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Book Description

The expanded and updated new edition of this popular reference explores all aspects of the practice of paediatric dentistry. This text is still the only book in its field to approach the dental care of children from a developmental perspective, enabling readers to provide care appropriate to specific age groups.

 

Synopsis

Divides coverage into four sections that correspond to developmental age groups: birth to age 3, ages 3 to 6, ages 6 to 12 and adolescence * Describes prevention, diagnosis and treatment for each group, as well as the physical, cognitive, emotional and social changes that affect dental care * Presents a brand-new chapter on Dental Public Health Issues in Pediatric Dentistry (Ch. 11) * New Chapter on the Acid Etch Technique and Caries Prevention (Ch. 32) * Offers many new and revised `commentary boxes' in which leading specialists, many new to this edition, discuss specific procedures and cases.

 

Contents

Introduction. Section i. Conception To Age Three. Section ii. Primary Years--Three To Six. Section iii. Transitional Years--Six To Twelve Section iv. Adolescence.