J. English, S. Akyalcin, T. Peltomaki, K. Litschel. Elsevier price £94.99; pp 352 ISBN

9780323186964

This text is intended for dental students, GDPs, orthodontic trainees and specialist orthodontists. It aims to provide a review of the core knowledge surrounding the practice of orthodontics, whilst providing updates for experienced clinicians with respect to clinical issues and technological advances.

The textbook is laid out in an orderly manner, in a style which is conducive to its use by students: each section within a chapter is headed by a question, a format which lends itself to answering exam-style questions.

On review, the text would not seem entirely appropriate for anyone other than dental students or inquisitive GDPs. The knowledge presented does not provide much beyond a basic explanation of orthodontic considerations and techniques, and thus, the book cannot provide adequate review of knowledge for orthodontic trainees or specialists.

In summary, the authors provide an adequate review of fundamental orthodontic concepts, and the text would be well aimed at dental students and GDPs seeking a better than superficial understanding of this speciality.