The Administrative Dental Assistant

5. Revised Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-0-323-67242-9
Verlag: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 700 g

Master critical thinking, effective communication, and common tasks such as scheduling, record keeping, and insurance processing with The Administrative Dental Assistant, 5th Edition. This complete learning package is used to train dental assistants in a wide variety of settings - from traditional classroom programs to on-the-job training to use as a review tool for practitioners - to become competent administrative assistants in a dental office. As it guides you through the functions of today's dental business office, you will learn how to organize tasks, complete procedures, and acquire a professional outlook toward dentistry along the way. Supplemented with online study tools, a companion workbook (sold separately), and access to Dentrix, this edition features updated artwork and new content on dental office technology, communication and social media, and more.
- Ancillary package provides electronic resources that enhance your learning.
- Feature boxes highlight key information and concepts.
- Procedure boxes provide step-by-step instructions on a wide variety of dental office duties.
- Comprehensive coverage and a clear, concise organization provide the information you need to know to manage today's dental office - in a way that is easy to grasp, regardless of reading level or setting.
- NEW and EXPANDED! New content on technology in the dental office, HIPAA, communication and social media, patient recall and retention, coding, and cross-medical billing.
- NEW! Images throughout, with a focus on updates in technology.
- UPDATED! Revised artwork throughout the text.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gaylor, Linda J, RDA, BPA, MEd

Gaylor, Linda J.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Zahnmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I: Introduction to the Dental Profession 1. Orientation to the Dental Profession 2. Dental Basics

PART II: Communication Skills: Principles and Practices 3. Communication Skills and Tools 4. Written Correspondence and Electronic Communication 5. Patient Relations 6. Dental Healthcare Team Communications

PART III: Managing Dental Office Systems 7. Computerized Dental Practice 8. Patient Clinical Records 9. Information Management and Security 10. Dental Patient Scheduling 11. Continuing Care Program (Recall or Re-care Systems) 12. Inventory Management 13. Office Equipment

PART IV: Managing Dental Office Finances 14. Financial Arrangement and Collection Procedures 15. Dental Insurance Processing 16. Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Payable 17. Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Receivable

PART V: Managing Your Career 18. Employment Strategies

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Über Autor(innen)

Gaylor, Linda J.
Linda Gaylor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration with a minor in Organizational Management, and a Master of Education degree in Educational Management. Linda worked in private practice as an administrative assistant, office manager, and RDA for more than 20 years, and also taught for 15 years to prepare students for careers in all areas of dental assisting. Linda is retired, but has continued to expand her dental assisting skills by staying up-to-date with current trends and practices and has formed a consulting group to provide assistance in curriculum development and dental practice management.