Dentist on the Ward 13th Edition: An Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for Core Trainees in Dentistry

Dentist on the Ward provides a concise introduction to oral and maxillofacial surgery for those starting hospital work or previously unfamiliar with the speciality or hospital environment. It will also help in the preparation for undergraduate and non-specialist post-graduate dental examinations.
In 43 concise chapters it provides an introduction to the hospital departments that contribute to the care of oral and maxillofacial patients and guidance on procedures the new appointee may have to carry out.
There are background explanations about the clinical conditions managed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons and their management. This includes oral medicine, and the essential medical information which relates to dental, oral and maxillofacial practice.
Dentist on the Ward is written by three consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeons with decades of experience in supervising and teaching young dentists working in their departments.
It simplifies the essential surgical and medical knowledge needed for hospital work.

Andrew Sadler was formerly a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, latterly a Clinical Lecturer in Oral Surgery, former examiner for the Fellowship and Membership of the Faculty of Dental surgery of the Royal College of surgeons

Ishita Basu is a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at the Royal London and Homerton hospitals, honorary lecturer & examiner for Membership the Royal College of Surgeons Faculty of Dental Surgery

Leo Cheng is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the Royal London and Homerton Hospitals, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Queen Mary University London, and a volunteer surgeon for Mercy Ships