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The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates

"The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates is an important reference for researchers in dentistry, comparative morphology, anthropology, and vertebrate palaeontology, and those with an i… Read more

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"The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates is an important reference for researchers in dentistry, comparative morphology, anthropology, and vertebrate palaeontology, and those with an interest in exploring and understanding diversity. The book provides a comprehensive and informed analysis of mammalian dentitions and highlights the importance of teeth as drivers and mirrors of evolution and diversity." - Journal of Anatomy

The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates presents a comprehensive survey of mammalian dentitions that is based on material gathered from museums and research workers from around the world. The teeth are major factors in the success of mammals, and knowledge of tooth form and function is essential in mammalian biology. Illustrated with high-quality color photographs of skulls and dentitions, together with X-rays, CT images and histology, this book reveals the tremendous variety of tooth form and structure in mammals. Written by two internationally-recognized experts in dental anatomy, the book provides an up-to-date account of how teeth are adapted to acquiring and processing food.

With its companion volume, this book provides a complete survey of the teeth of vertebrates. It is the ideal resource for students and researchers in zoology, biology, anthropology, archaeology and dentistry.

Key features

  • Provides a comprehensive account of mammalian dentitions, together with helpful reading lists
  • Illustrated by 900 high-quality photographs, X-rays, CT scans and histological images from leading researchers and world class museum collection
  • Depicts lateral and occlusal views of the skull and dentition, which conveys a much greater level of morphological detail than line drawings
  • Contains clear-and-concise, up-to-date reviews of the structure and properties of dental tissues, especially the enamel and tooth support system, both of which play vital roles in the functioning of the mammalian dentition

Readership

Undergraduate and postgraduate Zoologists, Biologists, Anthropologists, Archaeologists, Dental Research Workers

Table of contents

1. General introduction2. Mammalian tooth structure and function3. Herbivory4. Monotremata and Marsupialia5. Afrotheria6. Xenarthra7. Lagomorpha and Rodentia8. Dermoptera and Scandentia9. Primates10. Eulipotyphla11. Chiroptera12. Perissodactyla13. Cetartiodactyla 1. Artiodactyla14. Cetartiodactyla 2. Cetacea15. Carnivora16. Teeth and life history

Review quotes

"The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates is an important reference for researchers in dentistry, comparative morphology, anthropology, and vertebrate palaeontology, and those with an interest in exploring and understanding diversity. The book provides a comprehensive and informed analysis of mammalian dentitions and highlights the importance of teeth as drivers and mirrors of evolution and diversity."—Journal of Anatomy

"This book describes a variety of teeth seen in mammals and addresses such practical topics as food processing, tooth replacement and wear. In addition, it discusses enamel and the tooth support, both of which are vital to proper dentition. The text is accompanied by high-quality colour photographs of skulls and teeth together with radiographs and CT images. Some of the very helpful photomicrographs are from the Royal College of Surgeons’ Tomes’ slide collection."—BMJ

"This imposing, impressive and informative text acts as a companion to The Teeth of Non-Mammalian Vertebrates, which was released in 2017 (and reviewed in the April 2017 issue of the FDJ), and will thus complete the description of vertebrate dentitions in current existence. It is a very eye-catching hardback of over 300 pages in 16 chapters, each with its own reference list.

As expected from two such eminent authors, this text will prove a vital addition to research and teaching communities looking to make sense of the mammalian world and its influence on the human experience."—Faculty Dental Journal

"Berkovitz and Shellis have done a masterful job. The descriptions are comprehensive and the photographic illustrations are ample. This volume is a perfect companion to The Teeth of Non-Mammalian Vertebrates. And together, these two volumes present a fitting celebration of Darwin’s “endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful."—Quarterly Review of Biology

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About the authors

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Barry Berkovitz

Dr Barry KB Berkovitz qualified in Dental Surgery at the Royal Dental Hospital in London in 1962. There soon followed three years of postgraduate research at Royal Holloway College London. Between 1966 and 2004 his time was equally divided between teaching Gross Anatomy and Dental Anatomy, first at the University of Bristol and later at King’s College London. He is the author of numerous books and scientific papers, many related to comparative dental anatomy. His well-known textbook ‘Oral Anatomy, Histology and Embryology ‘ by BKB Berkovitz, GR Holland and BJ Moxham is now reaching its 5th edition, while his most recent popular science book is entitled ‘Nothing but the Tooth’.
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Reader in Dental Anatomy, King's College London, UK, Visiting Professor, Oman Dental College, Mina Al Fahal; Oman and Honorary Curator, Odontological Collection, Hunterian Museum, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK

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Peter Shellis

Dr R Peter Shellis graduated from Birmingham University (BSc in Zoology and Comparative Physiology, 1966, MSc in Radiobiology, 1967). From 1968 to 1972 he worked with Prof AEW Miles at the London Hospital Medical College on the development of teeth in fishes. From 1972 to 1998 Dr Shellis worked on dental caries for the Medical Research Council in Bristol, also publishing research on comparative dental anatomy, particularly on primate tooth structure. Later, he worked with Prof M Addy (Bristol) and Prof A Lussi (Bern) on dental erosion and was Editor-in-Chief of Caries Research (2000-2009). Dr Shellis won the Colgate-Palmolive Prize (British Society for Dental Resarch) in 1981 and the ORCA Prize (European Organization for Caries Research: ORCA) in 2011. He is an Honorary Member of ORCA since 2010.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Preventative, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, Universitat Bern, Bern, Switzerland

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