As a Dental undergraduate, having started the clinical oral surgery course. I have found the synopsis a great help. Not only does it clarify the work I am doing clinically, it shows the applicable methods in a clear and concise manner. Illustrations complement the text in a very clear manner, and sometimes tell the whole story, which is good if like me an undergraduate, you dont have time to read chapters and chapters of a book. I would recommend this book to all dental undergraduates, and those in related fields, eg oral surgery dental nurses, medical students etc