Pickard's Manual of Operative Dentistry (Free E-Book)

By Edwina A. M. Kidd, Bernard G. N. Smith, Timothy F. Watson,

* Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
* Number Of Pages: 224
* Publication Date: 2003-10-16
* Sales Rank: 1630398
* ISBN / ASIN: 0198509286
* EAN: 9780198509288
* Binding: Paperback
* Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
* Studio: Oxford University Press, USA

Book Description:

The new edition of this best-selling dentistry textbook has been thoroughly updated as operative dentistry is a rapidly developing area particularly with regard to dental materials and techniques. The book describes clearly and concisely the indications and methods for all common operative and conservative procedures in dental practice. Procedures and techniques are illustrated in full colour and, where appropriate, step-by-step sequences are given. Its popularity lies in the fact that it doubles as an atlas and the text is clear and accessible. Thoroughly updated, and with a new co-author, the book has taken a shift towards prevention in line with changes in dental practice, includes a new section on preventing trauma and significant new research on the diagnosis of caries. The new edition covers the much larger range of dental materials available and many of the old photographs have been replaced. There is up-to-date information on infection control, sterilisation, the use of new instruments and a section on ultrasonic and electro-surgical equipment. The Eighth Edition includes increased coverage of bonding techniques which in turn allow much less destructive tooth preparation. In line with current teaching practices, the new edition takes a more problem-based approach with emphasis on managing disease rather than treating it as an example of real problem solving. Many of the changes in this edition are based on recent research evidence thereby taking an evidence-based approach to the subject. REVIEWS FROM THE PREVIOUS EDITION It is a book of perspectives and of context, and to the author's credit. It presents these quite well. ... Broader than most dental texts in its perspective, and shorter than almost all other operative texts in its length, this edition of Pickard's Manual is a very readable collection of treatment guidelines for operative dentistry. Canadian Dental Association Journal ...it is primarily aimed at the undergraduate, but it can be recommended to practitioners who over the years have slipped into a routine based on how they were taught twenty or more years ago ... This is a well illustrated, well set out and easy to read manual which can be recommended to undergraduates and not-so-new graduates alike. Australian Dental Journal