B E S T S E L L E R
The Chairside Instructor: A Visual Guide to Case
Presentations, 12th Edition
Includes the most up-to-date patient education information on 50 topics ranging
from daily hygiene habits to identifying symptoms of sleep apnea. This ADA best seller
is an invaluable tool in educating patients and staff alike. With more than 220 images
and explanations of common dental conditions, this resource can be used to explain
conditions to patients or illustrate a treatment plan.
Topics include:
• Plaque and its effects
• Sealants
• Fluoride
• Effects of sugar on
oral health
• Steps of filling a cavity
• Tooth erosion
• Gum recession
• Peri-implantitis
• Tobacco and oral health
• Bruxism
• Wisdom teeth removal
• Children’s airways
• Dry mouth
• Veneers
• Sleep apnea
• Dental emergencies
• Root canal therapy
Features easy-to-clean laminated pages and tabbed sections that help you quickly
locate each topic section. Spiral-bound horizontal layout. 66 pages, 11” x 8.5”.
W01321BT English spiral-bound book +e-book |Members $79.95 Retail $119.95
Book ISBN: 978-1-68447-162-1
W01421BT Spanish spiral-bound book +e-book |Members $79.95 Retail $119.95
Book ISBN: 978-1-68447-165-2
INCLUDES
E-BOOK
ACCESS
For patients, seeing is understanding
With more than 220 images on 50 popular dental topics,
The Chairside Instructor prepares you for just about anything
patients bring your way. Get the book, e-book or app.
New resource makes patient
education into kid’s play
Influence healthy habits
and case acceptance
with pictures.
Laminated for
easy clean up
N E W
The Pediatric Chairside Instructor:
A Visual Guide to Children’s Oral Health
Building on the success of ADA’s classic Chairside Instructor, this new pediatric
guide helps you walk caregivers through the basics of keeping their little ones’
mouths healthy. Using a variety of clinical images, illustrations and infographics,
this book uses easy-to-comprehend language and can be used to explain a range
of conditions and treatments.
Features 29 topics including:
• Tooth development
• Sealants
• Fluoride
• Bite check
• Children’s airways
• Prevention and diagnosis
• Dental conditions
and treatments
• Orthodontics
• Treating cavities in
baby teeth
• Vaping
This essential guide can also be used to teach dental hygiene and dental assisting
students to identify signs and symptoms and discuss treatment options with patients.
Features easy-to-clean, laminated pages and tabbed sections that help you quickly
locate each topic section.
Spiral-bound horizontal layout. 44 pages, 11” x 8.5”.
W01524BT Spiral bound book +e-book Members $64.95 |Retail $97.95
Book ISBN# 978-1-68447-224-6
QTY MEMBER RETAIL
1-9 $79.95 $119.95
10-24 $73.00 $112.95
25+ $67.95 $104.95
QTY MEMBER RETAIL
1-9 $64.95 $97.95
10-24 $59.95 $94.95
25+ $54.95 $90.95
BULK pricing
To order in bulk for your practice or institution,
contact SpecialOrdersPDS@ADA.org.
BULK pricing
To order in bulk for your practice or institution,
contact SpecialOrdersPDS@ADA.org.
Educational institutions:
Email SpecialOrdersPDS@ADA.org
to request a quote, submit a purchase
order, or request information about
licensing options.
8 The Chairside Instructor, 12th Edition © American Dental Association. All rights reserved.
Sugar and Its Effects
Sugary Food and
Drinks Harm Your
Teeth
Plaque is the sticky film of
bacteria that forms on teeth.
When plaque is left on your
teeth, the bacteria in the plaque
use the sugar left over from
food and drinks to make acid.
This acid attacks the hard surface
of your teeth known as enamel
(e-NAM-uhl). The acid can wear
away your enamel, and cavities
can start to form.
Having sugary foods or drinks
many times a day allows bacteria
to make acid throughout the day.
This raises your risk of getting
cavities.
Cavities beyond the earliest
stage do not go away on
their own and must be
treated by a dentist.
How Much Sugar Are You Drinking?
