Conforms to the syllabus of dental Council of India (DCI) for BDS students. Includes step-by-step illustrations/demonstrations of preclinical exercises to be learned and performed by 1st and 2nd year BDS students. Provides concise review on the instruments, dental materials and techniques used during various preclinical exercises. Contains over 1, 100 high-quality color illustrations on important pre-clinical exercises. Includes flowcharts, schematic diagrams and tables for easy reproducibility. Provides key points for easy and quick recapitulation. Contains separate section on common viva voce questions with answers for ready reference and exam-oriented preparation.