Preface to the Third Edition

This third edition of Pediatric Dentistry: A Clinical Approach follows up on the two previous editions published in 2001 and 2009. It represents a considerable effort from a large group of highly experienced colleagues within the field of pediatric dentistry and related disciplines.

The present edition is expanded to include new chapters on recently developed essential subjects within the field of pediatric dentistry, i.e., genetics in pediatric dentistry, child abuse and neglected children, and ethics in pediatric dentistry. The previous chapter on pedodontic endodontics has been split into two chapters – one on primary teeth and one on young permanent teeth. Most of the chapters have been thoroughly revised and several new illustrations are included. The concept of evidence‐based care has been given more attention.

It is our hope that this edition will also serve the objective stated for the previous editions.

Göran Koch, Sven Poulsen, Ivar Espelid, Dorte Haubek
Editors