Under the guidance of the new editorial team, this new edition hasbeen completely revised and updated. The book has been refocusedsolely to cats and dogs and reorganized, while retaining thepractical approach.The first section covers anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity, diagnostic techniques, anaesthesia and analgesia, and dentalinstrumentation and equipment. There is also a separate chapterdedicated to operator health and safety considerations. Theremainder of the manual focuses on conditions encountered in smallanimal practice, including developmental abormalities, fracturesand attrition. Inflammatory and infectious disease - stomatitis andperiodontitis - are discussed in detail for both cats and dogs. Achapter on surgery details extraction procedures.The manual is illustrated throughout with full-colour photographsas well as retaining the clear procedural diagrams drawn by editorDavid Crossley.