Dental Assistants perform a variety of routine administrative and clinical tasks to ensure dental offices run smoothly and efficiently. They assist dentists during procedures, maintain patient records, and manage infection control protocols, contributing to a well-functioning dental practice.
Dental Hygienists focus on preventive care, performing essential tasks such as cleaning teeth, examining patients for oral diseases, and educating patients on maintaining good oral health.
This Library Guide offers valuable resources to support your studies, including:
CDT 2023: Current Dental Terminology (E-Book) by 
Frommer's Radiology for the Dental Professional by 
Woelfel's Dental Anatomy, Enhanced Edition by 
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Gale Interactive: Human Anatomy database accessible via LIRN
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Learning objects for various Dental topics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The website includes an A-Z index to hundreds of health and safety topics.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: HIPAA & Your Health Rights
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and federal civil rights laws protect your basic health rights. Learn more about these laws.
US Department of Labor: Dental Assistants
Summary and statistics of Dental Assistants from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
US Department of Labor: Dental Hygienists
Summary and statistics of Dental Assistants from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting Professional Organizations
American Dental Hygienists' Association
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
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