Orthodontics: The Art and Science, 9th Edition

Orthodontics: The Art and Science, 9th Edition by S.I. Bhalajhi is a comprehensive and clinically oriented textbook designed to provide a systematic understanding of orthodontic principles and practice. The book presents orthodontics as a combination of scientific principles and clinical decision-making, making it useful for undergraduate dental students, postgraduate trainees and practicing dentists.

The 9th Edition, 2026 has been thoroughly revised to incorporate contemporary orthodontic concepts, evolving treatment philosophies and recent technological advances. With more than 1,500 illustrations and clinical photographs, three-dimensional illustrations and easy-to-understand infographics, the book provides a visually rich approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, biomechanics, orthodontic appliances and corrective treatment.

Key Features

• 9th Edition, 2026
• Written by S.I. Bhalajhi
• Comprehensive coverage of the major areas of orthodontics
• Systematic presentation divided into nine major sections
• Covers growth and development and the fundamentals of orthodontics
• Detailed discussion of occlusion and malocclusion
• Covers orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning
• Includes orthodontic biomechanics
• Covers preventive and interceptive orthodontics
• Includes space gaining and space management
• Detailed coverage of orthodontic appliances
• Covers corrective orthodontic treatment
• Includes surgical orthodontics
• Covers orthodontic retention and relapse
• More than 1,500 illustrations and clinical photographs
• Uses modern infographics to simplify complex concepts
• Includes practical appendices on removable appliance components
• Includes an orthodontic history and examination form
• Useful for clinical learning, examination preparation and orthodontic practice

Ideal For

• BDS students
• Undergraduate dental students
• Final-year BDS students
• MDS Orthodontics students
• Orthodontics postgraduate trainees
• Dental interns and trainees
• Practicing dentists
• Orthodontic clinicians
• Students preparing for dental university examinations
• Students preparing for postgraduate dental examinations
• Dental educators and teachers
• Dental libraries and academic institutions

Order Orthodontics: The Art and Science, 9th Edition for a comprehensive, illustrated and clinically focused approach to orthodontic diagnosis, biomechanics, appliances, corrective treatment, surgical orthodontics and retention.