LibGuides: Dental Assisting & Dental Hygiene: Dental Resources

Dental Resources

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:

E-Books and study guides for skills
Research tools for assignments
Resources for certification exams and continuing education
Professional development resources

Made Incredibly Easy! series (Choose Books@Ovid)
Made Incredibly Easy! series covers various medical topics from anatomy & physiology to pharmacology.
R2 Digital Library
A collection of searchable medical, nursing, and allied health ebooks. Click the link to log in with your username and password.
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R2 Digital Library - Dental Resources
A dedicated collection of e-books focused on dental assisting and dental hygiene.

CDT 2023: Current Dental Terminology (E-Book) by American Dental Association
Call Number: R2 Library (E-Book)
ISBN: 9781684471737
Publication Date: 2023
CDT 2023: Current Dental Terminology, from ADA, the source of the CDT codes. The 2023 edition includes updates across eight categories, with 22 new codes, 14 revisions, and 2 deletions. Features new codes for: Intraoral tomosynthesis and 3D surface scans; HPV vaccine administration; Guided tissue regeneration; Intraoral radiograph images; Gingival flap procedures; Full mouth debridement; Gingival irrigation.
Frommer's Radiology for the Dental Professional by Jeanine J. Stabulas-Savage
Call Number: R2 Digital Library
ISBN: 9780323479332
Publication Date: 2018-04-26
Develop your imaging skills with Radiology for the Dental Professional, 10th Edition. With a wealth of features that underscore practical application, you will not only learn the proper step-by-step techniques for safe and effective dental imaging, but you'll also learn how to evaluate and, if applicable, interpret the images. This full-color 10th Edition boasts new content on digital imaging, expanded information on radiation safety and infection control, plus updated new photos of the latest techniques and technology. New chapter summaries and review questions further reinforce your understanding and application skills, and feature boxes help you troubleshoot and prevent common errors. Overall, it's the ideal radiology introduction for anyone pursuing a successful career in the dental profession!
Woelfel's Dental Anatomy, Enhanced Edition by Rickne C. Scheid; Gabriela Weiss
Call Number: R2 Digital Library
ISBN: 9781284218244
Publication Date: 2020
The book's detailed coverage of dental anatomy and terminology prepares students for success on national board exams, while up-to-date information on the application of tooth morphology to dental practice prepares them for success in their future careers. Updated throughout with the latest scientific and technological advances, the Ninth Edition features expanded content, new tooth identification labeling exercises, additional board-style learning exercises, and a substantially updated full-color art and design program.

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Gale OneFile: Health & Wellness
Access to full-text, peer-reviewed medical journals, magazines, references, multimedia, and much more. Provides authoritative information on a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.
Merck Manual: Professional Version
Medical reference database that covers a wide range of medical topics, including disorders, tests, diagnosis, and drugs.
ProQuest Central
This cross-disciplinary research database provides access to a wide variety of resources, including health and medical, social sciences, science and technology, and much more.

Gale Interactive: Human Anatomy database accessible via LIRN
Human anatomy comes to life as you zoom, rotate, and explore interactive 3D models. View related reference articles and search Gale content to learn more.

APA 7th Edition: Guide and Templates
Master APA style with ease! This guide is your go-to resource for APA citation and formatting, offering clear examples and expert guidance. Whether you need help with reference lists, in-text citations, or structuring your paper, you'll find everything you need. Avoid plagiarism, cite sources correctly, and write with confidence!

Allied Health Films on Demand
This collection contains a variety of videos to help prepare future allied health professionals for practice across a diverse range of health care settings.
Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head & Neck - Part 2, Cavities
This animated series begins with a look at a coronal section of the head to present a clear interrelationship between the nasal, oral, and orbital cavities. It examines eyelids and the lacrimal apparatus; shows the anatomy of the external ears, internal ear, and the eyeball; and takes an extensive look at the anatomy of the face. The series also discusses in detail the various cavities of the head, including the orbital cavity, the nasal cavity, the oral cavity, and the tympanic cavity.
Digital Anatomy Atlas: Head and Neck - Part 1, Head
The animated series outlines the surface landmarks and dermatomes. It shows the skeletal topography of the skull and cervical vertebra, presenting the skull as a whole in different views — frontal, occipital, lateral superior, and basal. It also examines the bony interior of the cranial cavity. Dissections include face and scalp, orbit, infratemporal fossa, salivary glands, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and oral cavity.
MedlinePlus: Health Videos
These animated videos show the anatomy of body parts and organ systems and how diseases and conditions affect them.
MedlinePlus: Mouth and Teeth
Provides an overview of all mouth and teeth topics through the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus.

AMT: Dental Assistant (RDA)
AMT resources to help you prepare for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam.
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
DANB resources to help you prepare for the certification exam.
Prepare for the DANB Exam
Use the exam outline for the DANB certification exam as your guide to study the essential topics covered in the exam.