The administrative dental assistant / Linda J. Gaylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gaylor, Linda J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dental assistants.

Dental offices--Management.

Dental offices.

Dental Assistants.

Dental Offices--organization & administration.

Medical Subjects:

Dental Assistants.

Dental Offices--organization & administration.

Physical Description:

xvii, 317 pages : illustrations (color) ; 28 cm

Edition:

6th edition.

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2025]

Summary:

The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition explains how to perform key office tasks such as patient scheduling, inventory control, basic bookkeeping, and records management. Not only does the book guide you through day-to-day office functions, but it helps you master problem-solving skills and learn communication tools and skills as you become an effective member of the healthcare team. Written by respected Dental Assisting educator Linda J. Gaylor, this practical guide also includes online exercises and downloadable Dentrix practice management software for plenty of realistic, hands-on practice. -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1. Introduction to the dental profession. Orientation to the dental profession ; Dental basics

2. Communication skills: principles and practices. Communication skills and tools ; Written correspondence and electronic communication ; Patient relations ; Dental healthcare team communication

3. Managing dental office systems. Computerized dental practice ; Patient clinical records ; Information management and security ; Dental patient scheduling ; Continuing care program (recall or re-care systems) ; Inventory management ; Office equipment

4. Managing dental office finances. Financial arrangement and collection procedures ; Dental benefit plan processing ; Bookkeeping procedures: accounts payable ; Bookkeeping procedures: accounts receivable

5. Managing your career. Employment strategies.

Glossary.

Notes:

"Evolve" -- Cover.

Includes index.

Previous edition: St. Louis: Elsevier, 2021.

ISBN:

9780323934961

032393496X

OCLC:

1381441738

Publisher Number:

99996444198