Essentials of Dental Caries

Over 100 full colour photographs and illustrations aid understanding
Emphasizes prevention as well as early diagnosis so that decay can be stopped in its early stages
New to this edition

Brand new user friendly text design to enhance readability
Includes new evidence on plaque control and fluoride toothpaste
New material on dietary advice and the role of operative dentistry in caries control
New material to show the student how to approach caries control for the individual patient, encouraging the student to take an holistic approach as outlined in revised curricula guidelines
Dental caries is a process which may take place on any tooth surface in the oral cavity where dental plaque is allowed to develop over a period of time. The new edition of this popular, clinically relevant book provides the biological background required by dentistry students in order to take the science of cariology to the chairside in the management of patients. It describes the cause of caries and its progression in enamel and dentine. Methods of prevention including plaque control, use of fluoride and dietary control are described. The indications for operative management are covered, as well as how to teach patients their essential role in caries control.

Illustrated in full colour and written in an accessible style, this book will appeal to dental students as well as dental nurses, dental health educators, hygienists, and therapists. It will also be of use to scientists working in the field of clinical cariology and to qualified dentists who wish to update their knowledge.

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Clinical and histological features of carious lesions
3 Caries diagnosis
4 Prevention of caries by plaque control
5 Diet and caries
6 Fluoride supplementation
7 Saliva and caries
8 Patient communication and motivation
9 The operative management of caries