A new text book for dental students and recently-graduated dentists edited by a dental expert from Plymouth University and including contributions from six of her colleagues, is set to make an important contribution to dental education.
, Foundation Dean of the Peninsula Dental School at Plymouth University and a nationally-recognised dental public health expert, has edited “Dentistry at a Glance”, the central title in the “At a Glance” series for dental students published by Wiley.
Included in the book are contributions from her colleagues at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry including , Professor David Moles, , , and .
“Dentistry at a Glance” leads readers through what is required by the General Dental Council of dental learning, from the principles of core issues such as patient confidentiality and taking a patient history, to diagnosis and treatment in key clinical areas. These include medical emergencies, endodontics, dental trauma, oral medicine and pathology, the medically-compromised patient, and orthodontics.
The book also includes sections on oral healthcare issues and crucial practical guidance on running a dental practice.
According to publisher Wiley, “Dentistry at a Glance” is “a concise and accessible introduction to the study of dentistry, as well as a useful revision guide for newly-qualified dentists developing their careers.”
Professor Kay commented:
“We are confident that we have produced a really useful resource for undergraduates and the recently-qualified in dentistry. We have drawn on the knowledge and expertise of respected dental practitioners, academics and theorists not just from Plymouth University but also from around the world, and I am greatly thankful to them for their input and support.”