McDonald and Avery's dentistry for the child and adolescent / [edited by] Jeffrey A. Dean, DDS, MSD, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chancellor, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Ralph E. McDonald Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Professor of Orthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, James E. Jones, DMD, MSD, EdD, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, LaQuia A. Walker Vinson, DDS, MPH, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Examination of the mouth and other relevant structures --
Radiographic techniques --
Acquired and developmental disturbances of the teeth and associated oral structures --
Development and morphology of the primary teeth --
Clinical genetics for the dental practitioner --
Child abuse and neglect --
Mechanical and chemotherapeutic home oral hygiene --
Nutritional considerations for the pediatric dental patient --
Dental caries in the child and adolescent --
Pit-and-fissure sealants and preventive resin restorations --
Restorative dentistry --
Dental materials --
Treatment of deep caries, vital pulp exposure, and pulpless teeth --
Gingivitis and periodontal disease --
Local anesthesia and pain control for the child and adolescent --
Nonpharmacologic management of children's behaviors --
Pharmacologic management of patient behavior --
Hospital dental services for children and the use of general anesthesia --
Eruption of the teeth: local, systemic, and congenital factors that influence the process --
Growth of the face and dental arches --
Cephalometrics and facial aesthetics : the key to complete treatment planning --
Managing the developing occlusion --
Multidisciplinary team approach to cleft lip and palate management --
Prosthodontic treatment of the adolescent patient --
Dental problems of children with special health care needs --
Management of the medically compromised patient : hematologic disorders, cancer, hepatitis, and aids --
Management of trauma to the teeth and supporting tissues --
Tumors of the oral soft tissues and cysts and tumors of bone --
Oral surgery for the pediatric patient --
The child in context of the family, community, and society --
Practice management.

"McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, 10th Edition discusses pediatric examination, development, morphology, eruption of the teeth, and dental caries in depth - and emphasizes prevention and the treatment of the medically compromised patient. Boasting a new design and handy Evolve site, this new edition by Jeffrey A. Dean equips you with the latest diagnostic and treatment recommendations in the fast-growing field of pediatric dentistry"--Publisher's description