Essential Pathology for Dental Students (5^th Ed.)

This new edition is a comprehensive guide to dental pathology for students presenting the latest information in the field. The book is divided into two parts – General Pathology and Systemic Pathology.

The text has been fully revised and reorganised and the fifth edition includes new topics to ensure students are fully up to date with recent developments. Each topic concludes with a ‘gist box’ summarising the key points to assist revision.

The book features many new illustrations including line sketches, schematic drawings, specimen photographs, photomicrographs and tables.

This fifth edition is accompanied by a free book (9789386107961) providing practical exercises and ‘key questions for viva voce’ with answers, for self assessment.

Key Points

• Fully revised, fifth edition presenting latest information in dental pathology
• ‘Gist boxes’ summarise key points of each topic
• Includes free book of practical exercises and sample viva voce questions
• Previous edition (9789350250419) published in 2011

Part A: General Pathology

Section I: The Cell in Health and Disease

• Introduction to Pathology
• Cell Structure and Function, Cellular Ageing
• Cellular Adaptations
• Cell Injury: Etiology and Pathogenesis
• Morphology of Cell Injury: Degenerations and Cell Death
• Intracellular Accumulations
• Amyloidosis
• Genetic and Paediatric Diseases
• Environmental, Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiency Disorders

Section II: Inflammation and Healing, Immunity and Hypersensitivity, Infections and Infestations

• Inflammation: Acute
• Inflammation: Chronic and Granulomatous
• Healing of Tissues
• Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
• Diseases of Immunity including AIDS

Section III: Fluid and Haemodynamic Disorders

• Derangements of Body Fluids
• Blood Flow Volume Disorders
• Obstructive Haemodynamic Derangements

Section IV: Neoplasia

• General Aspects of Neoplasia
• Etiology and Pathogenesis of Neoplasia
• Host-Tumour Relationship and Diagnosis of Neoplasms
• Common Specific Tumours

Part B: Systemic Pathology

Section V: Haematology and Lymphoreticular Tissues

• Disorders of Erythroid Series: Anaemias
• Platelets and Bleeding Disorders
• Diseases of Leucocytes and Lymphoid Tissues

Section VI: Selected Topics from Systemic Pathology

• Diseases of Cardiovascular System
• Diseases of Oral Cavity and Salivary Glands
• Jaundice, Hepatitis and Cirrhosis
• Hypertension and its Consequences
• Diabetes Mellitus and its Complications
• Common Diseases of Bones, Cartilage and Joints

Index

Harsh Mohan MD FAMS FICPath FUICC
Ex-Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India

Sugandha Mohan BDS DDS