1. The Origins of Teeth 2. Dental Hard Tissues 3. Oral Mucosa and Periodontium 4. The Ecology of the Oral Cavity 5. Cell Differentiation in Embryology and Repair 6. The Extracellular Matrix 7. The Physiology of Bone 8. Eruption, Occlusion, and Wear 9. The Temporomandibular Joint 10. Oral Sensations and Functions 11. Aging Appendices Appendix A. The Origins of Teeth Appendix B. Dental Hard Tissues Appendix C. Oral Mucosa and the Periodontium Appendix D. The Ecology of the Oral Cavity Appendix E. Cell Interactions in Embryology and Repair Appendix F. The Physiology of Bone Appendix G. Oral Sensations and Functions Appendix H. Endnotes Glossary of Terms in Biology