Volume 1

A work on operative dentistry ... / by G.V. Black.

  • Greene Vardiman Black
Date:
1908
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    always the best order in teaching, and especially when the sub¬ jects are presented in that detail that is necessary to complete¬ ness. In order to read most understanding^ of the pathology of typhoid fever, for instance, one must have had much practical observation of the disease. The more prominent facts should be obtained first and the more intimate detail added later, when personal observation has given a wider view. In the study of dental caries and its treatment, I have usually preferred to adopt such a plan in teaching. With that view, the second volume would be given to the student first. Following this thought, an outline of the principal points of the pathology involved is usually given with or preceding the treatment of each class of dental caries. In the first study by which the student is prepared for the beginning of the practical observa¬ tion and treatment of caries, this answers the purpose. The more serious study of the pathology of dental caries is then undertaken later. If this plan is adopted, the first parts of the second volume would be given the student in the operative technic course in the freshman year. This would be reviewed and completed in the junior year. The first volume would then belong to the senior year. The book may be used, however, in either order. In the order as arranged, the more serious study of the pathology coming first, the reminders introduced in the second volume will be of direct advantage. With but few exceptions, the illustrations are original. Those illustrating the preparation of cavities are reproductions of pictures made by my own brush, and the photographs and photomicrographs have been made by Dr. F. B. Noyes from specimens of my personal preparation from material I have gathered myself, which remained under my personal observation and study during the entire process. I am under especial obligation to Dr. Noyes for the excellent assistance he has given in the photographic work, and to my son, Dr. Arthur D. Black, for very valuable assistance and suggestions in the preparation and arrangement of the manuscript. Chicago, III., June 22, 1908. G. V. BLACK.
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