This text for dental assistants who have no previous professional education or who are in a short-term training program is a resized and reformatted version of the text Delmar's Dental Assisting, A Comprehensive Approach . It focuses on essential clinical dental assisting skills without covering background information. Sections cover basic dental sciences, preclinical dental skills, clinical dental procedures, and advanced functions. Step-by-step procedures are accompanied by b&w photos and equipment and supplies lists. The text can be used in formal education settings, lab-based programs, on-the- job training, and refresher courses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)