Sherwood (dentistry and endodontics, CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research, India) provides information on different designs of tooth preparation for various restorative materials. Intended for undergraduate dental students, the text incorporates the fundamentals of operative dentistry, preclinical exercises, and basic tooth morphology, organizing information in a bullet format. Ergonomics and anatomy, instruments used, bonding, a variety of restorations, and advanced topics like bleaching, tooth colored inlays/onlays, and veneers are also covered. The work includes many illustrations and the accompanying DVD illustrates materials, instruments, rubber dam application, amalgam and composite restorations, and endodontics. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)