Douglas College

Dental Assisting

Articles & Databases

Use the following databases to find articles on your topic.

Multimedia

Anatomy.tv: 3D Head & Neck Anatomy for Dentistry
"Includes detailed 3D modeling of the key anatomy for dentistry. Provides over 100 3D views of head, neck, face, oral and nasal cavities, dentition, individual teeth in 3D and cross section, nerves, larynx and pharynx, sinuses, eye, brain and more."

Books

Library Catalogue - Find books at Douglas College Library. 

Associations, Colleges & Health Authorities

College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia
British Columbia Dental Hygienists' Association
Certified Dental Assistants of British Columbia

Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc.

e-CPS : Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties.
A Dictionary of Dentistry
Mosby's Dental Dictionary  - REF RK 27 M673 2008
Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Available through Health Source - Consumer Edition database. Click on Medical Dictionary button when in database.
Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions: Illustrated 
REF RK 27 S746 2007
Medline Plus: Dental Health

Occupational Health & Safety

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
WHMIS is Canada's national hazard communication standard. The key elements are cautionary labeling of containers of "controlled products", material safety data sheets and worker education and training.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Under the auspices of the US Dept. of Labor, the OSHA works to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the US.

WorkSafeBC
The official website of the Workers' Compensation Board of BC, which promotes workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of the province of British Columbia and monitors compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.


last updated: July 12, 2011