A lot of sugar can slip by in the things you drink. Take a look at how much added sugar there
is in popular beverages like fruit drinks and sodas.
*Excludes 100% fruit and vegetable juices and juice concentrates, because all products contain 0 g added sugars, following FDA regulations.
Source: Developed based on data from Ng SW, Ostrowski JD, Li KP. 2017. Trends in added sugars from packaged beverages available and
purchased by US households, 2007–2012. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 106(1):179-88.
Regular Soda &
Energy Drinks
Fruit-Flavored Drinks
Fruit &Vegetable
Juice Drinks*
Sweetened Dairy
Ready to Drink
Coffees &Teas
Sports Drinks
Flavored Waters
1 2 3 4 5 6
Sugar (tsp.) /8 fl. oz.
6 tsp.
4 ¾ tsp.
4 ¼ tsp.
3 ½ tsp.
3 tsp.
2 ¾ tsp.
¾ tsp.
Gum Disease
22 The Chairside Instructor, 12th Edition © American Dental Association. All rights reserved.
Gum Recession
When the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth wears away or pulls
back, exposing more of the tooth’s root it is called gum recession
(re-SESH-un) or receding gums. This can leave the tooth root exposed, or unprotected, and your tooth may become sensitive to hot and cold.
The exposed tooth root is also more at risk for decay.
Even if you take good care of your teeth, gum recession is possible.elp
Possible Causes of Gum Recession:11-12
• periodontal (gum) disease
• brushing your teeth too hard or using a toothbrush with hard
• heavy plaque buildup
• crowded or tilted teeth
• trauma to gum tissues, such as a injury11-13
• partial dentures that don’t fit right
• genetics—some people are born with gums
• smoking and using any kind of tobacco8mos.
• habits like picking at teeth with sharp objects
• oral jewelry that rubs against the gums
receding upper
exposed tooth root
Gums receding lower teeth.
Image ©Elsevier Inc. All
inflamed
gum tissue
4 The Pediatric Chairside Instructor © American Dental Association. All righ reserved.
T
oo thD
ev elop
me
nt
The chart to the left shows when each tooth usually comes
in (erupts) and is lost (sheds). N ot all children get the same
te th t the same time. Teeth may come in earlier or later
than shown here. Most ch ldren h ve a ull set of 20 baby
teeth by the time they are 3 years old.
Baby teeth are important. They hold space for the adult,
permanent teeth, and they help with chewing. Baby teeth
al o h when learning to talk. The front teeth es pecially
are important in helping your child make certain sounds,
like “s,” “f, ” and “tGumsIf h. bab teeonh ar losteeth. t oo early, it may
be difficult for yoImagec©ElsevierleInc.rnAlltrightsspreserved.clearly.kaeoaldihur
Tooth Development: Primary Teeth
Baby teeth, also called p rimary or deciduous (de-SID-joo-us)
tee th, help children chew and speak normally. They hold
spa e in he j ws fo the dult (permane t) tee h that
co e in later.
Adult tee th
start to form
under the
baby teeth.
EarbristlesildhoodChyl
Adult teeth arightstereserved.teb
Baby (Primary) Teeth
*The age at eruption/shed ding varies and is less important
than the order in which the teeth come in or fall out.
