CONTENTS: Part I DIAGNOSES: 1. Examination of the mouth and other relevant structures, 1 -- 2. Radiographic techniques, 17 -- 3. Acquired and developmental disturbances of the teeth and associated oral structures, 39 -- 4. Develoment and morphology of the primary teeth, 80 -- 5. Clinical genetics for the dental practitioner, 87 -- 6. Child abuse and neglect, 110 -- Part II CARIES AND PERIODONTOLOGY: 7. Mechanical and chemotherapeutic home oral hygiene, 120 -- 8. Nutritional considerations for the pediatric dental patient, 138 -- 9. Dental caries in the child and adolescent, 155 -- 10. Pit-and-fissure sealants and preventive resin restorations, 177 -- 11. Restorative dentistry, 185 -- 12. Dental materials, 206 -- 13. Treatment of deep caries, vital pulp exposure, and pulpless teeth, 221 -- 14. Gingivitis and periodontal disease, 243 -- Part III PAIN CONTROL AND BEHAVIOR GUIDANCE: 15. Local anesthesia and pain control for the child and adolescent, 274 -- 16. Nonpharmacologic management of children's behavior, 286 -- 17 Pharmacologic management of patient behavior, 303 -- 18. Hospital dental services for children and the use of general anesthesia, 328 -- Part IV GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: 19. Eruption of the teeth: local systemic, and congenital factors that influence the process, 349 -- 20. Growth of the face and dental arches, 375 -- 21. Cephalometrics and facial aesthetics: the key to complete treatment planning, 390 -- 22. Managing the developing occlusion, 415 -- 23. Multidisciplinary team approach to cleft lip and palate management, 479 -- 24. Prosthodontic treatment of the adolescent patient, 498 -- Part 5 MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL MEDICAL ISSUES AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT: 25. Dental problems of children with special health care needs, 513 -- 26. Management of the medically compromised patient: hematologic disorders, cancer, hepatitis, and AIDS,540 -- 27. Management of trauma to the teeth and supporting tissues, 563 -- 28. Tumors of the oral soft tissues and cysts and tumors of bone, 603 -- 29. Oral surgery for the pediatric patient, 627 -- 30. The child in context of the family, community, and society, 645 -- 31. Practice management, 653 -- VIDEO CONTENTS: 1. Examination of the mouth -- 2. Sensor placement: use of direct digital radiology technique in the operating room -- 11. Restorative techniques -- 13. Pulp therapy -- 15. Local anesthetic techniques 1 and 2 -- 17. Airway management in office base anesthesia -- 18. Throat pack placement -- 21. Cephalometrics -- 22. Managing occlusion: delivery of immediate band and loop -- 25. Use of stabilization.