Anatomy Of Orofacial Structures

This comprehensive introductory text is perfect for students studying dentistry at any level or scope, featuring coverage of dental anatomy and head and neck anatomy, as well as oral histology and embryology. The easy-to-understand text material is enhanced and supported with abundant, high quality illustrations. This edition combines the text with built-in workbook features that enhance and reinforce learning. Flashcards help students memorize and quickly recall vital facts. No other text of its kind offers a learning package this complete! This is one of the only dental anatomy texts that cover all areas of study (dental anatomy, oral histology and embryology, and head and neck anatomy), written at an appropriate level for all students studying the dental sciences. Over 550 excellent illustrations support the text, including simple, accurate, effective line drawings that clearly show what the text explains and make difficult subject matter easier for students to comprehend. Review questions at the end of each chapter provide an opportunity for students to evaluate their understanding of the chapter material and review areas of weakness. Multiple-choice tests at the end of each unit enable students to check their comprehension of related topics and evaluate areas of weakness. A comprehensive glossary of all key terms throughout the chapters is provided at the end of the book so students can easily look up the definition of a key term at any time. Objectives listed at the beginning of all chapters outline what students should know after completing the chapter. Suggested readings refer the reader to current and classic resources for further study. A perforated workbook section is incorporated into the text, offering questions that follow the format of the dental hygiene national exam and the dental assisting certification exam. Additional flashcards include illustrations on one side and succinct, critical information on the other that students can use to review and memorize key concepts. A new chapter on Root Morphology offers new coverage of a topic that is extremely important to anyone doing root planing and curettage, addressing: how shape, length, and surface area of roots affect displacement; pathology; other factor affecting the root; normal ranges of root variation; and how the tooth is affected by pressures and tension. Chapters have been reorganized to present the most frequently used information first, covering Dental Anatomy before Oral Histology and Embryology and Head and Neck Anatomy. About 75 additional line drawings, with a second color added for emphasis, depict labeled parts.

Anatomy of Orofacial Structures: A Comprehensive Approach, Enhanced 7th Edition makes it easy for students to understand oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy. Now in full color, the book includes more than 800 images. Its clear coverage provides a solid foundation for students in dental assisting and dental hygiene programs. Comprehensive coverage of oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy – makes this a single source for oral anatomy. More than 800 detailed anatomical illustrations support the material, including labeled line drawings, radiographs, and clinical photographs. A logical organization puts the most foundational information first, starting with dental anatomy and followed by oral histology and embryology, and then head and neck anatomy.

NEW! Thoroughly revised embryology and histology section features new illustrations. NEW! Updated art program includes new illustrations and clinical images.

A combined text and student workbook, Anatomy of Orofacial Structures: A Comprehensive Approach, Enhanced 7th Edition, makes it easy to understand oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy. Now in full color, the book includes more than 800 images, as well as review questions and detachable flashcards for convenient, on-the-go study. Clear coverage provides a solid foundation for students in dental assisting and dental hygiene programs. From longtime dental educators Richard Brand and Donald Isselhard, this book provides a complete learning package! "I would highly recommend this book to all students; it will see you through dental school and beyond. It is useful for junior years of the BDS course while providing more detailed information for final years and newly qualified dentists." Reviewed by: British Dental Journal Date: Aug 2014 Comprehensive coverage of oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy - makes this a single source for oral anatomy. More than 800 detailed anatomical illustrations support the material, including labeled line drawings, radiographs, and clinical photographs. Text/Workbook format includes a perforated workbook section with chapter-by-chapter questions. Removable flashcards feature an image of a tooth on one side and that tooth's identifying/important information on the other side, providing an easy and effective study tool. A logical organization puts the most foundational information first, starting with dental anatomy and followed by oral histology and embryology, and then head and neck anatomy. NEW! Full-color art program features more than 800 images - illustrations, clinical photos, and radiographs.