Providing information about the most recent international developments in minimal tissue intervention methods, including the use of fluoride, ozone, and mild chemical treatments. In particular, the safety and efficacy of a novel chemomechanical agent, Carisolv, is described. In addition, the text describes future trends in caries treatment, including a discussion about the possibility of using DNA chip analyses in dentistry.

368 pp; 274 illus; (231 in color);