Featuring coverage of dental anatomy and head and neck anatomy, as well as oral histology and embryology, this comprehensive text is ideal for students studying dentistry at any level or scope. It features flashcards that help students memorize and recall vital facts.

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!

Unit 1: Introduction 1. Oral Cavity
Unit II: Dental anatomy 2. The Tooth: Function and Terms 3. Fundamental and Preventive Curvatures 4. Dentition 5. Development, Form, and Eruption 6. Occlusion 7. Dental Anomalies 8. Supporting Structures 9. Clinical Considerations 10. Tooth Identification 11. Root Morphology and Its Relation to Function 12. Incisors 13. Canines 14. Premolars 15. Molars 16. Deciduous Dentition
Unit III: Oral Histology and Embryology 17. Basic Tissues 18. Development of Orofacial Complex 19. Dental Lamina and Enamel Organ 20. Enamel, Dentin, and Pulp 21. Root Formation and Attachment Apparatus 22. Eruption and shedding of Teeth 23. Oral Mucous Membrane 24. The Tongue 25. Salivary Glands
Unit IV: Head and Neck Anatomy 26. Osteology of the Skull 27. Muscles of Mastication, Hyoid Muscles, and Sternocleidomastoid 28. Temporomandibular Joint 29. Nose, Nasal Cavity, and Paranasal Sinuses 30. Muscles of Facial Expression 31. Soft Palate and Pharynx 32. Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage 33. Salivary Glands 34. Nervous System 35. Lymphatics and Spread of Dental Infection
Answers to Review Questions
Unit Test Answers
Appendix
Glossary
Index
Workbook Questions
Flash Cards