Upper Teeth Erupt Shed
1 Central in cisor 6-10 mos. 7-8 yrs.
2 Lateral incisor 8-12 mos. 8-9 yrs.
3 Canine (cuspid) 16-20 mos. yrs.
4 First molar 11-18 mos. 9-11 yrs.
5 Second molar 20-30 mos. 9-12 yrs.
Lower Teeth E rupt Shed
5 Second molar 20-30 mos. yrs.
4 First molar 11-18 mos. 10-12 yrs.
3 Canine (cuspid) 16-20 mos. 9-11 yrs.
2 Lateral incisor 7-10 mos. 7-8 yrs.
1 Central incisor 5- 6-7 yrs.
1 1
1 1 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
2
2
3 3
4 4
5 5
2
Order of Eruption*
Gum Disease
22 The Chairside Instructor, 12th Edition © American Dental Association. All rights reserved.
Gum Recessionweakorthinarethat
When the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth wears away or pulls of the it is called
gum recession
(re-SESH-un) or This can root or unprotected, may to hot and cold. root is also for decay. if you take good your Possible Causes of Gum Recession:
• periodontal (gum) disease
• brushing your teeth too hard or using a toothbrush with hard bristles
•
• crowded or tilted teethhteha3t0sdays.6b%e)fosraeidcothmapltheoyf
• trauma to gum tissues, such as a sports injuryveerting
• don’t fit
• genetics—some people with gums that are thin or weakgh
• smoking and using kind of
• like at sharp objects
• oral that against the
Gums receding on upper teeth. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
exposed tooth root
Gums receding lower teeth. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
inflamed gum tissue
35 T he Pediatric C hairsid e Instr uctor © Amer ican De ntal A s ociat ion. ll rights reserv ed.
arO
l htlaeH
Vaping Is Notts Ha ml s M any people take up v apin g, t hin king i ’s sa e r th an
sm oking c igare ttes, ciga rs, or pip es, us ing s mok eless
tob acco ,bu t vap ing c o e s ith he alth risk s, too .
Children and Tee s Vaping Is a Public
Health T reat
aping is e spe ciall com mon am ong c hildr en f rom midd le
sch ool to hi gh sc hoo l. In a 20 23 st udy, abo u 1 out
ever y 22 mid dle scho ol st en t (4
t
ad used e-cig a et tes in t h e st udy q ue tio n aire. In ame stud y, 1 o e y
10 high scho ol s tude nts (10% re r ed a ving used an
e-ci garet te in th prev i us 30 d ys .
Vsports aping
In a 2023 study, about 1
in 22
middle school students .....and ..........1
in 10
hi school students
recently used e-c garettes.
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Prevention
and Diagnosis
PA
T
I
E
N
T
E
D
U
C
A
T
I
O N
CHAIRSIDE
INSTRUCTOR
The Chairside Instructor: A Visual Guide to Case
Presentations, 12th Edition
Includes the most up-to-date patient education information on 50 topics ranging
from daily hygiene habits to identifying symptoms of sleep apnea. This ADA best seller
is an invaluable tool in educating patients and staff alike. With more than 220 images
and explanations of common dental conditions, this resource can be used to explain
conditions to patients or illustrate a treatment plan.
Topics include:
• Plaque and its effects
• Sealants
• Fluoride
• Effects of sugar on
oral health
• Steps of filling a cavity
• Tooth erosion
• Gum recession
• Peri-implantitis
• Tobacco and oral health
• Bruxism
• Wisdom teeth removal
• Children’s airways
• Dry mouth
• Veneers
• Sleep apnea
• Dental emergencies
• Root canal therapy
Features easy-to-clean laminated pages and tabbed sections that help you quickly
locate each topic section. Spiral-bound horizontal layout. 66 pages, 11” x 8.5”.
W01321BT English spiral-bound book +e-book |Members $79.95 Retail $119.95
Book ISBN: 978-1-68447-162-1
W01421BT Spanish spiral-bound book +e-book |Members $79.95 Retail $119.95
Book ISBN: 978-1-68447-165-2
INCLUDES
E-BOOK
ACCESS
For patients, seeing is understanding
With more than 220 images on 50 popular dental topics,
The Chairside Instructor prepares you for just about anything
patients bring your way. Get the book, e-book or app.
New resource makes patient
education into kid’s play
Influence healthy habits
and case acceptance
with pictures.
Laminated for
easy clean up
N E W
The Pediatric Chairside Instructor:
A Visual Guide to Children’s Oral Health
Building on the success of ADA’s classic Chairside Instructor, this new pediatric
guide helps you walk caregivers through the basics of keeping their little ones’
mouths healthy. Using a variety of clinical images, illustrations and infographics,
this book uses easy-to-comprehend language and can be used to explain a range
of conditions and treatments.
