Thursday 4 October 2012

New books received this week

Contemporary orthodontics / William R. Proffit. 5th ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Mosby, 2013.

This new edition includes detailed information on diagnosis, treatment planning concepts, related problems or controversies, and current treatment procedures, including the role of orthodontics in comprehensive treatment of patients with multiple problems.







Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaw: a multidisciplinary approach. / Francesco Saverio De Ponte (ed). Milan ; New York: Springer, 2012.

The aim of this volume is to offer an update on the current status of prevention, and on the current conservative and surgical treatments. The multidisciplinary approach will be very much appreciated by GP’s, the different specialists using bisphosphonates and by dental surgeons.






Dental assisting: a comprehensive approach / Donna J. Phinney. 4th ed., Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2013.

As a dental assistant, you will be expected to take on an increasing number of clinical and administrative responsibilities to stay competitive. The new edition delivers inclusive coverage of the basic and advanced clinical skills you need to master.







Management of complications in oral and maxillofacial surgery / Michael Miloro (ed). Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

A comprehensive reference that covers the minor and major complications which may occur in all facets of oral maxillofacial surgery. Each chapter covers the potential complications encountered during the routine practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, from the most commonly encountered complications to those less frequent and more complex ones.