Books you need to pass the MFDS part 1 exam

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Master Dentistry: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiology, Pathology and Oral Medicine Volume 1: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiology, Pathology and Oral Medicine v. 1
1.  Master Dentistry: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiology, Pathology and Oral Medicine Volume 1: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radiology, Pathology and Oral Medicine v. 1 by Paul Coulthard
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  "Very useful book that helps you focus on what's important.Use in conjunction with  the other textbooks in the list."
£29.99   Used & New from: £22.00
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Master Dentistry: Volume 2: Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics: Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics v. 2
2.  Master Dentistry: Volume 2: Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics: Restorative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics v. 2 by Peter Heasman BDS MDS FDSRCPS PhD DRDRCS Professor
The list author says:
  "As useful as the above even though I wouldn't limit my study to those two books as you will see below."
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An Introduction to Orthodontics
3.  An Introduction to Orthodontics by Laura Mitchell
The list author says:
  "The best book for orthodontics. It helps to have a good grasp of orthodontics as this is a favourite topic of the examiners."
£42.23   Used & New from: £31.67
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry (Oxford Medical Handbooks)
4.  Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry (Oxford Medical Handbooks) by Laura Mitchell
The list author says:
  "Another excellent book for revision. If you had time to study 1 book this would be it.  Great sections on ortho and paediatric dentistry."
£24.19   Used & New from: £21.15
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Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine: The Basis of Diagnosis and Treatment
5.  Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine: The Basis of Diagnosis and Treatment by Crispian Scully
The list author says:
  "This is a fantastic book you need to have. It goes into a lot of detail which is sometimes unecessary for the purpose of this exam but it does focus on the important issues."
£43.99   Used & New from: £36.11
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Clinical Problem Solving in Dentistry
6.  Clinical Problem Solving in Dentistry by Edward W Odell FDSRCS MSc PhD FRCPath Professor
The list author says:
  "I used the previous edition of this book so I can only assume this is even better. Great book full of potential exam questions. Read from cover to cover."
Used & New from: £69.99
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Clinical Problem Solving in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry
7.  Clinical Problem Solving in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry by Declan Millett BDSc DDS FDS(RCPSGlasg) DOrthRCS(Eng) MOrthRCS(Eng) Professor
The list author says:
  "Great for revision! Some of the orthodontics in here are beyond the scope of this exam; the mind maps at the end of the book are excellent."
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: An Objective-Based Textbook
8.  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: An Objective-Based Textbook by Jonathan Pedlar BDS PhD FDSRCS(Eng)
The list author says:
  "This is all you need for your oral and maxillofacial surgery revision. Very clear and helpful book."
£43.69
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SAQs for Dentistry
9.  SAQs for Dentistry by K. F. M. Fan
The list author says:
  "The SAQ section of the MFDS exam is extremely unpredictable. However, this gives you an idea of what to expect."
Used & New from: £39.00
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Essential Human Disease for Dentists
10.  Essential Human Disease for Dentists by Christopher Sproat BDS(Lond) FDSRCS(Eng) MB BS(Hons)(Lond)
The list author says:
  "You WILL get medical questions on the MFDS exam(not as much as with the old exam though) and this little book is more than enough to prepare you for them"
Used & New from: £100.00
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Successful Periodontal Therapy: A Non-Surgical Approach: 3 (Quintessentials of dental practice series)
11.  Successful Periodontal Therapy: A Non-Surgical Approach: 3 (Quintessentials of dental practice series) by Peter A. Heasman
The list author says:
  "A good concise little book on periodontics. Not essential as the periodontology section in the MasterDentistry book is adequate."
Used & New from: £54.75

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Planning and Making Crowns and Bridges
12.  Planning and Making Crowns and Bridges by Bernard G. N. Smith
The list author says:
  "Probably the only book you need on crown and bridge. Check out the next one, too."
£135.00   Used & New from: £90.00
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Missing Teeth: A Guide to Treatment Options
13.  Missing Teeth: A Guide to Treatment Options by J. Fraser McCord
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  "Not essential: have a look if you have time."
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Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology
14.  Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology by Eric Whaites
The list author says:
  "A classic textbook: the only one you will need for this exam. X-ray errors,  occlusal rads,extraoral techniques and OPT are essential."
£44.49   Used & New from: £20.00
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Introduction to Dental Materials
15.  Introduction to Dental Materials by Richard van Noort
The list author says:
  "Chapters on amalgam and composite are essential. Also check alloys and impression materials."
£41.21   Used & New from: £36.30
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Evidence-Based Dentistry: An Introduction
16.  Evidence-Based Dentistry: An Introduction by Allan Hackshaw
The list author says:
  "There is almost invariably a SAQ which asks you to appraise a scientific  article. This is a great book but it is not written with the exam candidate in mind so be selective!"
£30.99   Used & New from: £27.63

Drug Prescribing in Dentistry: Dental Clinical Guidance
17.  Drug Prescribing in Dentistry: Dental Clinical Guidance 
The list author says:
  "You need to get this and MEMORISE IT! There is ALWAYS a SAQ which asks you to write a prescription. Everything you can prescribe on the NHS is here plus a very useful section on Medical Emergencies."
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Essentials of Dental Caries: The disease and its management
18.  Essentials of Dental Caries: The disease and its management by Edwina Kidd
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  "A very good overview of dental caries. You need to know this."
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