Author Information
By Olga A. C. Ibsen, RDH, MS, Adjunct Professor, University of New
Haven, West Haven, CT; Formerly, Associate Professor of Clinical
Dentistry and Supervisor of Dental Radiology, Columbia University,
School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY; and Joan Andersen
Phelan, DDS, Chief, Dental Service, Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center, Northport, NY; Associate Professor, Department of Oral
Biology and Pathology, School of Dental Medicine, State University of
New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Key Features
Companion CD with more than 50 case studies helps you develop critical
thinking skills and prepare for the national exam.
Review questions in multiple-choice format help you measure knowledge of
chapter content.
Extraordinary illustrations including high-quality radiographs and color
clinical photos depict many oral pathological conditions.
Synopsis charts at the end of each chapter summarize all the diseases
presented and their characteristics.
Focused presentation for dental hygienists only covers content that
directly affects your role in oral health care.
Key terms and learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter
enhance your comprehension of the material.
New to this Edition
Chapter 2: Inflammation and Repair presents new information and photos
on methamphetamine abuse and the resulting destruction of teeth called
“meth mouth.”
Chapter 9: Manifestations of Systemic Diseases includes new information
and photos about a skin disorder called acanthosis nigricans, associated
with type 2 diabetes.
EXPANDED! glossary now addresses other relevant terms in the text, not
only the key terms, making it an even more complete reference for you to
utilize in all your courses.
REVISED! Review question format now matches the format of the National
Board Dental Hygiene Examination to better prepare you for the exam.
Evolve student resources offer interactive pathology identification
exercises, a 77-question multiple choice practice exam, and PDFs of the
Synopsis Tables found in the book, along with helpful forms and web
links.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Preliminary Diagnosis of Oral Lesions
Olga A.C. Ibsen
Chapter 2: Inflammation and Repair
Margaret J. Fehrenbach, Joan A. Phelan
Chapter 3: Immunity
Margaret J. Fehrenbach, Joan A. Phelan
Chapter 4: Infectious Diseases
Joan A. Phelan
Chapter 5: Developmental Disorders
Olga A.C. Ibsen, Joen M. Iannucci
Chapter 6: Genetics
Heddie O. Sedano
Chapter 7: Neoplasia
Anne Cale Jones, Paul D. Freedman, Joan A. Phelan
Chapter 8: Nonneoplastic Diseases of Bone
Anne Cale Jones, Joan A. Phelan. Olga A.C. Ibsen
Chapter 9: Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Olga A.C. Ibsen, Joan A. Phelan, Anthony T. Vernillo
Chapter10: Diseases Affecting the Temporomandibular Joint
Kenneth E. Fleisher