An illustrated introduction to the dental clinical environment, basic operative skills and core clinical sk
Trade Review
“Great diagrams for visual learners.”
“It’s a very good way to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve before you pick up the handpiece.”
“Being able to read about the operative techniques in advance of the practicals was excellent...I knew what to expect and it reinforced the technique when repeating it myself.”
“The book chapters are the perfect length for a quick overview...The sections [on] common pitfalls and criteria are particularly helpful.”
“It all reads very clearly for someone in our position, who is familiar with the basic scientific knowledge but unsure about further detail. The chapters explain and illustrate concepts very easily.”
Table of Contents
Preface vii
How to use your revision guide viii
About the companion website ix
Part 1 The clinical environment 1
1 The clinical environment 2
2 Lifelong learning and reflection 4
3 Simulator jaws 6
4 Basic restorative equipment 8
5 Handpiece maintenance and operation 10
Part 2 Basic operative skills 13
6 Posture and working with a dental mirror 14
7 Effective use of posterior matrices 16
8 Controlling bur depth and angulation 18
9 Investigating and controlling the carious lesion 20
10 Posterior approximal preparations 22
11 Anterior approximal preparations 24
12 Accessing the pulp space 26
13 Direct posterior restorations 28
14 Replacing a cusp with a direct restoration 30
15 Placing cervical restorations 32
16 Restoring incisors 34
17 Periodontal instrumentation 36
18 Moisture control and dental dam 38
19 Records for treatment planning 40
Part 3 Core clinical skills 43
20 Controlling cross-infection 44
21 Communicating and recording information 46
22 Giving and receiving feedback 48
23 Medical histories and the presenting complaint 50
24 Oral health assessment 52
25 Charting the dentition 54
26 Delivering oral hygiene instructions 56
27 Offering smoking cessation advice 58
28 Requesting and reporting on intra-oral radiographs 60
Further reading 62
Index 64
