This is a new edition of a classic textbook of oral pathology and oral medicine for dental students and candidates for postgraduate dentistry exams. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the pathology of oral disease, its clinical manifestations and the principles of management. A final section deals with the medically compromised patient.

Developmental Defects of the Teeth. Dental Caries. Pulpitis. Apical Periodontitis. Resorption and Hypercementosis. Periodontal Disease. Cysts of the Jaws. Odontogenic Tumours. Nonodontogenic Tumours of Bone. Non-Neoplastic Bone Diseases. Infective Stomatitis. Non-Infective Stomatitis /Keratoses (Leukoplakias, White Lesions). Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Hyperplastic Lesions. Benign Connective Tissue Tumours. Sarcomas. Lymphomas. Pigmented Lesions. Miscellaneous Tumour-Like Lesions. Salivary Gland Tumours. Salivary Gland Cysts and Chronic Non-Specific Sialadenitis. Granulomatous Diseases. Miscellaneous Fibrotic Conditions. HIV Infection and AIDS. Index.

Cawson's Essentials of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine E-Book

The new edition of this classic book continues to support a new generation of dental students in their understanding of the essential aspects of oral pathology and oral medicine as they relate to the day-to-day practice of dentistry. Fully updated throughout with the latest diagnostic tests, treatment protocols and international guidelines, the book now comes with Pageburst – an exciting product which provides readers with an eBook – giving them the printed book, plus access to the complete book content electronically. Histology slides within the e-book can be magnified by the reader simulating the use of the microscope and aiding learning by the addition of overlays. - Brand new edition of the first textbook to integrate oral medicine, pathology and surgery in a practical, student-orientated fashion! - Friendly, accessible writing style provides ready access to essential information - Ample use of flow charts guide the student thorough the process of differential diagnosis for a range of conditions - Evidenced-based throughout to help facilitate safe clinical practice - Presents the latest national and international guidelines - Helpful self-assessment provides an indication of the level of understanding and problem solving abilities expected at an undergraduate level - Useful summary charts aid subject revision and understanding - Expanded to meet the higher-level of understanding and application of knowledge required of students today - Contains trusted PubMed ID references and websites to ensure relevance and immediacy - Updated design – with helpful colour coding – aids reader engagement and retention of facts - Improved illustration program helps clarify complex physiological processes and other challenging concepts

This well-established and authoritative book provides a lucid and comprehensive review of the clinicopathological features of a wide range of oral diseases. It discusses their causes and underlying mechanisms and describes how changes in the structure and function of oral tissues relate to clinical presentation. This second edition has been completely revised to incorporate over 480 illustrations with 190 in color. The text has been extensively rewritten to include recent advances in the diagnosis and classification of oral diseases and current hypotheses on their pathogenesis. Written primarily for dental students, it will also be of interest to others wishing to update their knowledge of oral diseases.