Questions and Answers for Dental Nurses (Paperback, 3, Revised)

Foreword by Beverley Coker vii

Introduction ix

How to Use this Book xi

Domain 1: Clinical 1

1 General Anatomy and Physiology 3

Medical conditions

Medications

2 Oral Anatomy and Physiology 23

3 Dental Pathology and Microbiology 39

Risks to health

4 Assessment and Diagnosis 65

History-taking

Charting

5 Restorative Dentistry and Dental Materials 85

Fillings

Endodontics

Prosthodontics

6 Minor Oral Surgery, Local Anaesthesia and Anxiety Control 113

Domain 2: Professionalism 127

7 GDC Standards 129

8 Legal and Ethical Issues 139

Legislation

Regulations

Domain 3: Communication 155

9 Oral Health Instruction 157

Disease prevention

Health advice

10 Pre- and Post-operative Advice 173

11 Consent and Record-keeping 189

Domain 4: Management and Leadership 197

12 Health and Safety 199

13 Teamwork 219

Chair-side support

Reception duties

14 Medical Emergencies 233

First aid

Index 245