Neuroscience for Dentistry

A practical, reader-friendly guide for dental students on the neuroscience of the orofacial region Understanding neural mechanisms that control orofacial pain, proper masticatory function, taste, speech, swallowing, and proprioceptive input to the temporomandibular joint and teeth is an important facet of dentistry. Neuroscience of Dentistry by renowned educators Barbara J. O'Kane and Laura C. Barritt provides foundational knowledge on these topics. The text integrates fundamental concepts of general neuroscience with vital information on neural mechanisms of the orofacial region and associated pain pathways. The book is organized in two parts covering basic neuroscience and orofacial neuroscience. Part one is subdivided into four units on the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord gross anatomy, sensory systems, and motor systems. Part two features three units focused on orofacial structures and tissues, dental structures, and orofacial pain and anesthesia. Each generously illustrated, succinctly written, and consistently formatted chapter includes an introductory overview and learning objectives. Key Highlights Throughout the book, relevant clinical correlations emphasize the relationship between basic neuroscience and clinical practice Concise, high-yield illustrations, schematics, charts, and tables enhance understanding of general and orofacial neuroanatomy concepts Helpful overviews at the beginning of each chapter highlight key concepts National board style questions at the end of each chapter emphasize board-relevant information that enables self-study This is a must-have resource for dental students taking neuroscience during their first or second year of dental school. It will also benefit other health science and dental hygiene students, as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery residents. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

Table of Contents:
Part A Basic Neuroscience Unit I Central Nervous System 1 Organization of the Nervous System 2 Development of the Nervous System 3 Neurohistology 4 Neurophysiology Unit II Gross Anatomy of Brain and Spinal Cord 5 Gross Topography of the Brain 6 Blood Supply of the Brain 7 Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) 8 The Meninges 9 Cranial Nerves 10 Gross Anatomy of the Spinal Cord Unit III Sensory Systems 11 Anatomical Receptors and Nerve Fibers 12 Somatosensory Systems Part I—Somatosensory Pathways of Body 13 Somatosensory Systems Part II—Somatosensory Pathways of Head 14 Pain 15 Special Senses Unit IV Motor Systems 16 Direct Activation Pathways 17 Indirect Activation Pathways 18 Integrated Systems Part B Orofacial Neuroscience Unit V Review of Orofacial Structures and Tissues 19 Development and Organization of Oropharyngeal Region 20 Overview of Orofacial Pathways Part I—Trigeminal and Facial Nerves 21 Overview of Orofacial Pathways Part II—Glossopharyngeal, Vagus, and Hypoglossal Nerves 22 Neuromuscular Control of Mastication, Swallowing, and Speech Unit VI Dental-Related Structures 23 Temporomandibular Joint 24 Salivary Glands 25 Teeth Unit VII Orofacial Pain and Dental Anesthesia 26 Orofacial Pain 27 Local Anesthesia: Intraoral Injections Appendix: Compilation of Muscles Involved in Chapter 22