The book’s three-part structure addresses types of dental materials in the 22 chapters of Part I, includes laboratory and clinical applications (essentially a built-in lab manual) in Part II, and presents 11 case studies in Part III that serve as an overall review and help students strengthen their critical thinking skills when providing patient care.

Up-to-date content that reflects the latest advances in dental materials, clinical photos, review questions, and online videos all combine to help students develop the understanding of dental materials they need for successful dental hygiene practice.

Anatomy of Orofacial Structures: A Comprehensive Approach, 8th Edition, gives you a clear understanding of oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy – all in a single resource. With new clinical content, a new chapter on the anatomy of local anesthesia, and an outstanding new full-color art program, this new edition is perfect for anyone studying to be a Dental Assistant or a Dental Hygienist. In addition, itoffers the benefits of a combined text and student workbook, with review questions and unit tests, as well as detachable flashcards for on-the-go study – making this one product a complete learning package.

• Comprehensive coverage of all areas of dental sciences includes oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy.
• Updated, 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.

• NEW! Chapter on the anatomy of local anesthesia details application techniques.
• NEW! Updated clinical content throughout focuses on evidence-based practice.
• NEW! Full-color program features modern illustrations, histographs, micrographs, and clinical images.
• NEW! Updated test bank with cognitive question leveling and mapping to Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam and National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) blueprints.

• Clear, logical organization builds your understanding with sections on comprehensive patient evaluation, key treatment planning concepts, a detailed review of the five phases of planning treatment and guidelines for selecting the appropriate plan of care, and care planning for patients with special needs.
• In Clinical Practice boxes highlight situations that may be faced by the general dentist.
• What’s the Evidence? boxes cite research articles affecting clinical decision-making and treatment planning strategies.
• Ethics in Dentistry boxes address ethical issues you may encounter in treatment planning.
• Review exercises in each chapter let you apply concepts to clinical practice.
• Expert authors and contributors provide a current, authoritative resource for effective treatment planning.
• Key Terms and a Glossary highlight and define important terminology.
• Evidence-based coverage demonstrates how to use research and clinical evidence in making treatment planning decisions.

• NEW Common Diagnoses in Dentistry chapter provides guidelines to making an accurate patient diagnosis prior to beginning treatment.
• NEW Interprofessional Treatment Planning chapter describes dental care in the context of a team-based collaborative approach, so that the dental treatment plan aligns with the overall treatment goals of the patient.
• NEW! Full-color photographs illustrate clinical principles and pathologies, and a colorful design highlights key content.
• Updated content reflects advances in dental techniques, materials, and patient treatment options based on research, clinical experience, and current literature.