Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide, 9th Edition
New to this edition
- NEW! Updated photos and illustrations focus on the latest advances in implants, orthodontics, and endodontics. Additional photos demonstrate the instruments in use
Key Features
- More than 750 high-quality photos and illustrations include both full and close-up views to help you accurately identify and differentiate dental instruments. Additional photos demonstrate how the instruments are used
- Clear, two-page spreads include a photo of each instrument along with its name, functions, characteristics, practice notes, and sterilization, with chapters progressing from basic instruments to more specialized instruments and state-of-the-art dental technology
- Flashcard-style format is perfect for self-quizzing
- Pocket size, spiral binding, and Velcro® closure enable easy, on-the-go study and use
- Practice Notes and Sterilization Notes summarize common tray setups as well as CDC regulations
- Review activities on the companion Evolve website include chapter quizzes as well as tray setup questions and exercises
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443278693 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Linda Bartolomucci Boyd, RDA, BA, Professor Emeritus, Program Coordinator Registered Dental Assisting Program, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA, USA |
| Copyright Year | 2027 |
| Edition Number | 9 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 111w x 187h (4.38" x 7.38") |
| Illustrations | Approx. 560 illustrations (560 in full color) |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 768 |
| Publication Date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery |


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