Richly illustrated in stunning full colour throughout, this new volume builds on the success of the previous edition and covers everything you need to know to get through your exams safely with the minimum of stress. Prepared in a ‘no nonsense’, easy-to-read fashion, Mosby’s Textbook of Dental Nursing, second edition,covers the A-Z of the latest curriculum and contains an array of helpful ‘pull out’ boxes and other learning features to help you recall key facts. Fully updated with the latest information on legislation and professional practice – including the appropriate use of Social Media – this volume includes updated and new information on anatomy, charting, drug allergy, governance and care of minority and vulnerable groups.

Prepared by leading authorities in the field, Mosby’s Textbook of Dental Nursing, second edition is ideal for candidates sitting NEBDN exams, as well as serving as a ready reference for fully qualified dental nurses and therapists in the hospital, community or general practice setting.

• Ideal for all pre-registration nursing students
• Friendly, no nonsense writing style makes learning easy
• Stunning Gray’s Anatomy artwork aids understanding of human structure and function
• Useful learning features include ‘Terms to Learn’, ‘Key Points’, and ‘Identify and Learn’ boxes
• Over 150 photographs further bring the subject to life!
• Fully updated throughout to incorporate all aspects of the NEBDN pre-registration syllabus
• Accompanying website includes MCQs and other helpful revision aids to help you prepare for exams
• Presents new information on aspects of anatomy, charting, drug allergy, minority and vulnerable groups, fire safety and security

Contents

۱ Dentistry
۲ The Dental Team
۳ Dental Nursing Training, Qualifications and Careers
۴ Dental Nursing Practice and Communication
۵ Health Services: Ethics and Governance
۶ Workplace Hazards and Risk Reduction
۷ Infection and Control
۸ Workplace Health and Safety
۹ Dental and Oral Anatomy and Physiology
۱۰ Dental and Oral Pathology and Disease
۱۱ Dental and Oral Imaging
۱۲ Dental and Oral Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
۱۳ Dental and Oral Health Treatment Planning, Charting and Records
۱۴ Drugs in Dentistry
۱۵ Pain and Anxiety Control
۱۶ Dental Materials and Equipment
۱۷ Restorative Procedures and Materials
۱۸ Surgical Care
۱۹ Surgical Care: Inpatients
۲۰ Orthodontics
۲۱ People with Vulnerability or Special Needs
۲۲ Minority Issues
۲۳ Dental Emergencies
۲۴ Human Anatomy and Physiology
۲۵ Human Pathology and Diseases
۲۶ Health Promotion
۲۷ First Aid and Medical Emergencies