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Dental Materials at a Glance

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Dental Materials at a Glance, 2nd edition offers a concise and accessible introduction to dental materials within the well-known At a Glance format. Each topic is presented as a double-page spread featuring key facts and clear diagrams. The book systematically covers major classes of dental materials and biomaterials, their chemical and physical properties, clinical handling, application, and potential complications or adverse effects.
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Ideal for dental students, residents, junior clinicians, and general dental practitioners seeking updated knowledge. It is also valuable for dental hygienists, dental nurses, dental assistants, and technicians.

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Systematically organized and succinctly delivered, Dental Materials at a Glance covers: * Each major class of dental material and biomaterial * Basic chemical and physical properties * Clinical handling and application * Complications and adverse effects of materials .

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Dental Materials at a Glance, 2nd edition, is the latest title in the highly popular At a Glance series, providing a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid. Following the familiar, easy-to-use At a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams encapsulating essential information.

Systematically organized and succinctly delivered, Dental Materials at a Glance covers:

  • Each major class of dental material and biomaterial
  • Basic chemical and physical properties
  • Clinical handling and application
  • Complications and adverse effects of materials

Dental Materials at a Glance is the ideal companion for all students of dentistry, residents, and junior clinicians. In addition, the text will provide valuable insight for general dental practitioners wanting to update their materials knowledge and be of immediate application for dental hygienists, dental nurses, dental assistants, and technicians.

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  • Dental Materials at a Glance
    Dental Materials at a Glance, 2nd edition, is the latest title in the highly popular At a Glance series, providing a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid. Following the familiar, easy-to-use At a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams encapsulating essential information. Systematically organized and succinctly delivered, Dental...
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The British Dental Association praises the book as a concise guide and expanded revision notes essential for navigating the complex and evolving field of dental biomaterials science, complementing formal coursework effectively.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781118459966

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Dr. J. Anthony von Fraunhofer is Professor Emeritus at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland and formerly was Professor and Director of Biomaterials Science in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery He has an honours degree (BSc) in chemistry and an MSc and PhD in metallurgy as well as having Chartered Scientist, Chartered Chemist and Chartered Engineer designations from the Science Council of the United Kingdom. Dr. von Fraunhofer also holds Fellowships in the Academy of Dental Materials, ASM International, the Institute of Corrosion and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Dr. von Fraunhofer has made more that 140 presentations at national and international scientific meetings, has written more than 400 scientific papers, contributed chapters to 12 monographs on dental biomaterials and materials science, and has written more than 12 books, including Dental Materials at a Glance and Research Writing in Dentistry.

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