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.
Key Features
- 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!
New Features
- 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
- Discusses the latest guidance on the use of Social Media
- Downloadable image bank helps you prepare essays and assignments
Section A Dental Nursing: Serving the Public
Chapter 1 Dentistry
Chapter 2 The Dental Team
Chapter 3 Dental Nursing Training, Qualifications and Careers
Chapter 4 Dental Nursing Practice and Communication
Chapter 5 Health Services: Ethics and Governance
Section B Dental Nursing: Protecting Patients and Staff
Chapter 6 Workplace Hazards and Risk Reduction
Chapter 7 Infection and Control
Chapter 8 Workplace Health and Safety
Section C Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Disease
Chapter 9 Dental and Oral Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 10 Dental and Oral Pathology and Disease
Chapter 11 Dental and Oral Imaging
Section D Dental Disease, Prevention and Care
Chapter 12 Dental and Oral Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Chapter 13 Dental and Oral Health Treatment Planning, Charting and Records
Chapter 14 Drugs in Dentistry
Chapter 15 Pain and Anxiety Control
Chapter 16 Dental Materials and Equipment
Chapter 17 Restorative Procedures and Materials
Chapter 18 Surgical Care
Chapter 19 Surgical Care: Inpatients
Chapter 20 Orthodontics
Chapter 21 People with Vulnerability or Special Needs
Chapter 22 Minority Issues
Chapter 23 Dental Emergencies
Section E Human Disease Prevention and Care
Chapter 24 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 25 Human Pathology and Diseases
Chapter 26 Health Promotion
Chapter 27 First Aid and Medical Emergencies
Select Glossary of Abbreviations
Preregistration dental nursing students
Excellent illustrations and easy to navigate