Pediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice

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The textbook based on syllabi prescribed by Dental Council of India (DCI) would help BDS IV year students in understanding the fundamental concepts and currentpractice trends in Pediatric Dentistry. The contents are well-structured and presented in a lucid manner making it easy for readers to comprehend the discussed text with clarity. The Second edition of the book is fully integrated with a separate book on MCQs in Pediatric Dentistry, 2/e. containing more MCQs for better preparation of MDS examinations like AIPG, AIIMS, PGI, NBDE, and all state level entrance examinations. New Chapters 1. First Dental Visit 2. Dental Education and School Dental Health Programs 3. Recent Advances in Diagnosis of Caries 4. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment 5. Dental Materials Used in Pediatric Dentistry 6. Essential Pediatrics for Pediatric Dentist Key Features All chapters are extensively revised and updated 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 The section on Psychology, Behavior and Behavior Guidance has given this textbook its own identity, that will be enhanced with the updated chapter on Pharmacological Management

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M S Muthu is currently Professor and Head at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India. He has graduated from Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital in 1995 and completed his postgraduation from Nair Hospital and Dental College, Mumbai in 1999. Since then he has restricted his practice to Pediatric Dentistry and runs india’s first network of an exclusive pediatric dental center in Chennai. He has also been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students for the last 11 years. He also has the credit of modifying and formulating classification for Talon cusp and Dens Evaginatus respectively. He holds a patent for a Pediatric Rotary file along with his colleagues. He has delivered numerous guest lectures in various regional, national and international forums. N Sivakumar is currently Professor and Head at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry of Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. He has graduated from Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad in 1988 and completed his postgraduation from College of Dental Surgery, KMC, Manipal in 1991. He has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduatestudents for more than 17 years. He is also the Past President of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry.