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Essentials of
Pathology for Dentistry
Synopsis
Features: * Provides dental students with an
appropriate alternative to medical pathology textbooks * Puts
general and systemic pathology into a dental context with
appropriate examples * Adapted to the new curricula and methods of
teaching * No competing book addresses the subject specifically for
the dental student * Concise coverage of the major areas of general
pathology, such as inflammation and repair and neoplasia * Case
histories make the book suitable for problem orientated courses *
Illustrated with high quality colour photographs
Contents
Cellular Processes In Pathology.
Genetics. Inflammation, Wound Healing And Repair. Basic Principles
Of Immunology And Its Significance In Dental Practice. Microbes And
Infection. Growth Disorders And Neoplasia. Cardiovascular Disease.
Diseases Of The Blood. Respiratory Disease. Gastrointestinal Tract.
Renal, Urinary And Genital Tract Disease. Bone And Joint Disease.
Central Nervous Disease. Endocrine Disease. Diseases Of The Skin.
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From the Publisher |
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This book focuses on what dental students need
to know about general and systematic pathology. It covers the
major areas of general pathology which are essential for the
understanding of disease processes, and those aspects of
systematic pathology relevant to dental practice. Additional
chapters cover the genetic basis of disease, immunology, and
microbiology." "Points of special relevance to dentistry are
clearly listed, and case studies are used extensively in the
systemic pathology section." "Dental students will find here a
concise and relevant account of pathology tailored to their own
needs.
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The book contains color illustrations.
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From The Critics |
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Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Bruce F. Barker, DDS (University of
Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry)
Description: This book is an attempt to condense basic
pathologic principles and systemic pathology for dentists and
dental students.
Purpose: Case studies and summary boxes often
re-emphasize dental implications of the pathologic processes.
This is an excellent concept. The case studies are a unique
feature in a pathology book and should be thought-provoking to
all students, not just those in a problem-based learning
curriculum.
Audience: Dental students and dentists are the intended
audience.
Features: The information is current and accurate, but
omissions are noticeable. Several of these omissions, in the
areas of inflammation, immunology, and AIDS, are frequently
included questions on national dental boards in the U.S. This
alone would prevent many U.S. dental schools from using this
book. There is little or no discussion of several fungal
diseases common to the U.S. and features of other diseases
unique to the U.S. population are understandably absent from
this U.K. book.
Assessment: The book we use in the dental school is
Basic Pathology, 6th edition, by Kumar, Cotran and
Robbins (W.B. Saunders, 1997). [Note to Customer - this book is
listed here at America's Dental Bookstore as Robbins
Basic Pathology, and we feature the 7th edition,
2002.] The book is more complete in
covering most subjects, and I agree that much of the detail is
not necessary for dentists and dental students to know. However,
Basic Pathology is very readable, has higher
quality paper, photographs, and figures, and a more complete
bibliography at a cost of about $15 more. The cost difference
does not justify switching books for the problem-based learning,
case study approach.
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