Reflect changes in clinical practice, legislation and regulation. Intertwines the subjects of dental hygiene and dental therapy to provide a comprehensive resource for students of these courses, as well as those studying new degree programmes in oral health science. Designed as a dedicated companion text for these disciplines and should enable students to streamline their primary reading. Following course developments and an expansion in the remits of both hygienists and therapists, is written not only for students, but also as a revision aid for those already in practice. Interactive questions on a companion website allow the reader to test their knowledge and understanding. Dedicated to relevant oral sciences: anatomy; histology; embryology; oral medicine and pathology. Fourteen chapters provide coverage of the core syllabus for dental hygiene and therapy. Dedicated to primary dental care services and law, ethics and professionalism.