The clinical interface of orthodontics and paediatric dentistry is broad. Increasingly, for the undergraduate, teaching and examinations in these specialties are combined to promote a holistic approach to dental care for the child and adolescent patient. This concise colour guide aims, therefore, to cover major clinical aspects of orthodontic and paediatric dental practice in a format suitable for quick reference and revision purposes. It assumes a good working knowledge and competence in history taking/clinical examination as well as an understanding of the principles of treatment planning for both disciplines. Space restrictions preclude the inclusion of some topics which are dealt with comprehensively i n specialist texts (listed under Recommended Reading). Although directed.
