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Dentistry: Books

This subject guide covers resources in dentistry available at the HKU Libraries.

Black Dental Classification Scheme

All books on dentistry have a classification number commencing with the following digits: 617.6 Digits added to this base number are assigned according to the Black Scheme, as follows: 

Call Number Subject

 617.6

 Dentistry in general

 617.61

 Basic oral sciences

 617.62

 Conservative dentistry

 617.626

 Endodontics

 617.629

 Pedodontics

 617.63

 Prosthetic dentistry

 617.64

 Orthodontics

 617.65

 Dental health and dental care

 617.66

 Oral pathology

 617.67

 Oral surgery

 617.68

 Dental practice and practice   management

 617.69

 Dental anesthesia

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