The Chairside Instructor : A Visual Guide to Case Presentations

The new 12th Edition of The Chairside Instructor: A Visual Guide to Case Presentations is an invaluable tool for dental practices as a patient education tool, and as a learning resource for students of dentistry, hygiene, and assisting. The new edition includes more than 220 images across 50 topic areas. This resource can be used to explain conditions to patients or illustrate a treatment plan. It can also be used to help teach dental hygiene or dental assisting students to identify signs and symptoms and discuss treatment options with patients. Laminated for durability and easy clean up, and spiral bound with tabs for easy browsing, this best-selling resource covers a wide range of topics, including: Plaque and its effects; Sealants; Stages of gum disease; Periodontal surgery; Gum recession; Tooth decay; Crown preparation and placement; Root canal therapy; Tooth replacement options; Mouth and throat cancer; Orthodontic treatment; Veneers; Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Updates to the new 12th Edition include: 50 new images, including: periodontal disease, tooth decay, inlays and onlays, cavities, placing an implant, clear aligners, veneers and more. New topics: fluoride, dry mouth, wisdom teeth removal, sleep apnea, children's airways and dental emergencies. Includes e-book, with access instructions printed on the inside front cover. Also available in Spanish ISBN 978-1-68447-165-2. The Chairside Instructor is an invaluable tool in educating patients and staff alike. With more than 220 images across 50 topic areas, the resource can be used to explain conditions to patients or illustrate a treatment plan. It can also be used to help teach dental hygiene or dental assisting students to identity signs and symptoms and discuss treatment options with patients. This revised twelfth edition features 50 new images and updated content to reflect the lastest in patient education. Beginning with a review of oral anatomy, The Chairside Instructor goes on to cover prevention diagnosis, gum disease, decay and restorations, tooth replacement options, cosmetic options, and more. When searching for a clear, concise explanation of a treatment or condition, reach for The Chairside Instructor. Laminated for durability and easy clean up, and sprial bound with tabs for easy browsing, this best-selling resource covers a wide range of topics, including, sealants, stages of gum disease, periodontal surgery, bruxism, crown preparation and placement, root canal therapy, tooth replacement options, orthodontic treatment, veneers, temporomandibular disorders (TMD); New topics: fluoride, wisdom teeth removal, dry mouth, sleep apena, children's airways, dental emergencies This is an invaluable resource for dental practices as a patient education tool, and as a learning resource for students of dentistry, hygiene, and assisting, with more than 220 images across 50 topic areas. This resource can be used to explain conditions to patients or illustrate a treatment plan. It can also be used to help teach dental hygiene or dental assisting students to identify signs and symptoms and discuss treatment options with patients. Topics include: Plaque and its effects; Sealants; Stages of gum disease; Periodontal surgery; Gum recession; Tooth decay; Crown preparation and placement; Root canal therapy; Tooth replacement options; Mouth and throat cancer; Orthodontic treatment; Veneers; Temporomandibular disorders (TMD). With 50 new images, including: periodontal disease, tooth decay, inlays and onlays, cavities, placing an implant, clear aligners, veneers and more. New topics: fluoride, dry mouth, wisdom teeth removal, sleep apnea, children's airways and dental emergencies.