Principles of diagnosis and management in dental practice -- Practical information on using drugs in dentistry -- Dental caries -- Periodontal and peri-implant diseases -- Acute odontogenic infections -- Salivary gland infections -- Oral mucosal disease -- Halitosis -- Orofacial pain -- Bruxism -- Trismus -- Dental management of patients with medical conditions -- Antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures -- Local anaesthetics in dentistry -- Anxiolysis (minimal sedation) for dental procedures -- Complications after oral surgery -- Dental and maxillofacial trauma -- Medical emergencies in dental practice -- Guidance for medical practitioners managing oral and dental issues -- Tables, boxes and figures --