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 and orthodontic work * 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