Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence

Provide superior oral care to children of all ages! Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence, 7th Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of oral care for infants, children, teenagers, and children with disabilities and chronic health conditions. The text covers examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning, as well as topics such as the prevention of oral disease, orthodontics, pulp therapy, oral trauma, and behavioral management. This edition includes new treatments, techniques, and evidence-based guidelines, plus expanded case studies in the enhanced ebook included with every print purchase. From a team of accomplished authors and contributors led by Arthur J. Nowak, this book also prepares you for success on the INBDE and other exams. Comprehensive coverage of current trends and challenges?emphasizes the prevention of oral diseases and reflects pediatric dentistry as it is practiced today Evidence-based focus includes topics such as local and systemic diseases, pediatric physiology, cariology, pain control, and medical emergencies - all core concepts for both the dental student and the practicing dentist treating children More than 1,000 full-color?photos and illustrations?show oral conditions and treatments Diverse contributor pool?includes expert perspectives from all over the world Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features videos and case studies with review questions, plus digital access to all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud on a variety of devices NEW content covers emerging concepts within pediatric dentistry, including management of unique patient populations, updates in technologies and materials, and pediatric dentistry for the practicing general dentist NEW! Updates on caries risk assessment in children reflect the evolution of evidence-based oral health care NEW and expanded case studies are included in the enhanced ebook