Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team by ; Lovatos, Amber;

Long description:

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 aloud
• NEW! Terms and phrases in different Spanish dialects are provided when relevant
• NEW! Terminology and phrases related to COVID-19 help Spanish-speaking patients understand its effects on the dental visit
• Comprehensive coverage spans the full gamut of care available in dentistry, addressing all potential interactions between a Spanish-speaking patient and a dental professional
• Chapters organized by topic area feature translated phrases common within clinical and/or office interactions
• Three appendices provide a primer on the Spanish language, outlining accents, pronunciation, and gender of nouns
• A 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 conversation
• Helpful 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

Table of Contents:

Part I ANATOMY
1. Oral Anatomy
2. Head and Neck Anatomy
3. General Anatomy

Part II Dental Terminology
4. Emergencies in the Dental Office
5. Dental Examination/Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning
6. Dental Hygiene and Preventive Dentistry
7. Operative Dentistry
8. Cosmetic Dentistry
9. Prosthodontics
10. Dental Implants
11. Oral Surgery
12. Laser Surgery and Radiosurgery
13. Periodontics
14. Endodontics
15. Pediatric Dentistry (Pedodontics)
16. Orthodontics
17. Oral Pathology/Oral Medicine
18. Oral Radiology
19. Consultation and Referral

Part III Medical Terminology
20 Review of Medical History
21 Medications and Pharmacy
22 Diet and Nutrition

Part IV OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND GENERAL COMMUNICATION
23. Addressing the Patient with Courtesy
24. HIPAA and Informed Consent
25. Fees, Billing, and Insurance
26. Scheduling a Patient
27. Hispanic Heritage and Culture