A concise and well illustrated introduction to special needs dentistry by the foremost authority on the subject in the UK.Comprehensive but concise account of the pre-existing conditions which may affect the practice of dentistry - medical conditions, psychiatric disorders, disability, the elderly.Suitable for those looking for a brief but practical account of the subject - not available elsewhere.High quality colour pictures throughout.Covers an area of increasing interest to dentists both because of growth in recognition of the needs of medically and physically compromised patients, and because of medicolegal implications.