The perception of pain in the mind of dental patients is a significant deterrant to regular dental attendence by manycontrol of this pain and anxiety is therefore a treatment issue which is central to the clinical practice of dentistry. This textbook covers both local anaesthesia and sedation comprehensively, and provides practical instructions for the dental student. It provides a theoretical framework based on the anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of pain and anxiety control. Pain and anxiety control for the concious dental patient provides: comprehensive coverage of pain and anxiety management for concious dental patients; covers the control of operative, perioperative and post-operative pain in dentistry; describes all aspects of local anaesthesia and sedation in dentistry; provides a rational approach to the prescription of drugs; practical guidance and instruction on techniques; over 150 photographs and 50 line diagrams This book covers local anaesthesia including inhalational, intravenous sedation, control of post- operative pain, management of non-dental oro-facial pain and management of medical emergencies related to pain control. It is timely - for example, the teaching of sedation in dental schools is an issue currently being pushed by GDC (1996) Chaps 6 & 9 are unique (Basic principles of dental local anaesthetic injections and Intraligamentary, intra-osseous and intrapulpalanaesthesia).

John G. Meechan , Lecturer in Oral Surgery, The Dental School, Framlington Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, Nigel D. Robb , Senior Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, Department of Adult Dental Health, Cardiff Dental Hospital, UK, Robin A. Seymour , Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Senior Lecturer in Dental Pharmacology, Newcastle Dental Hospital, UK

`This book deals with a complex subject area in a clear and precise manner. The authors... demonstrate a lucid grasp of the material and have chosen a style accessible to readers with various levels of prior knowledge.' European Journal of Orthodontics