Master all aspects of dental assisting with the most current and comprehensive learning package available! For 50 years, students, educators, and practitioners have relied on Modern Dental Assisting, 15th Edition for its cutting-edge content, clear writing style, step-by-step procedures, and quality visual aids. And the new 15th edition is no exception. With updated content including the latest advancements in dentistry, along with their clinical applications, this new edition will guide you from your first day of class all the way to your professional career in dental assisting. - Comprehensive content presented in a modern writing style guides you in learning the foundation before applying it to today's advanced technologies- Step-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions offer clear guidance by including prerequisite information, equipment and supplies needed, reminder notes, and purpose of the procedure, along with images- Chapter features include recall questions throughout; feature boxes on infection control and CDC practices; and end-of-chapter elements regarding patient education, law and ethics, future trends, and critical thinking- Dentrix Learning Edition, based on Dentrix G7.3, is available to download via the Evolve companion website, offering valuable experience working with practice management software- Key terminology includes definitions, visual highlights within chapter discussions, pronunciation information, and an alphabetized list in the glossary with cross-references to chapter locations- Learning and performance outcomes address the didactic knowledge required for mastering clinical skills- Robust learning resources on the Evolve companion website include The Interactive Dental Office, mock board exam, chapter quizzes, 80 procedure videos, Dentrix exercises, tray setup exercises, and more- NEW illustrations enhance an already stellar art program, with more than 1,600 images- NEW content on up-and-coming technologies includes 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) to help you prepare to work in a modern dental office