NVQs for Dental Nurses


Book Description

NVQs for Dental Nurses provides trainee dental nurses with a central course companion for the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Oral Healthcare. It offers comprehensive support on mandatory units of the course in addition to supplying material on the optional units most common to clinical dentistry. Modern to the core, the book will develop the NVQ dental nurse’s understanding of current dental practice, as well as providing refreshing reading for those educated on the ‘National’ course. The book positions dental nursing within a progressive education framework and embraces an holistic ethos of patient care. It provides essential reading for students of dental nursing and is a timely addition to the literature for practising, returning or refocusing dental nurses.




Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3


Book Description

Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is the new edition of the must-have study companion for trainee dental nurses preparing for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (formerly NVQ). The book offers comprehensive support on the units assessed by portfolio - from first aid and health and safety to specific chairside support procedures - as well as the four areas of the course tested by multiple choice questions: infection control, oral health assessment, dental radiography and oral health management. This third edition of an established revision text has been substantially revised and restructured in line with the new qualification and reflects changes in the regulations and legislature affecting dentistry and dental workplaces, all of which have an effect on the daily role and working life of the dental nurse. It will be an invaluable guide for dental nurse trainees, qualified dental nurses and course providers. - Expanded and revised, with extensive coverage of the fifteen Diploma units - In full colour throughout with over 400 illustrations - Companion website with downloadable glossary and MCQs for revision and self-assessment




Levison's Textbook for Dental Nurses


Book Description

Levison's Textbook for Dental Nurses is a must have for all students studying for their dental nurse qualification. Whilst retaining the core information on dental nursing which has made this book a deserved classic, this 10th Edition has been substantially revised to reflect recent changes to many areas of the syllabus and also to the format of the examination. Chapters have been added on brand new areas of study, namely communication skills and dental nurse registration, regulation and responsibilities. This latest edition fully reflects recent and substantial developments in the dental nursing profession including mandatory registration, new legislation, the New General Dental Services contract, and the subsequent increased pressure for continuing professional development.




NVQs for Dental Nurses


Book Description

'NVQs for Dental Nurses' provides trainee dental nurses with a core companion to the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Oral Healthcare. The book offers comprehensive support on mandatory units of the course in addition to supplying material on the optional units most common to clinical dentistry. The second edition has been substantially revised and restructured in line with the newly updated NVQ course.




Mosby's Textbook of Dental Nursing E-Book


Book Description

This Elsevier title is a Pageburst product which provides you with the printed volume PLUS an e-book. Pageburst (formerly Evolve eBooks) allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other Pageburst titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic 'bookshelf' so that you can search across your entire electronic library. Mosby's Textbook of Dental Nursing is a brand new comprehensive learning resource which contains everything a dental nurse needs to know to perform safely and effectively in the clinical environment. Prepared by leading authorities in the field, this book is ideal for candidates sitting the National Diploma in Dental Nursing or City and Guilds qualifications in Dental Nursing, as well as serving as a ready reference for fully qualified dental nurses and therapists in the hospital, community or general practice setting. - Designed specifically for pre-registration dental nurses - Prepared by authors of international renown - Ideal for the National Diploma in Dental Nursing as well as City and Guilds qualifications - An easy-to-read format to aid learning - Over 150 illustrations and photographs bringing the subject to life! - 'Terms to learn' boxes providing useful word definitions on the spot - 'Key points' boxes highlighting core messages to be remembered - 'Identify and learn' boxes to help you transfer your knowledge into the workplace - Completely up-to-date with links to relevant websites




NVQs for Dental Nurses


Book Description

'NVQs for Dental Nurses' provides trainee dental nurses with a core companion to the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Oral Healthcare. The book offers comprehensive support on mandatory units of the course in addition to supplying material on the optional units most common to clinical dentistry. The second edition has been substantially revised and restructured in line with the newly updated NVQ course.




Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3


Book Description

Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is the new edition of the must-have study companion for trainee dental nurses preparing for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (formerly NVQ). The book offers comprehensive support on the units assessed by portfolio - from first aid and health and safety to specific chairside support procedures - as well as the four areas of the course tested by multiple choice questions: infection control, oral health assessment, dental radiography and oral health management. This third edition of an established revision text has been substantially revised and restructured in line with the new qualification and reflects changes in the regulations and legislature affecting dentistry and dental workplaces, all of which have an effect on the daily role and working life of the dental nurse. It will be an invaluable guide for dental nurse trainees, qualified dental nurses and course providers. - Expanded and revised, with extensive coverage of the fifteen Diploma units - In full colour throughout with over 400 illustrations - Companion website with downloadable glossary and MCQs for revision and self-assessment




Advanced Dental Nursing


Book Description

A must have companion for every dental nurse for the post-certification courses in oral health education, special care, sedation and orthodontics. It also now contains a brand new section introducing material for the new post-certification course in dental implant nursing. This second edition has been fully revised and updated in light of recent changes in the dental nursing profession – namely the NHS contract, compulsory registration and continuing professional development. User-friendly structure allows for it to be read from cover to cover or dipped into as required.




Oxford Handbook for the Dental Foundation and Core Training Programmes


Book Description

The Oxford Handbook for the Dental Foundation and Core Training Programmes presents key information to allow dental graduates and trainees a detailed insight into the core skills and knowledge needed to optimise the educational value and opportunities offered by the training programmes. Providing practical application of the different dental disciplines, you will be given pertinent insights into your role as a trainee enabling you to focus on your professional development and excel in post. Written by generalists, trainees, and specialists who themselves have undergone training, the handbook presents a thorough and relevant guide to all aspects of the trainee's role. This brand new title in the Oxford Handbook series is an essential resource for all those about to start or currently undergoing dental training, and will enable trainees to rise to the challenges of the modern practicing dentist.




Conscious Sedation for Dentistry


Book Description

A comprehensive textbook on the principles and practice of sedation in dentistry Drawing on the success of Clinical Sedation in Dentistry, this new edition covers all aspects of conscious sedation in dentistry. Written by experienced educators and internationally renowned researchers in the field, Conscious Sedation for Dentistry, Second Edition has been fully updated to include new national guidelines and equipment recommendations, and a companion website featuring self-assessment questions. Clear, concise, and reader-friendly throughout, chapters cover anxiety management, applied anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, pharmacology of sedation agents, oral and intranasal sedation, inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation, complications and emergencies, sedation and special care dentistry, and medico-legal and ethical considerations. Conscious Sedation for Dentistry, Second Edition is ideal for undergraduate dental students and dentists undertaking conscious sedation, as well as dental nurses completing post-registration sedation courses.