Thursday 30 June 2011

Google Scholar H-Index calculator

Just point your browser to scholar.google.com and make a query! Once installed, this Firefox addon displays on top of Google Scholar result pages, the corresponding h-index, g-index, e-index and other measures of impact for the submitted query. Make sure you read the disclaimer on the download page.

Monday 27 June 2011

Better Oral Health in Residential Care

"In 2007 a multi-state consortium, led by the South Australian Dental Service, was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to develop an evidence based model called Better Oral Health in Residential Care. This model promotes a team approach with general medical practitioners, registered nurses, care workers and dental professionals sharing responsibility for one or more of four key processes: oral health assessment, oral health care planning, daily oral hygiene and dental treatment. A suite of educational resource portfolios and an education and training program, support the key processes." (Source: SA Dental Service, accessed on 27/06/2011)

Wednesday 22 June 2011

New books received this week

Prosthetic treatment of the edentulous patient / R.M. Basker (et al) 5th ed. Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

Starting with a thorough grounding in the background and theory of denture treatment, the book goes on to describe clinical procedures for all stages of treatment as well as devoting a chapter to the diagnosis and management of clinical problems. The clinical chapters also include sections on quality control, where topics are suggested for consideration in audit cycles.






A clinical guide to endodontics / Peter Carrotte. 4th ed. London : British Dental Association, 2011.

A Clinical Guide to Endodontics brings with it a host of information on the practice of endodontics in the modern surgery. Particularly well illustrated, the book takes the reader through not only the basics of the subject but also the 'do' and 'don'ts' of particular situations such as endodontic problems and emergencies.







A clinical guide to general medicine and surgery for dental practitioners / M. Greenwood (et al). 2nd ed. London : British Dental Association, 2010.

This fully revised and updated second edition provides a detailed overview of the medical and surgical conditions that affect patients seen in everyday dental practice. The authors have added six new chapters covering the older patient, metabolic disorders, skins disorders, psychiatry and cancer, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.






Periodontal regenerative therapy / Anton Sculean (ed). London : Quintessence Publishing, 2010.

This anticipated, comprehensive book on periodontal regenerative therapy includes chapters on guided tissue regeneration, periodontal wound healing regeneration, new experimental approaches towards periodontal regeneration, treatment of gingival recessions using Emdogain, flap designs and suturing techniques to optimize the reconstructive outcome, prognostic and risk factors for periodontal regenerative therapy, and microsurgical techniques in regenerative periodontal therapy.

Tuesday 21 June 2011

Early Childhood Oral Health learning module

Early childhood oral health management skills are the focus of an online learning module from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). The module Early childhood oral health: case studies from general practice is available on the gplearning website (www.racgp.org.au ) and for free on the Clin-ed website (www.clined.com.au). For further information on the NSW Early Childhood Oral Health Program contact Tanya Schinkewitsch at the Centre for Oral Health Strategy, click the above link for contact details.

Wednesday 15 June 2011

Articles published by our students & staff

The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:

Rungsiyakull P, Rungsiyakull C, Appleyard R, Li Q, Swain M, Klineberg I. Loading of a single implant in simulated bone. Int J Prosthodont. 2011 Mar-Apr;24(2):140-3.











Felmingham KL, Rennie C, Manor B, Bryant RA. Eye tracking and physiological reactivity to threatening stimuli in posttraumatic stress disorder.
J Anxiety Disord. 2011 Jun;25(5):668-73. Epub 2011 Mar 3.










Bartley N, Türk T, Colak C, Elekdağ-Türk S, Jones A, Petocz P, Darendeliler MA. Physical properties of root cementum: Part 17. Root resorption after the application of 2.5° and 15° of buccal root torque for 4 weeks: A microcomputed tomography study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Apr;139(4):e353-60.









Zoellner H. Dental infection and vascular disease. Semin Thromb Hemost. 2011 Apr;37(3):181-92. Epub 2011 Mar 31.

