CLINICAL ASPECTS OF DENTAL MATERIALS 4E

A Comprehensive and Clinically Focused Guide for Dental Hygiene Students

This fully updated second edition provides a clear, concise, and practical approach to understanding dental materials. Written by a dental hygiene educator and biomaterials scientist, it balances theoretical foundations with clinical applications to best prepare students for handling dental materials in both laboratory and clinical settings.

Key Features

• Outline Format: Presents information in a clear, logical, and easy-to-follow structure, consistent with the preferred Wilkins style.
• Clinical Relevance: Focuses on the proper use, handling, and evaluation of dental materials in patient care.
• Case Studies & Skills Checklists: Support application of knowledge in laboratory sessions and clinical practice.
• Visual Support: Includes numerous illustrations, radiographs, and procedural techniques for enhanced understanding.
• Learning Tools: Chapter features encourage active learning without unnecessary filler.
  

New to the Second Edition

• Board Review Questions: Added at the end of each chapter for exam preparation and self-paced learning.
• Learning Activities & Key Terms: Expanded content to reinforce comprehension and terminology mastery.
• Updated Competency Criteria: New evaluation guidelines for laboratory and clinical performance.
  With its unique outline format and clinically focused content, Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials is the perfect resource for dental hygiene students seeking a comprehensive yet accessible guide to mastering the use of dental materials.