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OverviewNow in full color, The Administrative Dental Assistant is revised to reflect the latest information on operating a dental office. It's logically organized to cover all of the various tasks an administrative dental assistant encounters. It includes up-to-date CDT-5 Dental Codes, new HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines, plus current examples of key equipment, forms, and computer technology. A companion CD-ROM simulates dental practice management, offering opportunities to enter and update patient data, post payment and treatment procedures using dental codes, submit e-claims for payment, evaluate reports, and schedule appointments. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Linda J. GaylorPublisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Imprint: Saunders Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.844kg ISBN: 9781416025665ISBN 10: 1416025669 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 08 November 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of Contents1. Orientation to the Dental Profession 2. Dental Basics 3. Communication Skills and Telephone Techniques 4. Written Correspondence 5. Patient Relations 6. Dental Healthcare Team 7. Patient Clinical Records 8. Information Management 9. Dental Patient Scheduling 10. Recall Systems 11. Dental Insurance Processing 12. Inventory Management 13. Financial Arrangements and Collection Procedures 14. Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Receivable 15. Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Payable 16. Office Equipment 17. Computerized Dental Practice 18. Employment StrategiesReviewsAuthor InformationLinda 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |