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IV PATHOLOGY OF THE HARD TISSUES OF THE TEETH.
the best order in teaching, and especially when the subjects are
presented in that detail that is necessary to completeness. In
order to read most understanding^ of the pathology of typhoid
fever, for instance, one must have had much practical observa-
tion of the disease. The more prominent facts should be obtained
first and the more intimate detail added later, when personal
observation has given a wider view. In the study of dental caries
and its treatment, I have usually preferred to adopt such a plan
in teaching. With that view, the second volume would be given
to the student first. Following this thought, an outline of the
principal points of the pathology involved is usually given with
or preceding the treatment of each class of dental caries. In
the first study by which the student is prepared for the begin-
ning of the practical observation and treatment of caries, this
answers the purpose. The more serious study of the pathology
of dental caries is then undertaken later. If this plan is adopted,
the first parts of the second volume would be given the student
in the operative technic course in the freshman year. This would
be reviewed and completed in the junior year. The first volume
would then belong to the senior year. The book may be used,
however, in either order. In the order as arranged, the more
serious study of the pathology coming first, the reminders
introduced in the second volume will be of direct advantage.
With but few exceptions, the illustrations are original.
Those illustrating the preparation of cavities are reproductions
of pictures made by my own brush, and the photographs and
photomicrographs have been made by Dr. F. B. Noyes from
specimens of my personal preparation from material I have
gathered myself, which remained under my personal observa-
tion and study during the entire process. I am under especial
obligation to Dr. Noyes for the excellent assistance he has given
in the photographic work, and to my son, Dr. Arthur D. Black,
for very valuable assistance and suggestions in the preparation
and arrangement of the manuscript.
G. V. BLACK.

Chicago, III., June 22, 1908.