• Each chapter will provide PowerPoint slides for the faculties to use as a preliminary version for their UG classes. They can edit as needed and
use them
• Handy supplementary forms have been included for a few chapters, namely Case history, Protective stabilization, which students and
practitioners can use to diagnose the problems and manage a child properly. It regularly allows excellent documentation at the department and
clinic level to systematically collect data and write research papers
• All the related and integrated specialties of Pediatric Dentistry is extensively covered with the experts in the field under “Interdisciplinary
Pediatric Dentistry”
• The terminologies and sections divisions are updated with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the International Association
of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) guidelines
• Clinician’s Corner – Handy, clinical tips were provided at the end of each relevant chapter to understand better the topic for the students and
the Practicing Dentists and Pediatric dentists
• Chapters on exceptional and innovative topics such as Research Methodology for beginners, Dental Photography, Psychological ownership,
Ethics, Ergonomics, which are often expected, have been included
• Administering LA to children - one of the most challenging things in Pediatric Dentistry is addressed through a dedicated chapter on The “TeDiE
Technique
• Flowcharts have been included in many chapters to understand the subject or procedures better.
• Stepwise clinical images have been provided for specific clinical procedures (viz. ART, Strip crown)
Key Features
• Completely revised and updated, this edition is clinically oriented, supported with visual representation of step-by-step procedures that
provide strong foundation of pediatric dentistry for UG dentistry students
• Comprehensive coverage of the subject for undergraduates, keeping in view the curriculum and also the latest guidelines and terminology
• Chapters on Teeth Identification, unique for this textbook, and Chronology and Morphology of Primary and Permanent Teeth will help the
student in identifying dentition easily, that in turn will help in decision making process.
• Provides a thorough understanding through illustrations and explanations of problem areas on various concepts.
• Every effort has been made to make this book comprehensive for undergraduates and a platform for postgraduate students, given the changing
trends in Pediatric dentistry.
• Contributors are from across the globe, including contributions from experts in each topic. The content in all the chapters is updated to help
an aspiring student in current knowledge