Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery third edition, encompasses a wide range of diverse topics making it a unique text among the medical and dental specialties. The book encompasses all aspects of the field, as well as expanded scope of practice, and now includes extended sections on pediatric anesthesia and patient management, as well as facial aesthetic surgery, making it the most comprehensive textbook available in the specialty.

The two volumes contain the requisite information for practicing clinicians and is an ideal reference text for residency training, and preparation for in-training examinations, as well as the board certification process. It is also very well illustrated with over 2,000 color images, figures, and drawings.