Now available in a second edition, Basics of Dental Technology is a complete reference for the current techniques and materials used in dental technology. §Retains the accessible, task-based approach and step-by-step guidance of the first edition§Features updates throughout, as well as a new chapter on digital dental technology and an interactive student website to support self-assessment§Explains key competencies, concepts, instruments, and equipment, and also introduces more specialist techniques and procedures, such as denture prosthetics, fixed prosthodontics, orthodontic work, and maxillofacial technology§Provides essential information for trainee dental technicians and students learning about dental technology, including study tips and strategies for working effectively within a dental team