The inclusion of two new editors and several new contributors ensures that the third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. The restorative section has been remodelled. There are now separate chapters on the operative care of the primary and permanent dentitions and coverage of endodontics has now been incorporated into these chapters. There is increased coverage of risk assessment and treatment planning; and recent developments in caries diagnosis and fluoride delivery systems are included. The new edition will continue to be an invaluable text for every undergraduate dental student and represents an ideal reference point for further in-depth reading for the specialist practitioner.