Book review

  • E. W. Baker
Thieme Price €64.99 pp 576 ISBN 9781626230859 | ISBN: 978-1-6262-3085-9

Working in an oral & maxillofacial unit and being a recent graduate of dental school, my knowledge of head and neck anatomy wasn't as sharp as it should be. This book provided me with a well-presented and illustrated layout of text that informed and consolidated my knowledge of essential surgical anatomy.

Although there are no photos or images of actual cadaveric or surgical prosections, the illustrations are extremely precise, depicting minute detail. The book doesn't just cover anatomy; it addresses histology, developmental, neurological and vascular anatomy. The book also includes illustration and description of anatomy beyond the head and neck including limbs, mediastinum and digestive tract.

The electronic database provides over 1,200 dental anatomy illustrations and self-tests; a crucial element to learning, which those in under/post graduate education will find highly beneficial prior to any examination. The wide array of topics and the adequate level of detail with helpful diagrams make the ownership of this book all-encompassing for any undergraduate. It will serve not just as a useful adjunct to study, but as an essential source of information.

This book fuses the topics of many individual books into one. Its precise and appropriate level of detail make for easy reading, making this book suitable for those in either undergraduate or postgraduate education. This book provides a sound and relevant base for understanding, and information that is applicable for practice in university as well as for primary or secondary care practitioners.