Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials provides dental hygiene students with a practical understanding of dental materials and materials science. Part I, Theoretical Perspectives , covers the basics, science, and theory of dental materials. Part II, Laboratory/Clinical Applications , relates materials science to clinical dental hygiene practice. Part III, Case Studies , presents cases that help students integrate other dental hygiene knowledge with materials science. This Third Edition has a full-color insert containing photographs with descriptive captions. Two new chapters have been added: "Finishing and Polishing Composite Restorations" and "Tips for the New Hygienist". New review questions designed for course and national boards review have been added to Parts I and II.