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The only Spanish terminology book written specifically for dental professionals by dental professionals, Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team, Third Edition is an essential reference, providing a quick and affordable way to enhance communication with Spanish-speaking patients. Comprehensive coverage includes foundational information on the Spanish language, plus coverage of the full range of dental care - from patient greeting and office administration through assessment, evaluation, and general and specialty dental treatment. This edition includes new terminology related to COVID-19, an enhanced ebook featuring audio files for accurate pronunciation, and inclusion of various Spanish dialects to equip dental professionals with the essential language tools needed to effectively navigate today's dental environment. NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features audio pronunciations of phrases in English and Spanish, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudNEW! Terms and phrases in different Spanish dialects are provided when relevantNEW! Terminology and phrases related to COVID-19 help Spanish-speaking patients understand its effects on the dental visitComprehensive coverage spans the full gamut of care available in dentistry, addressing all potential interactions between a Spanish-speaking patient and a dental professionalChapters organized by topic area feature translated phrases common within clinical and/or office interactionsThree appendices provide a primer on the Spanish language, outlining accents, pronunciation, and gender of nounsA glossary of common English-to-Spanish everyday terminology in the back of the book helps supplement the translated sentences and provide a quick and easy way to make substitutions based on the specific conversationHelpful boxes throughout summarize key terms and phrases pertaining to specific topics, with the English terminology in the left column and the Spanish in the right column
List of contents
PART I ANATOMY
Chapter 1 Oral Anatomy
Chapter 2 Head and Neck Anatomy
Chapter 3 General Anatomy
PART II DENTAL TERMINOLOGY
Chapter 4 Emergencies in the Dental Office
Chapter 5 Dental Examination/Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning
Chapter 6 Dental Hygiene and Preventive Dentistry
Chapter 7 Operative Dentistry
Chapter 8 Cosmetic Dentistry
Chapter 9 Prosthodontics
Chapter 10 Dental Implants
Chapter 11 Oral Surgery
Chapter 12 Laser Surgery and Radiosurgery
Chapter 13 Periodontics
Chapter 14 Endodontics
Chapter 15 Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics)
Chapter 16 Orthodontics
Chapter 17 Oral Pathology/Oral Medicine
Chapter 18 Oral Radiology
Chapter 19 Consultation and Referral
PART III MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Chapter 20 Review of Medical History
Chapter 21 Medications and Pharmacy
Chapter 22 Diet and Nutrition
PART IV OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL COMMUNICATION
Chapter 23 Addressing the Patient with Courtesy
Chapter 24 HIPAA and Informed Consent
Chapter 25 Fees, Billing, and Insurance
Chapter 26 Scheduling Appointments
Chapter 27 Hispanic Heritage and Culture
