Communication Skills

MODULE I.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

ASSIGNMENTS:

SECTION 1:

·  Read Chapter 2 in “Dental Assisting, A Comprehensive Approach”,

·  Third Edition, by Phinney & Halstead, 2008

·  Define related vocabulary terms on 3rd Edition list provided

·  At end of Chapter 2, complete Multiple Choice and Critical Thinking questions, pages 24 & 25

SECTION 2:

·  Using Chapter 28, “Pediatric Dentistry”, in your text, define related vocabulary terms on 3rd Edition list provided

·  Read about dental phobia at http://www.floss.com under the heading “Special Care”, on left side of page. Take the “Dental Anxiety Self Test”

·  At end of Chapter 28, complete Case Study Review and Critical Thinking, page 641

SECTION 3:

·  Read Chapter 3, “Dental Ethics & Jurisprudence” in your text

·  Define related vocabulary terms on 3rd Edition list provided

·  Check out the American Dental Assistants Association Web page at

http://www.dentalassistant.org

·  Check out the New York State Office of the Professions Web site at

http://www.op.nysed.gov/cda.htm

·  Complete the Case Study on page 39

SECTION 4:

·  Using Chapter 36 in your text, define related vocabulary terms on 3rd Edition list provided

·  Read Chapter14, “Dental Charting” and define related vocabulary terms

·  Practice Charting Procedures on the Text’s CD, “Interactive Skills & Procedures” software

·  Complete Case Study, questions 1 & 2 on page 925, all Multiple Choice questions, page 280 and Case Studies 1 & 2, page 277 - 279

SECTION 5:

·  Written Final Exam (call for appointment)

Mrs. Robinson will be available Tuesdays & Fridays, Chemung County Health Department, 103 Washington Street,, Elmira, NY from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.

Call at 607- 873-1817 with questions, for an appointment, or use the following e-mail address:

Send completed assignments and preceptor’s checklist to: GST BOCES – CDAMP

Chemung County Health Department

103 Washington Street

PO Box 588

Elmira, NY 14902-588