Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry

Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 7th Edition, presents foundational principles and clinical procedures in restorative and preventive dentistry. The textbook applies an evidence-based approach drawn from theory, practice, and laboratory research to support clinical decision-making.

Core subject areas include the clinical significance of dental anatomy, dental caries risk assessment and management, and direct restorative treatments using composite resin, glass ionomer, and amalgam. It also reviews conservative esthetic techniques, periodontology, and digital dentistry.

Intended as a guide for practicing dentists, this full-color volume uses step-by-step illustrations to present procedural techniques. The title was selected for Doody's Core Titles 2024 as an Essential Purchase in Dentistry.