In this edition, the entire text is updated to include the recent findings in oral embryology and histology. Each chapter is complemented with a summary, titled as “Points to Remember” along with MCQs. Similar to the previous edition the text is presented in a reader-friendly manner with suitable photomicrographs, line diagrams and flowcharts. A separate section for the histologic diagrams is added.

• Basics of general embryology covered.
• Recent advances in the development of oral and paraoral tissues.
• Descriptive photomicrographs, schematic diagrams and flowcharts.
• A chapter on Stem Cells.
• Points to remember for all the chapters.
• MCQs and practice questions for all the chapters.
• A separate section on histologic diagrams.
• Contributors from eminent academicians from India and abroad.
• Comparison tables, glossary and other ready reckoners presented in Appendix 1 is expanded.