New books received this week

My milk toof: the adventures of Ickle and Lardee. / Inhae Lee. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2011.

When two baby teeth came knocking at her door, artist Inhae Lee did what anyone would do: she invited them to live with her and started photographing their hilarious, miniature antics. The resulting blog phenomenon has captivated legions of devoted fans with its refreshingly sweet sentiment and hip appeal.





Jacob goes to the doctor and Sophie visits the dentist / Sarah, Duchess of York. New York: Sterling, 2011.

Going to the doctor or dentist for the first time can be scary to a child-but this book offers comfort and reassurance by gently explaining exactly what will happen in both situations. First, children follow Jacob as a nurse gives him an injection, and then they hear about Sophie’s experience visiting the dentist for her first checkup. It’s the perfect pre-appointment book.





Restorative dentistry: treatment procedures and future prospects. / Franco Brenna. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Saunders, c2012.

This atlas-style resource guides you step-by-step through essential procedures and presents realistic case scenarios to help you deepen your understanding of restorative principles and successfully apply your knowledge to patient treatment.







Facial aesthetics: concepts and clinical diagnosis. / Farhad B. Naini. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

A comprehensive clinical textbook on the art and science of facial aesthetics for clinicians involved in the management of facial deformities, including orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons and aesthetic dentists.








Pediatric laser dentistry: a user's guide. / Giovanni Olivi. Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence Pub., 2011.

Detailed explanations of the unique interactions of laser radiation with dental tissues with a focus on the differences specific to primary and young permanent teeth help clinicians take advantage of the many inherent benefits of laser energy, such as selective removal of carious tissue, preservation of healthy mineral structure, disinfection of prepared surfaces, excellent hemostasis, and improved patient comfort and compliance.

New books received this week

Oral and maxillofacial radiology: a diagnostic approach. / David MacDonald. Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

This text provides clinicians of varied disciplines and skill levels a practical and systematic approach to diagnosing lesions affecting the face and jaws. Firmly grounded in evidence-based research, the book presents a clear understanding of the clinical impact of each lesion within a prospective diagnosis.






Traumatic dental injuries: a manual. / J.O. Andreasen. 3rd ed. Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

The ultimate guide to dental trauma, the manual preserves its uniquely usable and reader-friendly format, demonstrating step-by-step treatment protocols for commonly occurring traumatic injuries. Several new sections have been added to expand the number of clinical scenarios.







Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' certification preparation for dental assisting. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012.

A 320-question simulated exam is included in the text. Accompanying the book is a CD-ROM featuring all 480 questions from the text along with an additional 480 questions for a total of 960 dental assisting review questions. Study and test-taking tips as well as rationales for each of the questions are included to help students prepare for exams.






Physiology at a glance / Jeremy P.T. Ward. 2nd ed. Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub., 2008.

The 2nd edition is in full colour with an MCQ self-assessment section, a new table of normal physiological values and updates in a number of key areas. The text and diagrams work brilliantly throughout the whole book, which is helpfully set out around the body systems.







Breath odors: origin, diagnosis, and management. / Nir Sterer. Heidelberg: Springer, 2011.

This illustrated text presents a comprehensive and cohesive science-based approach to bad breath, combining basic research with clinical approaches to diagnosis and treatment. All aspects of the subject are examined thoroughly and critically, including the psychological impact of breath odor and future prospects.







Professional responsibility in dentistry: a practical guide to law and ethics. / Joseph Graskemper. Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

Professional Responsibility in Dentistry: A Practical Guide to Law and Ethics integrates dental law, risk management, professionalism, and ethics, as all are interrelated in everyday practice. Beyond theory, the fact-based approach of this book shows examples of various situations the dentist may face.

New books received today

Lippincott's illustrated reviews neuroscience / Claudia Krebs (et al). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health, c2012.

This new title in the best-selling Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews series presents essential coverage of neuroscience, focusing on topics related to human health and disease. It has full-color annotated illustrations, chapter overviews, expanded outline format, chapter summaries, and review questions that link basic science to real-life clinical situations.






Master the dental hygienist exam / Ray Golaszewski(ed). Lawrenceville, N.J.: Peterson's Pub., 2011.

A comprehensive guide that offers essential test-prep and review material to those seeking to advance their dental hygienist careers. Readers will find the information they need to know about what dental hygienists do, the steps to becoming a dental hygienist, and preparation and practice on the two component questions of the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE).







Revolutions in pediatric dentistry / Christian Splieth (ed). London: Quintessence, 2011.

