Up-to-date practical knowledge: Pharmacology and toxicology in compact form for dentists and those who want to become dentists. Clearly arranged double-page principle: left page text, right page illustrations. Memorable color plates convey complex interrelationships at a glance. Important in practice: special information on the toxicity of dental filling materials. Extremely practical: glossary with the most important technical terms and abbreviations, list of pharmaceuticals, active ingredient, and trade name. New in the second edition: toxicology of nanoparticles, biocompatibility and selection of the most compatible material, toxicology of fissure sealants, emergency dentistry, and allergies caused by dental materials.