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• The book retains its format of simplicity, yet at the same time latest and informative. • It helps students navigate the complex field of dental materials from the very first year of the course. • Covers the entire spectrum of materials used in dentistry, including surgical and orthodontic materials. • The contents have been revised to keep the information current and relevant. • 30 chapters in the book have been organized into 7 parts for ease of reference. • Chapter outline given at the beginning of each chapter. • Includes two chapters on endodontic materials. • Metallurgy has been included in the Structure and Properties of Metals and Alloys. • Includes new chapter in the field of ‘additive manufacturing’, known as 3D printing. • Explanatory footnotes provided wherever needed. • Enriched with easy to reproduce illustrations, photographs and descriptive tables for quick learning. • Important information has been covered in boxes at relevant places in the text. • Contains appendices, further reading, and an extensive index at the end of the book. • It will prove to be indispensible to postgraduates, dental technicians and practitioners alike.