This Handbook for Dental Nurses is written by three experienced dental nurses who understand how difficult it is to retain all the knowledge learnt during training, while keeping up-to-date with developments in dentistry. This book provides a practical, quick reference handbook, which is easy to understand and helps dental nurses to maintain high standards in clinical practice. This is not a textbook containing the theory underpinning dental nursing; the focus is on checklists, helpful hints and practical information. Photographs and diagrams help to show good practice in all aspects of dental nursing. The book is aimed principally at dental nurses in practice, especially those who are newly qualified, returning to work, or those who will be 'grandparented' in terms of registration. Student dental nurses will find this a valuable guide to the clinical environment. In all, an excellent ready reference for every dental surgery.

The main purpose of this book is to provide clear, straightforward information about the key requirements relating to health and safety in dental practices, with a practical and user-friendly approach to help manage these issues on a day-to-day basis. It assists practice managers, dentists, dental nurses and other team members in making health and safety 'second nature' by integrating it into their usual routine - thereby preventing accidents, addressing unacceptable working practices, and maintaining professional standards in order to ensure, so far as is reasonable, the protection of employees and patients. The book offers comprehensive coverage of all major topics, from the handling of hazardous substances to the management of medical emergencies. Each chapter includes: * A tab for ease of reference * A bulleted list outlining the scope of the chapter * A list of figures * An introduction to the subject and its relevance to the dental practice * A list of key legislation relating to the subject * The subject content broken down into sub-headings * A summary to help reflection and recollection * An action check list to measure against existing working practices * frequently asked questions to assist in practical application Each topic is covered with specific reference to dental practice needs, with all the necessary detail but no excessive technicality. Ultimately, this book shows how a healthy and safe workplace is eminently achievable.