Book reviews

Operative Dentistry. By Louis C. Schultz, D.D.S., MS., Gerald T. Charbeneau, D.D.S.,

MS., Robert E. Doerr, B.S.: D.D.S., M.S., Charles B. Cartwright, D.D.S., M.S., Frank
W. Comstock, A.B., D.D.S., MS., Fred W. Kahler, Jr., B.S., D.D.S., M.S., Ross D.
Margeson, D.D.S., MS., Donald L., Hellman, D.D.S., and Daniel T. Snyder, D.D.S.,
Philadelphia, 1966, Lea & Febiger, Publishers. 296 pages, illustrated, indexed. Price
$14.00.
The authors have prepared a text whose main purpose is to present the dental student
with a concise and methodical approach to operative dentistry. No attempt has been made
to present a variety of techniques, or to include other dental sciences which are more fully
covered in other courses. Because of this, the value of the book as a reference work may be
limited. On the other hand, its value as a teaching text for operative dental students may be
enhanced. The techniques are presumably those that have evolved through long trial and
testing at the University of Michigan, and because of this testing, would serve any practitioner
well.
The writing style, size and quality of print, and binding are excellent. Photographs and
illustrations are numerous, well done, and well placed. An interesting addition is that of a
product list at the end of each chapter. These products are ones referred to in the main body
of the chapter, and this listing would certainly facilitate their procurement, if the reader so
desired.
The book is arranged in three over-all areas. Chapters 1 through 3 deal with fundamentals
in nomenclature, instrumentation, and general treatment adjuncts. Chapters 4 through 9 treat
of the various operative filling materials, and techniques for their use. Chapter 10 covers
diagnosis and treatment planning. Most of the chapters are introduced by a short summary
of the history of the material under consideration.
This textbook should well serve the dental teacher and student in undergraduate courses
in operative dentistry. It should also be of value to the general practitioner as a refresher in
principles, even though his exact techniques may vary from the ones presented.
HARRY H. CHANDLER, D.D.S.

Review of Dentistry4uestions and Answers. By Maynard K. Hine, D.D.S., M.S., Editor.

Ed 4. St. Louis, 1966, The C. V. Mosby Company. 581 pages, indexed. Price $12.50.
This text provides a categorized synopsis of the subject matter covered in dental school
that will function as a framework for review.
Through the use of a question and answer format, the material is presented in a concise
but informative manner. Major subject headings are used to divide the text into 23 chapters.
Sample questions and answers of the essay, multiple choice, true-false, and completion type
are found at the end of the chapters. Thus, the reader can acquaint himself with the various
modes in which a question might be presented.
The text is bound by an attractive semihard cover. It is quite compact, making it easy
to carry, and available for perusal whenever time permits.
This, like any text dealing with a review of subject matter, covers only the salient points,
and cannot be all-inclusive. It acts as a guide for review, and helps the reader to recognize
those areas where he might be deficient and need more study.
The array of contributing authors is impressive, and ensures one that the subject matter
is as current and authoritative as it can be, within the confines of such a volume.
At the outset, the author indicates that no effort was made to force conformity in those

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