A brief discussion of the parts of a tooth, causes of decay and disease, and ways of promoting healthy teeth.

Tooth Survival Book

American Dental Association

Medical Books

Amer Dental Assn Health Foundation

Evaluation of Drug Interactions: Suppt

American Pharmaceutical Association

Dentist's Desk Reference: Materials, Instruments and Equipment

Reference

Dental Letters: Write, Blog and Email Your Way to Success (ADA Practical Guide) with CD-ROM provides over 200 samples of letters, emails, text messages, and website, Facebook and Twitter posts. Sample letters and posts help dental staff develop communication templates for use with patients, vendors, employees, other dental professionals, and the media. Chapter headings include: 
<ul>
<li>Insurance </li>
<li>Financial </li>
<li>Office Announcements</li>
<li> Employment </li>
<li>Vendors</li>
<li> Referrals </li>
<li>Welcome </li>
<li>Appointments </li>
<li>Treatment </li>
<li>Patient Education </li>
<li>Cosmetic Procedures </li>
<li>Dental Conditions </li>
<li>Restorative Procedures </li>
<li>New Technology </li>
<li>Marketing and Promotions </li>
<li>Special Occasion and Personal </li>
<li>Patient Forms </li>
<li>Press Releases </li>
<li>Doctor Updates</li>
</ul>

Dental Letters: Write, Blog and Email Your Way to Success (ADA Practical Guides)

Allied Health Professions

The ADA Practical Guide to HIPAA Training is a learning tool for the entire dental team. This resource includes a book, DVD, and online access to the e-book and two videos. Level 1 teaches HIPAA basics to the dental team, defining key terms and components of HIPAA compliance, giving examples of common HIPAA violations and helping staff understand why compliance as well as their active participation in maintaining it are so important. Level 2 is a more in-depth module for managers who are developing their practice's HIPAA program in conjunction with The ADA Practical Guide to HIPAA Compliance. In addition to providing a HIPAA overview, level 2 breaks down the implementation of a HIPAA compliance program into manageable steps. The video follows the 25-step process for developing a HIPAA compliance program that is detailed in The ADA Practical Guide to HIPAA Compliance: Privacy and Security Manual. It is recommended that users have The Privacy and Security Manual to follow along with the video. HIPAA compliance is the whole dental team's responsibility. Use this training program to empower your dental team with the knowledge they need to be effective HIPAA advocates.

ADA Practical Guide to HIPAA Training

Patients' well-being always comes first not only in oral health, but also in medical emergencies in the dental office. Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (Practical Guide) from the American Dental Association trains the dental team to prepare for, identify, and manage any health issues that may arise on site. Whether a patient has a seizure, an allergic reaction, or another instance that requires immediate care, this book + e-book provides access to videos and three CE credits. Features include: 
<ul>
<li>List of recommended equipment and supplies for a dental emergency kit</li>
<li> Detailed duty sheet instructing each team member of their tasks during a medical emergency</li>
<li>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, and cardiac arrest</li>
</ul> Staff training videos to watch via DVD or online include: 1. It Won't Happen Here: This video explains what constitutes a medical emergency, factors that increase the likelihood of a medical emergency, and the components of a medical emergency kit 2. My Role in a Crisis: Details the assignment and duties of roles in a medical emergency 3. Using Medical Equipment: Provides a brief overview on how to use common medical equipment during an emergency 4. Crisis in a Clinic: Shows a dental team successfully managing a medical emergency

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office: Response Guide (Practical Guide)

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

CDT 2019: Dental Procedure Codes, developed and published by the American Dental Association, is the most up-to-date coding resource and only HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. The new 2019 edition includes 15 new codes, 5 revised codes, and 4 deleted codes. Changes include delivery of non-opioid drugs for pain management, measuring and documenting glucose levels just prior to a procedure, use of translation services, and more. This resource is organized into twelve categories of service with complete descriptors. Accurate CDT codes are critical for avoiding rejected claims, but codes are used for more than claims reimbursement. Since each code consistently records a service that was delivered, practitioners can build a thorough history of patient visits and treatment plans. This documentation may also protect practitioners in case questions arise about treatment that was rendered. Don't leave compliance in the hands of incomplete coding databases - CDT 2019: Dental Procedure Codes from the ADA is the resource you can trust for official CDT documentation.

CDT 2019: Dental Procedure Codes (Practical Guide Series)

CDT 2019 Coding Companion: Help Guide for the Dental Team is updated to reflect new CDT 2019 codes. Written by coding experts from the ADA and designed to be used with CDT 2019: Dental Procedure Codes, the new edition provides a variety of tools to improve coding expertise. Includes:
<ul>
<li>175 coding Q&amp;As</li>
<li>100 detailed coding scenarios with step-by-step solutions </li>
<li>Descriptions of new CDT Codes and revisions </li>
<li>A section on ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes and how they relate to dentistry </li>
<li>A new chapter on working with dental benefit plans </li>
<li>A new guide to dental procedures and area of the oral cavity </li>
<li>A full-color section on coding for implants</li>
</ul>
This valuable resource helps dental coders build comprehension and accuracy and reduce the number of claims rejected by insurance companies due to inaccurate coding.

CDT 2019 Coding Companion: Help Guide for the Dental Team (Practical Guide)

The ADA Dental Drug Handbook: A Quick Reference (Practical Guide) contains the latest information from dental pharmacology's leading experts. Intended for use by practicing dentists, students, and dental educators, it covers the drugs most commonly used in the dental practice, with information about dosage, possible interactions, potential complications and more. Patients are being prescribed more medications today than ever before, and the dental team is confronted with many considerations when treating patients. This book contains five sections, with the the main section focusing on drugs used by the dentist. Other sections include pediatric management, dental office emergencies, handling patients with specific medical conditions, and useful tables. Each chapter starts with a brief overview of the category and contains easy-to-use monographs with sample prescriptions, contraindications, precautions, drug interactions, common side effects, and more. This easy-to-read, spiral-bound reference covers drugs used in dentistry, such as: 
<ul>
<li>Analgesics, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, anxiolytics, fluorides, local anesthetics and corticosteroids </li>
<li>Smoking cessation, salivary management and oral lesion treatments </li>
<li>OTC products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance </li>
<li>ADA Guidelines on procedures such as general anesthesia, antibiotic prophylaxis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw </li>
<li>Diabetic events </li>
<li>Drug management for pediatrics, emergency situations, and special care patients such as pregnant patients and the elderly 
</li>
</ul>

Ada Dental Drug Handbook: A Quick Reference (Practical Guide)

Dentistry

Amer Dental Assn

Get paid faster and keep more detailed patient records with CDT 2020: Dental Procedure Codes. New and revised codes fill in the coding gaps, which leads to quicker reimbursements and more accurate record keeping. CDT 2020 is the most up-to-date coding resource and the only HIPAA-recognized code set for dentistry. 
2020 code changes include: 
<ul>
<li>37 new codes</li>
<li>5 revised codes</li>
<li>6 deleted codes</li>
</ul>
The new and revised codes reinforce the connection between oral health and overall health, help with assessing a patient's health via measurement of salivary flow, and assist with case management of patients with special healthcare needs. Codes are organized into 12 categories of service with full color charts and diagrams throughout, in spiral bound format for easy searching. 
New in the 2020 edition: 
<ul>
<li>Online access to the e-Book</li>
<li>A chapter on ICD-10-CM codes</li>
</ul>
CDT 2020 codes go into effect on January 1, 2020 - don't risk rejected claims by using outdated codes.

CDT 2020: Dental Procedure Codes (Practical Guide)

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