The Chairside Instructor is an invaluable tool in educating patients and staff alike. 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. This revised twelfth edition features 50 new images and updated content to reflect the latest in patient education.

Beginning with a review of oral anatomy, The Chairside Instructor goes on to cover prevention and 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.

Your patients' well-being always comes first this not only applies to oral health, but also to medical emergencies in your dental office. To make sure you and your dental team are ready for any health issues that may arise, take advantage of our dental medical emergency training program. Whether your patient has a seizure, allergic reaction, or another instance that requires immediate care, this kit is your go-to staff training guide. Featuring both a printed guide and training videos, Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office helps you prepare for, identify, and manage potential medical emergencies as they occur. Includes three CE credits.

Features
• List of recommended equipment and supplies for a dental emergency kit -
• Detailed duty sheet instructing each team member of their tasks during a medical emergency
• Step-by-step instructions to aid in identifying and managing common medical emergencies, such as:
• Fainting
• Asthma attacks
• Allergic reactions
• Seizures
• Diabetic events
• High and low blood pressure
• Strokes
• Cardiac arrest

Four staff training videos to watch via DVD or streaming on your smart device or computer:

• It Won't Happen Here: Explains what constitutes a medical emergency, factors that increase the likelihood of a medical emergency, and the components of a medical emergency kit
• My Role in a Crisis: Details the assignment and duties of roles in a medical emergency
• Using Medical Equipment: Provides a brief overview on how to use common medical equipment during an emergency
• Crisis in a Clinic: Shows a dental team successfully managing a medical emergency

El Instructor Práctico (The Chairside Instructor) is an invaluable tool in educating Spanish-speaking patients and staff alike. With more than 220 images across 50 topic areas, this resource can be used to explain conditions to patients or illustrate a treatment plan. This revised twelfth edition features 50 new images and updated content to reflect the latest in patient education.

Beginning with a review of oral anatomy, El Instructor Práctico goes on to cover prevention and diagnosis, gum disease, decay and restorations, tooth replacement options, cosmetic options, and more.

Dental benefits can be confusing to patients. This easy-to-follow brochure helps patients understand their dental benefits plan and why it may not cover all procedures. Describes the differences between dental benefit plans and traditional health insurance. It explains that coverage is based on how much is paid into the plan and not based on what the patient needs or what you recommend.  Features how dental benefit plans work; definitions of key terms related to dental benefits; reviews common cost-control measures that plan providers use; addresses frequently asked questions about dental insurance.

Dentists face many considerations when treating patients and prescribing medication. This ADA quick reference, created by a team of dentists, pharmacists, scientists, and experts in pharmacology, serves as a clinical educational resource to deliver concise and accurate information about prescribed medications used in dentistry. The second edition of the ADA Dental Drug Handbook has been revised to include the latest, most up-to-date information to assist in treating patients. This handbook presents information on commonly encountered drugs in the dental office in an easy-to-follow format, making it a go-to drug reference for dental professionals.

Fluoride is a natural mineral that occurs in all water sources. This newly revised brochure reviews the benefits of fluoride and the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation.  

Publication Date: 09.20.24
Contains: 50 brochures per pack