This book discusses the most recent innovations in dentistry with direct implications for pediatric treatment and explores the rationale behind advocated changes in clinical practice. Topics include the latest on epidemiologic research, fluoride guidelines, caries diagnosis, options for non- and minimally invasive caries treatment, pain-free techniques for local anesthesia, endodontic treatment, use of space maintainers, and treating children in vulnerable populations.






Toothwear: the ABC of the worn dentition. / Farid Khan (ed). Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

Bringing together the latest research, this book is compiled by international leaders in the field to create an essential clinical guide for dental practitioners. The book covers all forms of toothwear and dental erosion, and is presented in a practical format that allows for ease of reference and helps assimilate clinical information quickly.







Reoperative oral and maxillofacial surgery / Luis G. Vega (ed). Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders, 2011.

Reoperative maxillofacial surgery is often more difficult than the initial surgery due to the inherent scarring and altered anatomy. The editors sought to recruit leaders in this specialty to contribute their collective experiences in dealing with these difficult processes.







Dental instruments: a pocket guide to identification. / Melanie Mitchell. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012.

A pocket guide for dental assisting students for quick reference and review of dental instruments, their uses, their placement on a tray, and their different varieties. This pocket guide is used while in clinical courses, during clinical internships, as a review companion to clinical courses, and is a resource for students to take with them to their first job.

New books received this week

Foundations of periodontics for the dental hygienist. / Jill S. Nield-Gehrig. 3rd ed. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health, 2011.

This is a primary course textbook providing a comprehensive and easy-to-understand presentation of periodontics for dental hygiene students. The text focuses on the hygienist’s role in periodontal therapy and makes effective use of an instructional design that facilitates teaching and learning the material without watering it down.





Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' comprehensive dental assisting. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2012.

This book is aimed at dental assistants have to work as part of a team every day to provide patients with the best possible care and ensure that the dental office runs smoothly and at instructors, who prepare students to have the skills and abilities they will need to be a successful part of this dental team.





Concepts in dental public health / Jill Mason(ed). 2nd ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2010.

Written specifically for dental hygienists, this comprehensive textbook covers concepts, issues, techniques, and methods related to dental public health. It focuses on the assessment of factors that affect oral health of populations and the development of policy in response to a population's needs.





Lingual & esthetic orthodontics / Rafi Romano (ed). London: Quintessence Publishing, 2011.

This book represents the first comprehensive clinical reference on the lingual orthodontic technique and reviews the latest advancements in the field, including available bracket systems, innovations in laboratory and simulation techniques, standard biomechanics from alignment to finishing, effective clinical protocols, and helpful tips and tricks for efficient treatment.






Modern dental assisting/ Doni L. Bird(et al). 10th ed., St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Saunders, c2012.

Using an easy-to-understand approach, this resource offers a complete foundation in the basic and advanced clinical skills you must master to achieve clinical competency. It describes dental assisting procedures with photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions.






Human oral mucosa: development, structure, and function. / Christopher Squier. Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

The aim of the present volume is to provide a more sophisticated text on human oral mucosa than presently exists in textbooks and to bring together information that is otherwise to be found in separate, specialist volumes into a comprehensive text. It relates structure at the molecular, cellular and tissue level to function and to clinical behavior.

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New books received this week

Challenging nature: wax-up techniques in aesthetics and functional occlusion. / Paulo Kano. London: Quintessence Publishing, 2011.

Fabrication of posterior prosthetic teeth is an art that requires technicians to reproduce the minute details of occlusal form using difficult methods of wax-up. Written for students as well as experienced clinicians, this unique atlas will change the way that technicians wax up teeth. It guides readers, step-by-step, through the author s revolutionary wax-up technique to re-create the complex morphology of premolar and molar teeth.






Dental implant restoration: principles and procedures./ Stuart H (et al). London: Quintessence Publishing, 2011.

Treatment protocols involving placement of dental implants require a dental team with expertise in surgery, restoration, and laboratory procedures. However, the responsibility for coordinating the treatment plan falls to the restorative clinician who must develop the blueprint for restoration. This concise and easy-to-follow guide provides a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of implant dentistry and prepares a clinician to lead the treatment team through the stages of restoration to produce an esthetic and functional result.







Oxford handbook of clinical medicine / Murray Longmore(et al). 8th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010.

As ubiquitous in hospitals as stethoscopes, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is a guiding star for all medical students, junior doctors, and residents. The culmination of more than 20 years of clinical experience, and containing the knowledge and insight gained by more than 15 authors, the new eighth edition continues to be the definitive pocket-sized guide to today's clinical medicine.