New e-books available this week

Comprehensive biomaterials /Paul Ducheyne (ed). Amsterdam; Boston: Elsevier, 2011.

This modern, all-encompassing comprehensive book describes the many modern aspects of biomaterials - from basic science to clinical applications - across the formulations and chemistry of polymers, ceramics and metals and their use in various biomedical devices and implants, as well as their clinical performance and host responses.






Handbook of pediatric dentistry / Angus C. Cameron(ed). 3rd ed., Edinburgh; New York: Mosby/Elsevier, 2008.

Suitable for students and practitioners alike, this book is a concise, practical and highly illustrated guide to the day-to-day management of child dental patients. Written in an accessible, easy-to-read manner to aid retention of facts. Provides a source of essential and practical information, not always easy to find elsewhere.






Rang & Dale's pharmacology / Humphrey P. Rang. 7th ed., Edinburgh; New York: Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone, 2012.

Rang & Dale's Pharmacology provides you with all the knowledge you need to get through your pharmacology course and beyond. It presents a clear and accessible approach to the analysis of therapeutic agents at the cellular and molecular level through detailed diagrams, full-color illustrations, and pedagogical features.

New books received this week

Contemporary esthetic dentistry / George A. Freedman. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier, 2012.

With over 1,600 full-color illustrations, this definitive reference discusses the importance of cariology and caries management, then covers essential topics such as ultraconservative dentistry, color and shade, adhesive techniques, anterior and posterior direct composites, and finishing and polishing.






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.

New books received today

Current concepts in temporomandibular joint surgery / Gregory M. Ness (ed). Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders, 2011.

Guest Editor Martin Steed has assembled a comprehensive review of peripheral trigeminal nerve injury, repair and regeneration. Articles will include peripheral nerve response to injury, clinical trigeminal neurosensory testing, inferior alveolar and lingual nerve imaging, and so on.







Harrison's principles of internal medicine / Dan L. Longo (ed). 18th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012.

Reflecting the state of the art in medical practice, this edition delivers the latest strategies for understanding, diagnosing and managing disease. The accompanying DVD contains 53 chapters not found in the book as well as hundreds of illustrations and procedural videos.







How the Tooth Mouse met the Tooth Fairy / Lizzette de Vries. Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence, 2010.

This charming and delightfully illustrated book entertains as it teaches children the importance of brushing at least twice a day.

New books received this week

Emerging nanotechnologies in dentistry: materials, processes, and applications. / Karthikeyan Subramani (ed). Oxford: Elsevier/William Andrew, 2012.

This book covers new materials and dental nanotechnologies such as the use of advanced inorganic and organic materials, smart and biomimetic materials, tissue engineering and drug delivery strategies.






EMQs for dentistry / Douglas Hammond. 2nd ed., Knutsford: PasTest, 2011.

The 2nd ed contains more than 320 EMQs covering the dental undergraduate syllabus taught in the UK’s dental schools. Questions are grouped by subject enabling students to focus their revision on their weaker areas. Thorough explanations and answers for every question help students to develop their learning and understanding. Includes useful hips and tips on how to approach the exam.





Advancing oral health in America / Institute of Medicine. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press c2011.

Though it is highly preventable, tooth decay is a common chronic disease both in the United States and worldwide. Evidence shows that decay and other oral diseases may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. This book highlights the vital role that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) can play in improving oral health and oral health care in the United States.

Provisional crown restorations

Porter M, Adarve R. Fabrication of Provisional Restoration Using Direct Technique MedEdPORTAL; 2011.

This lab manual is intended to provide dental students, dental assistants, and dental therapists with instructional guidance. This module will guide users through the steps of fabricating provisional crown restorations. The module will apply the principles of the direct fabrication of a provisional for a full coverage restoration. The module will guide users through the steps of the provisional fabrication procedure for tooth #30 full gold crown and an extension of this exercise is included regarding the fabrication of #9 porcelain fused to metal provisional restoration. (Accessed on 27/01/2012)

New books received this week

Cram101 textbook outlines to accompany 'Sedation: a guide to patient management' by Stanley Malamed, 5th edition. [USA?]: Content Technologies Inc., 2012.

Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook by Malamed with optional online practice tests. The outlines consist of the terms, concepts, etc. that you may expect to be tested on from your textbook. A good study tool for a class, tutorial or and exam.






Clinical cases in periodontics / Nadeem Karimbux. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Clinical Cases in Periodontics describes the core principles of periodontics and demonstrates their practical, every-day application through a range of representative cases building from the simple to the complex and from the common to the rare.







Lippincott Williams & Wilkins atlas of anatomy / Patrick W. Tank. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.

Featuring more than 750 new, modern images, the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Atlas of Anatomy is a vibrantly colored regional atlas of human anatomy offering an unprecedented combination of visual aesthetic appeal and anatomical accuracy.

Articles published by our students & staff

The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:

Jiménez Montenegro VC, Jones A, Petocz P, Gonzales C, Darendeliler MA. Physical properties of root cementum: Part 22. Root resorption after the application of light and heavy extrusive orthodontic forces: A microcomputed tomography study.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2012 Jan;141(1):e1-9.









Zhang Z, Zhou S, Li Q, Li W, Swain MV. Sensitivity analysis of bi-layered ceramic dental restorations. Dent Mater. 2011 Dec 8. [Epub ahead of print]










King AD, Turk T, Colak C, Elekdag-Turk S, Jones AS, Petocz P, Darendeliler MA. Physical properties of root cementum: Part 21. Extent of root resorption after the application of 2.5° and 15° tips for 4 weeks: A microcomputed tomography study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Dec;140(6):e299-305.

Hu-Friedy Perio kits

We purchased 4 sets of periodontal instrument kits for student use. These kits are the only packs accepted by the Sydney Dental Hospital Sterilization Department due to the laser identification method, and they are the same kit every student of ours needs to purchase.

The perio kits are on Reserve which means they can only be borrowed for two hours at a time and you can't take them home.

For descriptions of the instruments found in these kits please go to the Hu-Friedy website.