<p>Combining the approaches of preventative and restorative dentistry, this is a revised and updated guide to the clinical techniques and procedures necessary for managing tooth disorders and disease. </p> <ul> <li>Introduces minimally invasive dentistry as a model to control dental disease and then restore the mouth to optimal form, function, and aesthetics</li> <li>Contains several student-friendly features, including a new layout, line drawings and clinical photographs to illustrate key concepts</li> <li>Covers fundamental topics, including the evolutionary biology of the human oral environment; caries management and risk assessment; remineralization; principles of cavity design; lifestyle factors; choices between restorative materials and restoration management</li> <li>Includes a companion website with self-assessment exercises for students and a downloadable image bank for instructors</li> </ul>