Features 29 topics including:
• Tooth development
• Sealants
• Fluoride
• Bite check
• Children’s airways
• Prevention and diagnosis
• Dental conditions
and treatments
• Orthodontics
• Treating cavities in
baby teeth
• Vaping
This essential guide can also be used to teach dental hygiene and dental assisting
students to identify signs and symptoms and discuss treatment options with patients.
Features easy-to-clean, laminated pages and tabbed sections that help you quickly
locate each topic section.
Spiral-bound horizontal layout. 44 pages, 11” x 8.5”.
W01524BT Spiral bound book +e-book Members $64.95 |Retail $97.95
Book ISBN# 978-1-68447-224-6
QTY MEMBER RETAIL
1-9 $79.95 $119.95
10-24 $73.00 $112.95
25+ $67.95 $104.95
QTY MEMBER RETAIL
1-9 $64.95 $97.95
10-24 $59.95 $94.95
25+ $54.95 $90.95
BULK pricing
To order in bulk for your practice or institution,
contact SpecialOrdersPDS@ADA.org.
BULK pricing
To order in bulk for your practice or institution,
contact SpecialOrdersPDS@ADA.org.
Educational institutions:
Email SpecialOrdersPDS@ADA.org
to request a quote, submit a purchase
order, or request information about
licensing options.
8 The Chairside Instructor, 12th Edition © American Dental Association. All rights reserved.
Sugar and Its Effects
Sugary Food and
Drinks Harm Your
Teeth
Plaque is the sticky film of
bacteria that forms on teeth.
When plaque is left on your
teeth, the bacteria in the plaque
use the sugar left over from
food and drinks to make acid.
This acid attacks the hard surface
of your teeth known as enamel
(e-NAM-uhl). The acid can wear
away your enamel, and cavities
can start to form.
Having sugary foods or drinks
many times a day allows bacteria
to make acid throughout the day.
This raises your risk of getting
cavities.
Cavities beyond the earliest
stage do not go away on
their own and must be
treated by a dentist.
How Much Sugar Are You Drinking?
A lot of sugar can slip by in the things you drink. Take a look at how much added sugar there
is in popular beverages like fruit drinks and sodas.
*Excludes 100% fruit and vegetable juices and juice concentrates, because all products contain 0 g added sugars, following FDA regulations.
Source: Developed based on data from Ng SW, Ostrowski JD, Li KP. 2017. Trends in added sugars from packaged beverages available and
purchased by US households, 2007–2012. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 106(1):179-88.
Regular Soda &
Energy Drinks
Fruit-Flavored Drinks
Fruit &Vegetable
Juice Drinks*
Sweetened Dairy
Ready to Drink
Coffees &Teas
Sports Drinks
Flavored Waters
1 2 3 4 5 6
Sugar (tsp.) /8 fl. oz.
6 tsp.
4 ¾ tsp.
4 ¼ tsp.
3 ½ tsp.
3 tsp.
2 ¾ tsp.
¾ tsp.
Gum Disease
22 The Chairside Instructor, 12th Edition © American Dental Association. All rights reserved.
Gum Recession
When the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth wears away or pulls
back, exposing more of the tooth’s root it is called gum recession
(re-SESH-un) or receding gums. This can leave the tooth root exposed, or unprotected, and your tooth may become sensitive to hot and cold.
The exposed tooth root is also more at risk for decay.
Even if you take good care of your teeth, gum recession is possible.elp
Possible Causes of Gum Recession:11-12
• periodontal (gum) disease
• brushing your teeth too hard or using a toothbrush with hard
• heavy plaque buildup
• crowded or tilted teeth
• trauma to gum tissues, such as a injury11-13
• partial dentures that don’t fit right
• genetics—some people are born with gums
• smoking and using any kind of tobacco8mos.
• habits like picking at teeth with sharp objects
• oral jewelry that rubs against the gums
receding upper
exposed tooth root
Gums receding lower teeth.
