A compilation of 15 years' work, this book is a contemporary introduction to the art and science of oral and maxillofacial surgery practice for residents. Packed with useful and practical information, the book is written in a succinct style that is easy to understand and follow, even for readers whose first language is not English. Liberally illustrated with simple color diagrams and clinical pictures, Lecture Notes functions as a teaching manual, a basic resource for curriculum development, and a useful guide for the preparation of examinations.