Every dentistry student buys Pickard's. It's an essential purchase on all reading lists and is regarded as a classic. However, a new edition of this book is desperately needed; it's a rapidly developing area particularly with regard to dental materials and techniques. The book describes clearly and consisely the indications and methods for all common operative and conservative procedures in dental practice. Procedures and techniques are illustrated in full colour and, where appropriate, step-by-step sequences are given. It's popularity lies in the fact that it doubles as an atlas and the text in clear and accessible.