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This book is a compilation of important topics related to dental billing & coding, dental insurance, dental claims and related procedures in Canadian dental office administration with most current developments and updated information. The book discusses in detail the crucial components of a successful dental office practice with primary focus upon newly introduced Canada Government Aided Dental Coverage-CDCP program, its application in daily practice, Non-Insured Health Benefits Programs (NIHB), Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), Schedule of Benefits (SOB), dental plans and dental financing, dental claims for clients and CDAnet, role of dental team and efficient engagement of stakeholders in dentistry. The book covers the very informative, special section related to dental office procedures and Provincially Funded Dental Care Programs to provide updated knowledge to the dental professionals working in dental offices. It also discusses the very important aspects of the Electronic Dental Record (EDR), dental office procedurs, efficient patient appointment scheduling, delegation of duties of auxiliary staff and communication & telephone skills in dental office. This book is a most useful and essential knowledge provider guide for every dental staff member in the Canadian dentistry.

This book is regarded by the author as an introduction to modern dentistry and its fundamental concepts obligatory to an accurate dental practice. The text is written primarily to aid dental staff members, who are not merely engaged but truly serve as the essential segment of the modern-day dental practice such as dental administrators, dental hygienists, dental technicians, dental nurses and dental surgery assistants. This book deals from the fundamental and historical background of the dentistry to the current trends and future of the dentistry. All the concepts are compiled to highlight the most recent advancements in the sphere of Oral and dental science. This book will be very useful for all those who have ever desired and cherished to learn the fundamentals and perceptions of dentistry as well as participate as an effective team member in the dental office. It will also provide guidance to the new entrants to understand the subject of Oral and dental science thoroughly, faster and more effectively.

This book is an introduction to dental office administration and its fundamental concepts in the Canadian dental practice. This book deals from the fundamental and historical background of the dentistry to the current trends and future of the dentistry. All the concepts are compiled to highlight the most recent advancements in the sphere of Oral and dental science. It covers the important subjects such as Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Dental record management, dental office procedures, dental insurance and dental billing & coding. The text is written primarily to aid dental staff members, who are not merely engaged but truly serve as the essential segment of the modern-day dental practice such as dental administrators, dental hygienists, dental technicians, dental nurses and dental surgery assistants. This book will be very useful for all those who have ever desired and cherished to learn the fundamentals and perceptions of the Canadian dentistry as well as participate as an effective team member in the dental office. It will also provide guidance to the new entrants to understand the subject of Oral and dental science thoroughly, faster and more effectively.

This book has been created as the outcome of the extensive clinical, academic, and instructive experience of the author in the fields of dental and medical health sciences in various renowned universities and colleges of North American, Asian, and African continents. This book is intended to provide dental office professionals and administrators an important insight into the ethics, law and ethico-legal aspects of the modern-day dentistry, and also understanding of how to deal with these issues that they encounter in their daily dental practice. In the modern times, with technological advancements taking place by leaps and bounds, dental office professionals and administrators must familiarize themselves with the prevailing laws, regulations, and standards that affect their professional decisions in their clinical practice. The knowledge and information conveyed in the book is expected to help understand ethical, legal and professional responsibility and promote ethical conduct in the field of dentistry. It also focuses upon common ethical dilemmas and legal issues and their solutions. The book is intended to provide aspiring students and dental office professionals ethicolegal teaching guide with a set of values that they can carry into their workplaces and modern society having diversity in cultural and ethnical beliefs, with the definite standards of principles and ideals.

