Following the familiar, easy-to-use At a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with text accompanied by clear colour diagrams and clinical photographs to support conceptual understanding. Pre-Clinical Dental Skills at a Glance is a valuable resource for students studying dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy or dental nursing, as well as skills-based assessments such as the Overseas Registration Exam or the Licence in Dental Surgery.

Key features include:

• An illustrated introduction to the dental clinical environment, basic operative skills and core clinical skills
• Key concepts are explained and superbly illustrated enabling you to visualise the intended clinical endpoint
• Core clinical skills covered include controlling cross-infection, giving and receiving effective feedback, history taking and communication skills
• A companion website with self-assessment questions for students and teaching notes for instructors

Author Information

Dr James Field is a Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry and Degree Programme Director for the Masters in Clinical Dentistry at the School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, UK. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Education and a Doctorate in the field of Dental Erosion.

Dr Field has received international acclaim for his innovative teaching and is recognised as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators.