Table of Contents History of Dentistry Dental Specialities Human Dentition Types of Teeth, Tooth Abnormalities, Animal Teeth Dental Surgery, Dental Team, Dental Unit and Basic Dental Instruments Prevention of Cross Infection in the Dental Practice Managing Dental Fear Interviewing the Patient Pitfalls of Taking Medical History Dental Radiology and Radiography Dental Caries Preventive Dentistry Fluoridation Periodontal Diseases Communication in Dental Practice < Toothache and Analgesia Anaesthesia in Dentistry Dental Restorative Materials: Amalgams Restorative Materials: Composites Toothwear: Erosion, Abrasion, Attrition Endodontics Dental Trauma Extractions Xerostomia and Halitosis Gingival Fibromatosis: Writing a Case History Orthodontics Forensic Odontology Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Dentist Dentistry in the News Appendix 1 - Dentistry in Advertising Appendix 2 - Basic Dental Terminology - test Appendix 3 - Language Study: Dentally - Oriented Idioms Appendix 4 - Useful Medical Symbols and Abbreviations Appendix 5 - Authentic Reading Material References CD-ROM glossary of terms key movies: Interviewing a dental patient - see part of the film Miris Rubber Dam Technique Ceram-X: Class IV restoration; Class III, IV restoration; Class II restoration; Clossing a diastema.