PART I: Introduction to the Dental Profession 1. Orientation to the Dental Profession 2. Dental Basics PART II: Communication Skills: Principles and Practices 3. Communication Skills and Tools 4. Written Correspondence and Electronic Communication 5. Patient Relations 6. Dental Healthcare Team Communications PART III: Managing Dental Office Systems 7. Computerized Dental Practice 8. Patient Clinical Records 9. Information Management and Security 10. Dental Patient Scheduling 11. Continuing Care Program (Recall or Re-Care Systems) 12. Inventory Management 13. Office Equipment PART IV: Managing Dental Office Finances 14. Financial Arrangement and Collection Procedures 15. Dental Benefit Plan Processing 16. Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Payable 17. Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Receivable PART V: Managing Your Career 18. Employment Strategies Glossary Index