As well as the basics it highlights the core competencies and contains further information which is of use to qualified dental nurses working in general dental practice, in the NHS or private sector, dental hospitals, and community dental services. The book is aimed primarily at dental nurses and will also be valuable to dental surgeons, tutors, and assessors to facilitate the learning and development of their students. Readership: All trainee and newly qualified dental nurses working in dental hospitals, community dental services, and in general general dental practice in both the NHS and private sector.