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Investigative Pathology of Odontogenic Cysts presents a unique and succinct review of the pathology of odontogenic cysts. The book emphasizes investigative pathology of odontogenic cysts and uses numerous illustrations and tables to reinforce and summarize discussions presented in the text. The book's most important aspect is its attempt to bring together new information regarding odontogenesis and the pathogenesis of odontogenic cysts.Oral biologists and pathologists working with dental tissues will find this book an important reference resource. ... Read more

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This book covers the biological mechanisms involed in disease process, and has been written for dental students studying general or systemic pathology.The text is succinct, readable and very well illustrated with full color diagrams and photographs. The author is Consultant Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pathology and Microbiology ath the University of Brisol.Many pathological processes are the same wherever they occur in the body, and pathology is a subject that underpins a great deal of medicine.It follows that a grounding in pathology is an essential part of training to be a dentist.The text is divided into two parts, in line with the undergraduate pathology course:the general section covers cell pathology, inflammation, immunology and neoplasma, and the systemic section focusses on major organ systems. Written in a readable and concise style by an author with vast experience of teaching and examining students, the book provides summaries of the most salient points of each chapter for easy reference and recall. Pathology in Dentistrywill be of great value to dental students who need to understand the relevance of pathology to their course. ... Read more

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This vibrant, full-color text provides the practical and up-to-date information readers need to understand and diagnose oral injuries and diseases. Organized in a consistent and logical format, it includes the latest discussions on oral pathology, as well as key content on neoplasia, immune-mediated disorders, developmental disorders, and oral manifestations of systemic conditions. Providing thorough discussions of the most common disorders, each chapter also includes a list of the recent review articles and classic publications that are related to the chapter's content. More than 900 photos and illustrations of the oral and maxillofacial region are included, and many photomicrographs are accompanied by simple color line drawings to aid in the detection of disease and abnormal cells. ... Read more

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A pathology instructor from CA
While good in intentions and accurate in information presented, the book lacks clear and concise order and becomes very confusing for the begining pathology student. It also focuses too much on obscure conditions while ignoring more common ones. Very disappointing.

The best oral pathology that I seen
Compare with other oral pathology book, this one give a comprehensive information of different kind of pathology such as etiology, definition of each disease, clinical and radiographic findings and treatment. Excallent pictures make you easily got the ideal of that book. ... Read more

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This clearly written and fully illustrated guide describes the causes of dental caries ("dental decay") and its progression through the tooth. Its emphasis is on prevention as well as early diagnosis so that decay can be arrested in its early stages. In addition, the book discusses the causes of the decay process in enamel and dentine, diet and plaque control, the use of fluoride and fissure sealants, and the properties of restorative materials. Since patient cooperation is vital to prevention, a chapter has been devoted exclusively to methods of teaching patients their essential role in caries control. The book covers methods of prevention from both a scientific and practical point of view so that it is relevant to dental students as well as dentists, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists. This second edition has been fully revised and updated to include the latest research and techniques of clinical practice. ... Read more

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This is a well written book but lacks in problem-solving
The Essentials of Dental Caries describes current opinion on dental caries. It covers caries in enamel and dentine; the effect of saliva, diet, and flouride supplemention on caries; prevention of caries by plaque control and patient motivation; and diagnosis and management of caries. However, this is a specialty book which should be more focused on problem solving. It is lacking a description of the techniques used to develop the above knowledge, and what the future directions of research and public health initiatives are. ... Read more

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Dental Hygienists preparing for certification boards now have the ideal reference for reviewing the Infection Control Procedures. Safety Standards and Infection Control for Dental Hygienists presents thorough coverage of the safety standards and infectious disease prevention in five key areas:Microbiology and Disease Prevention Specific to Dentistry, National Guidelines, Recommendations, and RegulationsAffecting Dental Practice, Infection Control Techniques in the Dental Office, Environmental Health and Safety in the Dental Office, and Office Communications Regarding Infection Control.The detailed content is augmented by Skill Mastery Assessment questions at the end of each chapter to assess comprehension and retention of the material.Numerous hands-on procedures are included in the chapters, which hygienists can put into practice immediately.In addition, many useful charts and forms have been included that may be reproduced for training other members of the dental team.This is a must-have text for dental hygienists to ensure that they are up to speed with the latest procedures to ensure their and their patients' safety. ... Read more