Author Profiles ix
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xiv
1 Career Development Pathways 1
Introduction 2
Governing bodies and professional associations 3
Continuing professional development (CPD) 5
Further activities and resources for CPD 7
Career opportunities 11
Interprofessional development 20
Teaching and training 23
References and further reading 25
2 Oral Health Education 26
Promoting oral health 27
Care of appliances and advanced restorations 63
Dental public health 65
Planning and setting up a preventive dental unit 69
Planning and preparing an exhibition or display 71
References and further reading 76
3 Special Care Dentistry 77
Introduction 78
Legislative framework 81
Working principles 83
A practical approach 85
Learning disability 91
Physical impairment 95
Cardiovascular system 107
Cancer of the head and neck region 117
Respiratory disorders 118
Endocrine disorders 121
Gastrointestinal and related disorders 128
Neurological and psychiatric disorders 138
References and further reading 158
4 Sedation 159
Management of anxiety 160
Patient assessment 168
Applied physiology and anatomy 174
Monitoring 183
Pharmacology 189
Sedation techniques: practical considerations 204
Medical emergencies 224
Medico-legal issues 234
References and further reading 243
5 Orthodontic Dental Nursing 245
Anatomical structures relevant to orthodontics 246
Biology of tooth movement 258
Classifi cation of occlusion and malocclusion 261
Indications for orthodontic treatment 265
Orthodontic treatment 267
Orthodontic assessment 275
Orthodontic appliances and treatment options 293
Timing of orthodontic treatment 320
Cleft lip and palate 321
Infection control 325
Laboratory skills 326
Oral health and care of appliances 328
Orthodontic stock control 331
Medico-legal aspects 332
Occlusal indices 338
References and further reading 347
6 Dental Implantology 349
Introduction 350
Management of the missing tooth 350
Applied anatomy 360
Patient assessment 367
Implant treatment 373
Types of surgical procedure 377
Implant-retained prostheses 379
Maintenance and monitoring of dental implants 382
Implant stock control 385
Medico-legal aspects 388
References and further reading 390
7 The Future 391
Future developments in training and education 391
Information technology development 393
Clinical governance 394
Research in primary care 398
References and further reading 402
Abbreviations 404
Index 409
