Dental Emergency Phrases in Spanish


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This easy to use reference book, is the practical solution to "Spanish-only speaking" (SOS) clients with dental emergencies in the dental office. It is written by a dentist, who understands the staff's frustration when a patient in pain is trying to communicate only in Spanish. This book is comparable to Mosby's Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team, yet it's written and formatted to empower not only the Dentist with communication skills, but also the Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Dental Office Managers, and Administrators. Audio text are linked to some phrases, to also give you the option to have the patient listen to your question in Spanish. There are quick links to blood pressure charts, universal pain level charts, dental insurance and front office charts. You will be escorted through a virtual dental emergency visit from "meet and greet", "data collection", to providing "anesthesia" , and to the final "check out" of the dental emergency. There is a power behind making first contact with a "Spanish-only speaking" (SOS) client, especially in a dental emergency. The outcome is exhilarating and gives you complete contentment. Results come in the way of increased treatment plan acceptance, a larger percentage of cash-paying patients, higher profit procedures, and an unspoken respect and loyalty for the healthcare providers. Enjoy the freedom of providing your talent as a provider, educator, administrator, etc. to "Spanish-only speaking" clients without barriers, and watch your practice grow!




Spanish for Dental Professionals


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This handbook and accompanying CD have been designed to help dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental personnel communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Intended for novice learners as well as those who need to polish their rusty high school Spanish,Paso a Pasocan be used in emergency situations or as a source of phrases to make routine visits more comfortable for patients--or anywhere between those extremes. The book includes aspects of Latino culture vital for any dental professional as well as key dental health phrases and useful grammar.Paso a Pasofocuses on learning, practicing, and speaking both standard and colloquial Spanish for an office setting. The accompanying CD presents dialogues in which Latino patients interact with health professionals using a variety of accents and levels of fluency. Like the book, the CD will be useful in workshops, work-site training, and individual learning. The chapter structure permits work-site training of an hour a day for six weeks. The CD will not be sold separately. FromPaso a Paso/Step by Step, Chapter Two "In Latin America, more than one last name is used to describe family relationships. Latino names consist of a first and middle name, or "given names," followed by the father's last name, followed by the mother's paternal surname--in that order. Many people shorten their names by using only an initial for the maternal surname. For example, in the story, Marco's name would be written Marco Antonio Hernández Calderón or Marco Hernández C. So, the surname by which official records are kept is the first surname "It is important for Americans and Latinos to understand these differences, to record the correct surname on dental records, consistently. Among Latinos, the first last name is the equivalent of a last name in the US."




Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team


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An essential reference for every dental office, Mosby's Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team, 2nd Edition helps Spanish-speaking patients feel more at ease in your practice by helping you and your staff communicate in Spanish more effectively. Dental-specific terms and phonetic spellings help you translate each step of the dental experience, from initial contact through advanced procedures. Quick and easy to use, this pocket-sized resource also covers the new terminology related to hot topics and emerging trends such as implants, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. A companion website includes audio pronunciations and printable handouts for your Hispanic patients on topics including preventive care, orthodontics, and general caries procedures. - A 40-page Spanish-language review covers accents, common parts of speech, and correct pronunciation. - Comprehensive coverage includes foundational information on the Spanish language, plus coverage of the full range of dental care from patient greeting and office administration through assessment, evaluation, and general and specialty dental treatment. - Summary boxes highlight key terms and phrases in a two-column format, with English on the left and Spanish on the right. - A glossary of common English-to-Spanish everyday terminology is provided in the back of the book. - Trusted content is developed and reviewed by an expert editorial board comprising dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. This is the only Spanish terminology book written specifically for dental professionals by dental professionals. - Coverage of hot topics includes the new terminology related to prevention, implants, oral and maxillofacial surgery (including LASER), cosmetic dentistry, and digital radiography. - Approximately 50 new illustrations depict concepts such as anatomy and radiographic positioning. - Additional phonetic spellings help you pronounce Spanish words and phrases correctly. - New Heritage and Culture chapter adds information on Hispanic culture to help you communicate with clarity, tact, and compassion. - New patient education handouts on the CD offer Spanish instructions for proper oral health, including information on proper tooth brushing, general caries procedures, pediatric issues, and specialty orthodontic treatment. - An improved organization rearranges chapters more logically by anatomy foundations, dental specialties, medical specialties, and office administration, and moves the Spanish language primer to an appendix. - Information on HIPAA privacy regulations is incorporated into chapters dealing with office administration.




