Essential Physiology for Dental Students


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Essential Physiology for Dental Students offers comprehensive information on human physiology, tailored to the needs of students of dentistry. This new addition to the Dentistry Essentials series helps students gain a deeper understanding of how physiological concepts apply to clinical dental practice. Each chapter outlines an organ system in sufficient detail whilst emphasizing its relevance to clinical dentistry. Written in a student-friendly style, it contextualizes how normal and altered physiology affects dental care and highlights the implications of dental interventions on the body’s functioning. Essential Physiology for Dental Students provides readers with complete coverage of: cell physiology; nerve and muscle physiology; the cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the gastro-intestinal system; the renal system; haematology; endocrinology including the regulation of blood glucose and blood calcium; and the central nervous system. Covers each system in detail, while emphasizing the relevance to dental students Presented using a reader-friendly layout with illustrations and clinical photographs throughout Features interactive MCQs and EMQs and downloadable images on a companion website Essential Physiology for Dental Students is an excellent resource for undergraduate dentistry students, dental hygiene and therapy students, and dental nursing students. It also greatly benefits newly qualified dentists preparing for postgraduate examinations such as MFDS, LDS, ORE, and also the US National Boards.










Fundamentals of Oral Histology and Physiology


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Fundamentals of Oral Histology and Physiology is a landmark new text streamlining the essentials of histology and physiology into one clinically accessible textbook. Written for predoctoral dental students, the book brings together structure, function, and clinical correlations for maximum retention and ease of use. Assuming a background in basic biologic sciences, this text focuses on the histology and physiology that students need to know to practice dentistry and to understand and evaluate the current literature, without repeating basic information learned in other courses. Fundamentals of Oral Histology and Physiology concentrates on Oral Structures and Features, including Development, Teeth, Tooth and Jaw Support, Mucosal Structure and Function, and Effectors.




Textbook of Dental Anatomy, Physiology & Occlusion


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The new edition of this textbook is a practical guide to dental anatomy, physiology and occlusion for students. Divided into nine sections, each chapter features numerous photographs, tables, boxes, flowcharts and diagrams with descriptions. The second edition has been fully revised to provide students with the latest advances in the field. A new chapter on tooth carving is included. Differences between types of tooth are illustrated in tabular form and a summary chart enables quick revision. MCQs are provided to help students prepare for theory and viva voce examinations. Key points Practical guide to dental anatomy, physiology and occlusion for students Fully revised, second edition with new chapter on tooth carving Includes summary charts and MCQs for quick revision Previous edition (9789350259405) published in 2013




Essentials of Medical Physiology


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A Handbook of Oral Physiology and Oral Biology


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This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the part of dentistry that links basic physiologic and pathophysiologic mechanisms to frequently encountered problems in dental practice. Themes that are covered include the structure and function of the




Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion - E-Book


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Now in full color, this essential text features a visually oriented presentation of dental anatomy, physiology, and occlusion — the foundation for all of the dental sciences. Coverage includes discussions of clinical considerations, dentitions, pulp formation, and the sequence of eruptions. In addition to detailed content on dental macromorphology and evidence-based chronologies of the human dentitions, this edition also includes flash cards, an updated Companion CD-ROM, and Evolve resources that make this text a comprehensive resource for dental anatomy. Understand the standards of tooth formation and apply them to clinical presentations with the Development and Eruption of the Teeth chapter. Focus on the functions and esthetics of disorders you’ll encounter in daily practice with content on TMJ and muscle disorders. Get a concise review of dentition development from in-utero to adolescence to adulthood with the appendix of tooth morphology. All line drawings and essential photos have been replaced with full-color pieces. Sharpen your knowledge with interactive learning tools and expanded content on the Companion CD-ROM including study questions, 360-degree rotational tooth viewing, and animations. Test your knowledge on labeling, tooth numbering, and tooth type traits and prepare for Board exams with flash cards. Find even more study opportunities on the Evolve website with a PowerPoint presentation, flash cards, a test bank, and labeling exercises.




Essentials of Microbiology for Dental Students


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Essentials of Microbiology for Dental Students covers the core knowledge and information on microbiology and infectious diseases required by those practising in clinical dentistry. Aimed at dental students, the book will also prove to be a valuable revision aid for those studying for postgraduate clinical qualifications, and as a reference text for practising dentists.




Essentials of Anatomy for Dentistry Students


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A simple, well-illustrated and comprehensive text on anatomy that meets the requirements of dentistry students. The book uses the regional approach to explain Gross Anatomy and emphasizes Head Neck Anatomy as required by dentistry students. It also includes a succinct description of General Anatomy, Histology and Embryology as well as Medical Genetics and Neuroanatomy. It highlights relevant clinical applications and includes a sufficient number of colour illustrations along with discussion summaries and review questions to supplement the text.