A new and radically revised edition of Cawson's Essentials of Dental Surgery and Pathology. It has been restructured in line with modern teaching to focus on oral pathology and oral medicine - dropping extraneous material and concentrating on the needs of today's student. The book has been fully updated throughout, particularly on AIDS, molecular biology, alleged mercury hazards, tumours and management. This new edition has full colour illustrations throughout and a new page design, making the book more accessible and user-friendly. The lucid and witty writing style makes it easier to learn from and it offers coverage of both oral pathology and oral medicine in a single volume. (Also available in International Edition) Features: * New edition of a very well established book with a high reputation * Comprehensive coverage of both oral pathology and oral medicine in one book - students would have to buy two competing books to cover the same ground * Lucid and witty writing style New to this edition: * Extensive flow charts guide the student through diagnosis * Lavishly illustrated in colour - 275 high quality pictures replace many of the original black and white illustrations * New page design and larger format make the book more accessible * Updated throughout, in particular on AIDS and molecular biology, tumours and management