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First published in 1958, Shafer’s Textbook of Oral Pathology has become the foundational text for successive generations of dentistry students. The book highlights the aetiology and pathogenesis of oral diseases and focuses on a variety of diseases commonly encountered in clinical practice. This edition brings the presentation up-to-date with current disease profiles and contemporary treatment modalities and clinical practices. It also includes several new topics which makes the text especially relevant for Indian and tropical conditions. All the chapters have been thoroughly revised and old images have been replaced by good quality illustrations as far as possible. Key Features The entire text has been thoroughly revised and up-dated for a more contemporary and comprehensive exposition of Oral pathology. Several new topics incorporated to reflect tropical conditions Chapter-end references expanded and updated to reflect contemporary research and practice. Many new photographs and illustrations incorporated for an easier understanding. New chapter on “Stem cell therapy: Use in the regeneration of oral tissues” added New To Edition This edition brings the presentation up-to-date with current disease profiles and contemporary treatment modalities. Several new topics are included to make the text especially relevant for Indian and tropical conditions. The entire text has been thoroughly revised and updated for a more comprehensive exposition of oral pathology. Chapter-end references have been expanded and updated to reflect contemporary research and practice. Many new color photographs and illustrations have been incorporated for an easier understanding. Table Of Contents SECTION I: DISTURBANCES OF DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH SECTION II: DISEASES OF MICROBIAL ORIGIN SECTION III: INJURIES AND REPAIR SECTION IV: DISTURBANCES OF THE METABOLISM AND IMMUNOLOGIC DISEASES SECTION V: DISEASES OF SPECIFIC SYSTEMS SECTION V: FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY APPENDICES Introduction to Laboratory Analyses in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Mucosal Response to Oral Prostheses: Some Pathological Considerations Routine Histotechniques, Staining and Notes on Immunohistochemistry