Using a proven pedagogical organization, this updated Fifth Edition of
Gladwin and Bagby's market-leading title focuses on providing students
with a dental materials background that emphasizes the clinical aspects
of dental materials, while also introducing concepts of materials
science. The book's three-part structure addresses types of dental
materials in the 22 chapters of Part I, includes laboratory and clinical
applications (essentially a built-in lab manual) in Part II, and
presents 11 case studies in Part III that serve as an overall review and
help students strengthen their critical thinking skills when providing
patient care. Up-to-date content that reflects the latest advances in
dental materials, clinical photos, review questions, and online videos
all combine to help students develop the understanding of dental
materials they need for successful dental hygiene practice.