Image ©Elsevier Inc. All
inflamed
gum tissue
4 The Pediatric Chairside Instructor © American Dental Association. All righ reserved.
T
oo thD
ev elop
me
nt
The chart to the left shows when each tooth usually comes
in (erupts) and is lost (sheds). N ot all children get the same
te th t the same time. Teeth may come in earlier or later
than shown here. Most ch ldren h ve a ull set of 20 baby
teeth by the time they are 3 years old.
Baby teeth are important. They hold space for the adult,
permanent teeth, and they help with chewing. Baby teeth
al o h when learning to talk. The front teeth es pecially
are important in helping your child make certain sounds,
like “s,” “f, ” and “tGumsIf h. bab teeonh ar losteeth. t oo early, it may
be difficult for yoImagec©ElsevierleInc.rnAlltrightsspreserved.clearly.kaeoaldihur
Tooth Development: Primary Teeth
Baby teeth, also called p rimary or deciduous (de-SID-joo-us)
tee th, help children chew and speak normally. They hold
spa e in he j ws fo the dult (permane t) tee h that
co e in later.
Adult tee th
start to form
under the
baby teeth.
EarbristlesildhoodChyl
Adult teeth arightstereserved.teb
Baby (Primary) Teeth
*The age at eruption/shed ding varies and is less important
than the order in which the teeth come in or fall out.
Upper Teeth Erupt Shed
1 Central in cisor 6-10 mos. 7-8 yrs.
2 Lateral incisor 8-12 mos. 8-9 yrs.
3 Canine (cuspid) 16-20 mos. yrs.
4 First molar 11-18 mos. 9-11 yrs.
5 Second molar 20-30 mos. 9-12 yrs.
Lower Teeth E rupt Shed
5 Second molar 20-30 mos. yrs.
4 First molar 11-18 mos. 10-12 yrs.
3 Canine (cuspid) 16-20 mos. 9-11 yrs.
2 Lateral incisor 7-10 mos. 7-8 yrs.
1 Central incisor 5- 6-7 yrs.
1 1
1 1 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
2
2
3 3
4 4
5 5
2
Order of Eruption*
Gum Disease
22 The Chairside Instructor, 12th Edition © American Dental Association. All rights reserved.
Gum Recessionweakorthinarethat
When the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth wears away or pulls of the it is called
gum recession
(re-SESH-un) or This can root or unprotected, may to hot and cold. root is also for decay. if you take good your Possible Causes of Gum Recession:
• periodontal (gum) disease
• brushing your teeth too hard or using a toothbrush with hard bristles
•
• crowded or tilted teethhteha3t0sdays.6b%e)fosraeidcothmapltheoyf
• trauma to gum tissues, such as a sports injuryveerting
• don’t fit
• genetics—some people with gums that are thin or weakgh
• smoking and using kind of
• like at sharp objects
• oral that against the
Gums receding on upper teeth. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
exposed tooth root
Gums receding lower teeth. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
inflamed gum tissue
35 T he Pediatric C hairsid e Instr uctor © Amer ican De ntal A s ociat ion. ll rights reserv ed.
arO
l htlaeH
Vaping Is Notts Ha ml s M any people take up v apin g, t hin king i ’s sa e r th an
sm oking c igare ttes, ciga rs, or pip es, us ing s mok eless
tob acco ,bu t vap ing c o e s ith he alth risk s, too .
Children and Tee s Vaping Is a Public
Health T reat
aping is e spe ciall com mon am ong c hildr en f rom midd le
sch ool to hi gh sc hoo l. In a 20 23 st udy, abo u 1 out
ever y 22 mid dle scho ol st en t (4
t
ad used e-cig a et tes in t h e st udy q ue tio n aire. In ame stud y, 1 o e y
10 high scho ol s tude nts (10% re r ed a ving used an
e-ci garet te in th prev i us 30 d ys .
Vsports aping
In a 2023 study, about 1
in 22
middle school students .....and ..........1
in 10
hi school students
recently used e-c garettes.
ORDER BY PHONE: 800.947.4746 40 41 ORDER ONLINE: ADASTORE.ORG
Prevention
and Diagnosis
PA
T
I
E
N
T
E
D
U
C
A
T
I
O N
CHAIRSIDE
INSTRUCTOR
