, A.
Radiographic Imaging for Dental Auxiliaries. 3rd ed.
Philadelphia: Elsevier (W.B. Saunders) Publishing Company, 1999. (800) 325-4177.
ISBN:0-7216-8016-X (www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Development Committee. An Introduction to Basic Concepts in Dental Radiography.
Course #0309. Chicago: American Dental Assistants Association, 1998. (312) 541-1550 (www.dentalassistant.org)
Refer to chapters on infection control in any of the following references:
- Miller, C. and Palenik, C. Infection Control and Management of
Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO, Elsevier (Mosby)
Publishing Company, 2005. (800) 325-4177. ISBN: 0-3230-2595-1
(,a href="www.us.elsevierhealth.com">www.us.elsevierhealth.com)
- Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures. From Policy to Practice:
OSAP’s Guide to the Guidelines. OSAP, 2004. (410) 571-0003. ISBN 0-9725-1902
(www.osap.org)
- Cuny, Eve and Palenik, Charles. Infection Control in the Dental Office:
A Review for a National Infection Control Exam. Course # 0412. Chicago: American Dental Assistants Association, 2005. (www.dentalassistant.org)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care
Settings, 2 3," MMWR: Vol. 41 (RR-8), May 28, 1993. (404) 639-3311
(www.cdc.gov)
- Finkbeiner, Betty Ladley. Advanced Dental Practice Management Concepts.
Course #0107, Chicago: American Dental Assistants Association, 2001. (312) 541-1550. (www.dentalassistant.org)
- Finkbeiner, Betty Ladley. Basic Concepts of Dental Practice Management. Course #0106. Chicago: American Dental Assistants Association, 2001. (312) 541-1550. (www.dentalassistant.org)
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