Currently there is no reason, in most cases of cavitated caries lesions, to remove affected tissue. This book presents evidence-based research on the topic and provides assessments of diagnostic devices. It offers new insights into how a dentine carious cavity can be managed by either tissue removal or restoration. Methods for preserving dental tissue are presented and ample evidence highlights the need to seal with a quality restorative material. An update on how to conduct a randomized clinical trial is followed by a chapter on agreed upon terminology for supporting improved communication among oral health professionals around the world. This is a must-read for general practitioners, restorative specialists, dental students, and oral hygienists/therapists.

This book provides information about the recent developments in minimal tissue intervention methods, including the use of fluoride, ozone, and mild chemical treatments. In particular, the safety and efficacy of a novel chemomechanical agent, Carisolv, is described.

Behavioral Dentistry, Second Edition, surveys the vast and absorbing topic of the role of behavioral science in the study and clinical practice of dentistry. An understanding of social sciences has long been a central part of dental education, and essential for developing a clinician’s appreciation of human behavior as it affects efficient dental treatment. This book gathers together contributions from leading experts in each of the major subspecialties of behavioral dentistry. Its aim is not merely to provide the student and clinician with a comprehensive review of the impressive literature or discussion of the theoretical background to the subject, but also with a practical guide to adapting the latest techniques and protocols and applying them to day-to-day clinical practice. This second edition of Behavioral Dentistry discusses biobehavioral processes, including the psychobiology of inflammation and pain, oral health and quality of life, saliva health, and hypnosis in dentistry. The book goes on to examine anxiety, fear, and dental and chronic orofacial pain, and then reviews techniques for designing and managing behavior change. It concludes with a section on professional practice, including care of special needs, geriatric, and diabetic patients, and interpersonal communication in dental education.

This book presents the state of the art in the use of laser in restorative dentistry. After discussion of relevant background, basic physics and laser types, the full range of clinical applications is covered with the aid of more than 600 clinical photographs, charts, and tables. In addition to conventional indications, newer operative procedures that reliably yield favorable outcomes are carefully described step by step. The authors’ own research findings and clinical cases are included in the book, which also provides a complete, up-to-date review of the international literature on laser adhesive dentistry. Lasers in Restorative Dentistry will be a valuable guide for general dentists who use the laser in their daily practice and are seeking advice on how to improve the quality of their work. If you are a new, experienced, or even advanced laser user, this book will be an exceptionally useful resource. Enjoy delving into the wonderful world of laser dentistry!

This is an open access book.The world is getting ready to face the post-COVID-19 pandemic, this can be seen from the decline in the existing indicators of morbidity and mortality.However, the effects of the pandemic do not only have implications for health problems, but also in various fields such as social, mental, economic, including quality of life.Various ways of preparation for improvement Improving the quality of life after a pandemic includes a health literacy approach, nutrition, and a holistic approach.For this reason, the ICHWB 2022 international seminar focuses on health recovery in improving the quality of life after a pandemic from the point of view of health literacy, nutrition, and a holistic approach.International Conference on Health and Well-Being (ICHWB) 2022 invites all potential authors from universities, industries and business sectors to submit papers in the areas of medicine, dentistry, food, nutrition and health, public health, health services, nursing and physiotherapy. This conference is part of a conference program called International Summit on Science Technology and Humanity (ISETH) 2022 Organized by Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.The aim of ICHWB in 2022 is to obtain scientific evidence for the restoration of health and improve the quality of life after the pandemic for the people and health programmes.This conference will be held virtually, in Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Central Java Indonesia.Theme: Health Recovery to Improve the Quality of Life After the Covid-19 Pandemic