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Book SynopsisTheall-in-one' solution to mastering basic sciences in preclinical dentistry Basic Sciences for Dental Studentsis a cutting edge textbook specifically designed to support the needs of early years undergraduate dental students. Written by leaders in dental education and active oral and dental researchers involved with student assessment, the text explains the basic science that underpins the dental curriculum in undergraduate dental courses worldwide. Specifically related to dentistry and future clinical practice, chapters cover all of the introductory subjects that students need to know biomolecules, cell biology, tissues of the body, cardiovascular, circulatory and pulmonary systems, the nervous system, immunology, oral microbiology, pathology, head and neck anatomy, tooth development, craniofacial development, saliva, and dental materials. Key features: Provides the basic science that underpins the early years of a dental curriculumSpecifically tailored towards dentistry and f
Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii
About the Companion Website ix
1 Biomolecules 1
Daniel W. Lambert and Simon A. Whawell
2 Cell Biology 23
Daniel W. Lambert and Simon A. Whawell
3 Tissues of the Body 37
Daniel W. Lambert, Aileen Crawford and Simon A. Whawell
4 The Cardiovascular, Circulatory and Pulmonary Systems 51
Peter P. Jones
5 The Nervous System 67
Fiona M. Boissonade
6 Introduction to Immunology 91
John J. Taylor
7 Oral Microbiology 115
Angela H. Nobbs
8 Introduction to Pathology 135
Paula M. Farthing
9 Head and Neck Anatomy 155
Stuart Hunt
10 Tooth Development, Tooth Morphology and Tooth‐Supporting Structures 175
Alistair J. Sloan
11 Craniofacial Development 193
Abigail S. Tucker
12 Saliva and Salivary Glands 207
Gordon B. Proctor
13 Introduction to Dental Materials 223
Paul V. Hatton and Cheryl A. Miller
Index 241