This book is a compilation of five stories related to five poignant incidents of deaths I had encountered in my life, which had touched me enormously.LAST MESSAGE-Is a tale of vivacious, dynamic Jessica in her early 30s on her deathbed. She is unaware of her terminal stage breast cancer ailment. The emotional upheavals of Dr. Martha, who was coaxed by Mr. David, Jessica's husband, to convey the message of her imminent death to Jessica and to let her communicate her last wish; have been woven with finer intricacies along with the emotional predicaments of Mr. David and Mr. Matthew in the story. Amidst the somber atmosphere inundated with pragmatism and sentimentalism; the emotions of the protagonist, Jessica seem to be receiving subordinate position. The enigma surrounding the last message, per se, persists forever. ROCK GARDEN-A story revolves around physical loss and emotional trauma associated with the demise of a beloved pet, Rocky. The pain of losing him under a mysterious medical condition gets coupled with a suspected gaffe by his owner Monica, who exhibits self-reproach for his death and undergoes emotional trauma. Rocky dies after consistent suffering of few days, virtually in arms of Monica; before any firm etiology, final diagnosis and proper treatment could be ascertained for his failing condition. The final moments of Rocky's death are presented in a very touching manner. Memorial Rock Garden establishes a spiritual connection between Rocky and Monica's family.DONATION-A heartfelt story narrates emotional upheavals of a medical professional Dr. Liza who while working as a Senior Lecturer at Saint George's Memorial College and Hospital chances upon cadaver dissection of her high school teacher, Mr. Wilson. Her efforts related to the fact finding process and the reason behind Mr. Wilson's body donation ultimately unfold many serious torments of fortune and bizarre facts about Mr. Wilson's personal life. An ostensibly tough and principled man with diverse estimations of people regarding his uncanny character; Mr. Wilson proves himself a great philanthropist by donating all his possessions and body posthumously. The intricacies of grueling torments of destiny devastating his life and family; the circumstances of his body donation and sentimental engagement of his information providers Robin and Prof (DR.) Kelvin are spellbinding and touching.JASMINE-Is an emotive tale and memoir of a little girl Jasmine, who succumbed to a fatal disease of Infective Meningitis; as reminisce by Kittu, the protagonist in the story. Jasmine falls prey to a bullying incident at her school leading to severe injuries and her hospitalization. Her health condition gets deteriorated by the dreaded disease of Meningitis leading to her untimely death. The disease of meningitis literally engulfs a cute, little, gullible child to a great extent of diminution. The devastated health condition of Jasmine in final days of her bed ridden life, and emotional connection between Kittu, her aunt and Jasmine, has been woven with magical strokes of finer human emotions. BUNCH OF BLACK HAIR PINS-An exceptional heart-touching and one sided elementary school love story which ends on a heartrending note with the death of the suitor in the pain of separation of his love. A 19-year-old, notorious school boy Ashok falls in love with his classmate, 9-year-old Anna, and starts dreaming about a fairy tale life with her. She never acknowledges his love, though. On the contrary, she feels intimidated by him. She rejects moves of Ashok to befriend her and leaves for another school for higher studies. Ashok takes her separation to his heart and eventually dies grief-stricken. His last gift to Anna; a bunch of black hair pins, ultimately proves to be a lucky mascot for an emotional, repentant Anna. Upon maturity she comprehends the true value of love and recognizes Ashok as her soul mate. Finally, she realizes the rationale of the black pins to be lucky to her.

This is a motivational and inspiring story of a mental health warrior, a medical professional herself, and sufferer of the severe anxiety, depression, and stress, who kept fighting, beat her all odds and finally emerged victorious through her determination and resolve. The story in the book has been written in the narrator's own words to keep its purity and appeal. This can be the story of everyone living on this planet, however, as we keep facing our demons every day in diverse life conditions. Life is full of experiences of happy and sad moments. Trauma, agonies, positivity, negativity, pain, success, and failure are integral parts of life. At times, they confound our minds to the extent that minds get overwhelmed and baffled in dealing with them. This may culminate into different forms of psychological expression or mental illness such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or panic attacks. Our mental health can destroy us. "YOUR MIND IS THE WORST ENEMY OF YOURS"-the sufferers of mental health agree to the fact due to their physical and mental struggle for survival and dealing with stigma. Through this book, the author emphasizes that it is crucial to talk about mental health. Talking about mental health provides us opportunity to seek help, find people who can relate and connect, and step toward wellbeing. It is important to understand that however big the problem may be, life is certainly bigger than that. In modern day living, many fight for their health every day in ways most people don't understand. They are not deplorable, they are warriors. Through this inspirational and heartening narrative, the author desires to reach out and help those enduring mental health issues and sufferings, and constructively benefit sufferers to make them able to take steps to regain control of their mental and physical health, and also work out to alleviate the stigma surrounding issues many of us face in daily life. The message of the book is clear that Mental illness is not the End of the World. Anyone and everyone can suffer from mental health issues. All of us are vulnerable. However, your greatest success is not in never falling, but in rising every time you fall. Be your own sunshine!