Basic Guide to Dental Procedures

Carole Hollins BDS, is a Dental Practitioner from Stoke-on-Trent, England. She is also an approved clinical supervisor for dental nurses undergoing conscious sedation training and former Examiner for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, former presiding xaminer for NEBDN qualifications, and was chairman of the NEBDN from 2010 to 2012. Carole is also the author of the highly popular dental nurse textbook, Levison’s Textbook for Dental Nurses 12th Edition and its companion revision aid, Questions and Answers for Dental Nurses.

• How to use this book iv 1 Preventive techniques 12 Oral hygiene instruction 63 Scaling and polishing 214 Diagnostic techniques 335 Tooth restoration with fillings 526 Tooth restoration with crowns, bridges, veneers or inlays 627 Tooth restoration with endodontic techniques 768 Tooth extraction 909 Tooth replacement with dentures 10110 Tooth replacement with implants 11311 Treatment under conscious sedation 12112 Tooth alignment with orthodontic appliances 13413 Tooth whitening 14714 Extended duties of the dental nurse 157Assessment sheets 209Glossary of terms 212Index 218

"This third edition of Basic Guide to Dental Procedures by Carole Hollins is a valuable resource for trainee dental nurses and anyone working in the profession of dentistry. Its comprehensive coverage, clear explanations, and practical applications make it a must-read. The detailed procedural guides and practical tips can be directly applied in a clinical setting"- Rebecca Silver, Published in BDJ Team (Vol 11/7 July 2024)