Spanish Terminology for the Dental Team


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Organized by the way dental care providers interact with patients, this practical handbook helps anyone working in the dental office to communicate more effectively and improve the quality of care delivered to Spanish-speaking patients. Conveniently sized and easy to use, this valuable resource covers everything from the initial greeting with the patient, to recording the patient's history, assessing the patient's overall health and oral health, and discussing any kind of dental procedure. Even readers with a limited understanding of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation will be able to use this guide to formulate explanations, instructions, and questions in Spanish. A companion, audio CD-ROM is included and provides the English to Spanish translation of every phrase in the book. Content covers everything from salutations to case histories and follow up care - in the style dentists and assistants interact with patients. The highly portable, pocket guide format is easy to reference when taking a history or working with a patient. Terminology included in this reference covers the gamut of topics that are essential to effective communication in the dental office - related to both administration and procedures. Clinical exchanges covered in the book include those that deal with the hygiene appointment, the dentist's preventive checkup, taking x-rays, and treatment planning. More specific phrases are found on the specialty dental visits - including periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry - as well as front office exchanges between a patient and the business assistant. Content covers speaking to pediatric patients and includes more simplistic language. Informal expressions provide more casual phrases to use with the patient. A comprehensive glossary offers an English to Spanish list of common words and phrases divided by categories - such as days of the week, interrogative questions, common dental terms, and other terms in common use that are not necessarily related to dentistry. Each English phrase appears in boldface type, and beneath the English phrase is the same phrase in Spanish, not in boldface. Several versions of equivalent expressions are provided to ensure that individuals with different styles of communication will be able to select the expressions that they like best.




Comprehensive Dental Assisting, Enhanced Edition


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Dental assistants have to work as part of a team every day to provide patients with the best possible care and ensure that the dental office runs smoothly. As an instructor, you prepare students to have the skills and abilities they will need to be a successful part of this dental team.




Spanish English Illustrated Dictionary


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Organized by subject and with an accompanying audio app, this is the essential reference for all Spanish language learners. Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in Spanish with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for Spanish-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, Spanish/English Illustrated Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of Spanish vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning Spanish vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary.







Learn Medical Spanish in 100 Days


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Do you know what studies have shown to improve the outcome of patient care? To deliver quality care in the patient's language! The Spanish-speaking population growing rapidly and the number of people who need your help is only going to increase. Providing world-class medical care is challenging enough without the language barrier, not to mention all the stress involved in emergency situations. We understand you - There's no worse feeling than embarrassing yourself every time someone asks you to explain in Spanish different symptoms, diagnoses or tests and you have no clue how to say it. And in some cases this communication barrier could be the difference between life or death. ‘How do I get out of this situation?’, You may ask yourself, but have yet to find a straight-forward answer. Until now. Learn Medical Spanish in 100 Days is jam packed with medical terminology to get you communicating with patients fast! Inside you'll discover a series of common real world Spanish and English dialogues so you're prepared for nearly any situation. Additionally, each day consists of 10 new words and phrases to help you tear down the language barrier and provide top-notch care to your Spanish-speaking patients. Just imagine how effortless speaking Spanish will be for you after reading this book. Your confidence and ability to effectively communicate with native Spanish-speakers will dramatically improve. Why Learn Medical Spanish? Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... -Expand your medical Spanish vocabulary -Be able to gather important information from patients and facilitate patient orientation -Convey health information to patients -Inform and instruct about procedures -Make a connection with patients and families -Prepare the patient for treatment or discharge -Expand your basic understanding of the language -Much, much more! Building a strong foundation of vocabulary is critical to your improvement and reaching fluency. We guarantee you that this book is packed with vocabulary and phrases that you can start using today. Whether you're an EMT, nurse, doctor, dentist or even a medical assistant - this book is for you! Download your copy today! Check Out What Others Are Saying... Excellent book for someone in the health care field. I am a nurse who has to give patients instructions in Spanish everyday. This book comes in very handy for me. I love it. -Michelle Very helpful. It's great to have the pronunciation spelled out. -Jerry Even now as a senior citizen it seems I've been studying Spanish most of my life. This book is particularly helpful for medical "situations" such as "Where does it hurt?", "What is the intensity of the pain?" etc. -Richard A godsend for helping me refresh my Spanish. -Ollie What are you waiting for? Scroll back up and click the buy button to get your copy right now!




Spanish All-in-One For Dummies


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A value-packed guide to speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish Spanish All-in-One For Dummies is the first Dummies All-in-One title in the foreign language category–nearly 800 pages of expert instruction to help people master Spanish basics and beyond. This comprehensive volume features content from all For Dummies Spanish language instruction titles, including Spanish For Dummies, Intermediate Spanish For Dummies, Spanish Verbs For Dummies, and Spanish For Dummies Audio Set. The book's audio CD provides readers with an effective tool to help them start speaking Spanish from day one. Plus, the practical exercises give readers greater confidence in communicating in Spanish, whether traveling or in business.




Emergency


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