Basic Guide to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a specialist area of dentistry in which the dental nurse plays a key role.

Highly-illustrated and written in a concise, accessible way, the Basic Guide to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will help you understand the role of the dental nurse, from pre- and post-operative surgery preparation (including record keeping and instrument selection) to specific procedures in extractions and dentoalveolar surgery, soft tissue surgery, and more complex areas such as orthognathic surgery, trauma and TMJ dysfunction. It also provides an overview of the relevant anatomy, legal aspects of oral surgery, and a quick reference glossary to key terms.

This is a must-have book for trainee dental nurses preparing for the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing and all registered dental care professionals looking to expand their knowledge and move into this exciting specialist area of practice.