This collection of articles, written by scholars, clinicians, and researchers, provides up-to-date information regarding acute and chronic oral musocal diseases frequently encountered in clinical practice.--From Preface.

"[This book] offers the most trusted general and oral pathology information that is tailored to the specific role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist. The authors incorporate the ideal mix of clinical photographs, radiographs, and focused discussions to help you learn how to successfully identify, understand, evaluate, and document oral mucosal and intraosseous pathologies. These skills will allow you to provide optimal patient care."--Book...

"Dr. Steven Lin, an experienced dentist and the world's first dental nutritionist, shares the food-based health principles he has developed over the course of his career to ensure you have a healthy mouth and body for the rest of your life. Merging dental and nutritional science, Dr. Lin lays out the dietary program that not only prevents both dental fillings and cholesterol medications but gives readers the resources to raise kids who develop naturally...

"Provides basic consumer health information about oral health concerns of children and adults, dental hygiene, and surgical, orthodontic, and cosmetic dental procedures. Includes index, glossary of related terms and directory of resources"--Provided by publisher.