Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry 2026

Get a better picture of operative dentistry from the most complete text on the market. Using a heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach, Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, Eighth Edition helps you master the fundamentals and procedures of restorative and preventive dentistry and learn to make informed decisions to solve patient needs. Drawing from both theory and practice and supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research, this edition features a new chapter on endodontics, an enhanced art program, and an enhanced ebook, included with every new print purchase, that includes supplemental chapters, procedure videos, and more. It’s the practicing dentist’s complete guide to all aspects of operative dentistry.

• NEW! Chapter addresses Endodontics Applied to Operative Dentistry
• UPDATED! Expanded art program includes more color images in the technically focused chapters to clarify essential concepts
• NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features supplemental chapters and procedure videos, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
• Complete guidance for all aspects of operative dentistry provides a thorough understanding of caries and an authoritative approach to treatment and prevention
• Emphasis on treating the underlying causes of patient problems goes beyond just restoring damage that has occurred
• Evidence-based approach is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research
• Illustrated step-by-step approach supports the learning of conservative restorative and preventive dentistry

Key Features

• NEW! Chapter addresses Endodontics Applied to Operative Dentistry
• UPDATED! Expanded art program includes more color images in the technically focused chapters to clarify essential concepts
• NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features supplemental chapters and procedure videos, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
• Complete guidance for all aspects of operative dentistry provides a thorough understanding of caries and an authoritative approach to treatment and prevention
• Emphasis on treating the underlying causes of patient problems goes beyond just restoring damage that has occurred
• Evidence-based approach is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research
• Illustrated step-by-step approach supports the learning of conservative restorative and preventive dentistry