Textbook of general pathology for dental students (Springer, Berlin)

This textbook is structured to meet the specific learning needs of dental students in general pathology and assist them in formulating clinical decisions in a holistic manner. It discusses all parts of pathophysiology that are essential to understanding the disease process. The text is presented in a logical sequence and designed to emphasize clinical relevance where necessary. To highlight the fundamental relevance of pathology to clinical dentistry, examples of common systemic and orofacial diseases have been added in most chapters. Organized in 16 chapters, using a user-friendly writing style, this book covers core topics such as cellular pathology, inflammation, tissue repair, immunopathology, genetic disorders, infectious disease, neoplasia, nutritional and environmental pathology, pain, and pathology of organ systems relevant to practice of dentistry. It is a must have for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students.