Basic guide to orthodontic dental nursing / Fiona Grist.

Includes index.

Definition of orthodontics -- The first appointment -- Occlusal indices -- Motivation -- Leaflets -- Oral hygiene -- Removable appliances -- Palatal and lingual arches and quad helix -- Rapid maxillary expansion -- Headgear -- Functional appliances -- Temporary anchorage devices and magnets -- Fixed appliances : what they do and what is used -- Fixed appliances : direct bonding -- Fixed appliances : indirect bonding and lingual orthodontics -- Ectopic canines -- Debonding -- Retention and retainers -- Aligners -- Multi-disciplinary orthodontics -- Adult orthodontics -- Mandibular advancement devices -- Storage of orthodontic records : digital and tangible -- Descriptions and photographs of most commonly used instruments and auxiliaries -- Certificate in orthodontic nursing and extended duties -- Orthodontic therapists -- Professional groups for orthodontic dental nurses.

"The Basic Guide to Orthodontic Dental Nursing is a must-have introduction for those seeking to develop their knowledge and understanding of this core area of clinical practice. Fully revised, it is designed to reflect sections of the syllabus of the NEBDN Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing. Chapters cover key topics such as tooth eruption patterns, removable and fixed appliances, de-bonding, and retention. There are also sections on care prior to treatment, including the requirements for a first appointment, and there is helpful guidance on maintaining motivation -- particularly for young patients and their parents. Written in a clear and accessible format, with colour illustration throughout, the book is a guide for all dental nurses with an interest in orthodontics"-- Provided by publisher.