Monday 13 June 2011

Self-guided instructional material: Fixed Partial Denture

Developed by Dr Ranier M. Adarve from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Fixed Partial Denture is a self-contained learning material designed primarily for dental students in preclinical programs as they learn and develop their skills in tooth preparation for fixed partial denture. It contains the outline of the step by step procedures as well as photos that easily guide learners as they practice the skill. It also provides learners information regarding the clinical implications of the procedure, thereby providing context and relevance. The use of this material is most beneficial for students who are new to the procedure, and want to learn at their own pace. It is also designed for faculty members to use the material to augment their teaching resources for students. Both student and faculty can download and print the material and use as a guide in learning fixed partial denture preparation. (Source: MedEdPORTAL, accessed on 13/06/2011)

Wednesday 8 June 2011

New books received this week

A practical guide for medical teachers / John A. Dent (ed) 3rd ed. Edinburgh ; New York : Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2009.

New chapters discuss learning in rural and remote locations; learning with simulated patients; the role of mentoring; giving feedback; and the new concept of mobile learning (M-learning). Up to fifteen new contributors from a wide range of countries and health professions provide an international perspective and present a multi-professional approach to all topics of interest to medical teachers.






Handbook of nanoindentation with biological applications / Michelle L. Oyen (ed). Singapore : Pan Stanford, 2010.

The first section presents basics of nanoindentation, including the background of contact mechanics underlying indentation technique and the instrumentation used to gather mechanical data. Covering the applications of this technique, the second section discusses various topics, such as mineralized and non-mineralized tissues, cells and membranes, and cutting-edge applications at the molecular level.






Treating the triad: teeth, muscles, TMJs . / Giuseppe Cozzani. Milan: Quintessenza Edizioni, 2011.

Although most discussions of the relationship between the teeth, orofacial muscles, and temporomandibular joints focus on diagnosis, this essential book outlines the guiding principles of clinical therapy to maintain or recover function as part of orthodontic treatment. While orthodontic treatment is the main focus, surgical, prosthetic, and occlusal equilibration methods are also discussed.

Monday 6 June 2011

Articles published by our staff & students

The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:

Gustin SM, Peck CC, Wilcox SL, Nash PG, Murray GM, Henderson LA. Different pain, different brain: thalamic anatomy in neuropathic and non-neuropathic chronic pain syndromes. J Neurosci. 2011 Apr 20;31(16):5956-64.










Skapetis T, Gerzina T, Hu W. Review article: Management of dental emergencies by medical practitioners: Recommendations for Australian education and training. Emerg Med Australas. 2011 Apr;23(2):142-52. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-6723.2011.01384.x. Epub 2011 Feb 10.









Paetyangkul A, Türk T, Elekdağ-Türk S, Jones AS, Petocz P, Cheng LL, Darendeliler MA. Physical properties of root cementum: Part 16. Comparisons of root resorption and resorption craters after the application of light and heavy continuous and controlled orthodontic forces for 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Mar;139(3):e279-84.








Silthampitag P, Klineberg I, Jones AS, Austin B, Zee KY, Wallace C, Scholz S, Naim A, Zoud K Ultramicroscopy of bone at oral implant sites: a comparison of ED and control patients. Part 1-defining the protocol. Int J Prosthodont. 2011 Mar-Apr;24(2):147-54.

Wednesday 1 June 2011

New books received this week

Dental rescue: A guide for Carers of the Elderly. [DVD] / Peter Lloyd King. Newcastle, N.S.W. : Specialdental, 2006.

The key learning goals of this DVD are: "develop skills in dental hygiene and denture care ; identify how to prevent dental problems occurring ; manage challenging behaviours ; appreciate how oral health affects wellbeing ; address occupational health and safety issues."






Gorlin's syndromes of the head and neck / Raoul Hennekam. 5th ed. New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2010.

This classic text covers over 700 different genetic syndromes affecting body structures, and has established itself as the definitive, comprehensive work on the subject. New syndromes have been added to this edition and existing syndromes have been updated.






Fundamentals of color: shade matching and communication in esthetic dentistry. / Stephen J. Chu (et al)2nd ed. Hanover Park, Ill. : Quintessence Pub., c2011.

This book was written to simplify the study of color and help dentists communicate shade easily and accurately. This updated and expanded second edition also includes chapters on the use of digital photography for shade verification and the influence of material selection on color matching. Highly recommended for students, general practitioners, and specialists.