New book received this week

14th Congress of International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering: October 26-28, 2004, Shanghai, China: proceedings. Beijing : Chinese Heat Treatment Society, 2004.

New books received this week

Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology/ Stergios Logothetidis (ed). Berlin: Springer, 2012.

This book presents the laboratory, scientific and clinical aspects of nanomaterials used for medical applications in the fields of regenerative medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. The book appeals to researchers and postgraduate students.








Osteology guidelines for oral and maxillofacial regeneration: preclinical models for translational research./ William V. Giannobile. London: Quintessence, 2011.

Covered topics include research in soft and hard tissue, osseointegrated implants, periodontal regeneration, ridge preservation, horizontal and vertical ridge expansion, and augmentation of the sinus floor. Biomaterials used for regenerative efforts include osteoconductive products as well as tissue engineering. This text is an essential reference for researchers in every discipline of dentistry.





The administrative dental assistant/ Linda J. Gaylor. 3rd ed, St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2012.

This comprehensive textbook delivers all the latest information and skill practice you need to succeed in the paperless era: technology, forms, and equipment in use today; functions of the dental business office; communication and critical thinking exercises; and in-depth instruction for completing common tasks such as scheduling, bookkeeping, electronic record regulations and insurance coding.

New books received this week

Oral rehabilitation: a case-based approach. / Iven Klineberg, Diana Kingston (ed). Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, 2012.

This book provides a structured approach to decision-making and case design in oral rehabilitation, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary support for prosthodontics. Its format is based around clinical cases that demonstrate from simple to complex actual patient cases, demonstrating the formal process by which a diagnosis and treatment plan is reached.






Human physiology: from cells to systems. / Lauralee Sherwood. 7th ed., Belmont,CA: Brooks/Cole, 2013.

Organized around the central theme of homeostasis - how the body meets changing demands while maintaining the internal constancy necessary for all cells and organs to function - this text helps you understand how each component of the course depends on the others and appreciate the integrated functioning of the human body.

Australian Dental Journal special issue on radiology

Dentomaxillofacial radiology: an update and the latest on cone beam imaging.

This special issue can be accessed in full text through our subscription to the Australian Dental Journal and it has good useful articles on the following topics:

Update on the biological effects of ionizing radiation, relative dose factors and radiation hygiene
Contemporary medico-legal dental radiology
The impact of computer display performance on the quality of digital radiographs: a review
Collection and recording of radiological information for forensic purposes
The basic principles of radiological interpretation
Interpretation of panoramic radiographs
Maxillofacial cone beam computed tomography: essence, elements and steps to interpretation
Cone beam computed tomography and obstructive sleep apnoea
Application of cone beam volumetric tomography in endodontics
Application of cone beam computed tomography in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Cone beam computed tomography use in orthodontics
Is there a role for the use of volumetric cone beam computed tomography in periodontics?
Application of cone beam computed tomography for assessment of the temporomandibular joints

Revised Oral & Dental Therapeutic Guidelines

The March 2012 eTG complete update is now available. eTG complete comprises all Therapeutic Guidelines topics integrated in a single easy-to-search product. It provides you with succinct, critically evaluated information to help you make the best decisions for your patients.

This release includes a complete revision of the Oral and Dental guidelines which consists of the following sections:

Principles of diagnosis and prescribing
Dental prescriptions and prescription-writing
Getting to know your dental drugs
Dental caries
Periodontal disease
Acute odontogenic and salivary gland infections
Oral mucosal disease
Orofacial pain
Halitosis
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Local anaesthesia
Anxiolysis and sedation for dental procedures
Post-treatment pain management
Dental management of patients with medical conditions
Medical emergencies in dental practice
Management of dental problems for medical practitioners
Drugs and sport
Dental procedures and drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Glossary of dental terms
Appendices

New books received this week

Last's anatomy: regional and applied. / Chummy S. Sinnatamby. 12th ed., Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2011.

This regional textbook of anatomy is rich in applied clinical content, knowledge of which is essential for both clinical examination and surgical procedures. Although regional in approach each chapter is structured to clearly explain the structure and function of the component systems.






Biochemistry / Reginald H. Garrett. 5th ed., Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, c2013.

The authors’ innovative conceptual and organizing "Essential Questions" framework guides you through concepts in a way that reveals the beauty and usefulness of biochemistry in the everyday world. Offering a balanced and streamlined presentation, this edition has been updated throughout with new material and revised presentations.

New books received this week

Patient assessment tutorials: a step-by-step guide for the dental hygienist. / Jill S. Nield-Gehrig, Jill S. 2nd ed., Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.

This textbook guides dental hygiene students through the process of patient assessment, covering both the actual physical assessment and effective patient communication. All skills presented in the book are detailed in a highly visual, step-by-step style - a unique and effective approach in the dental hygiene market.






The administrative dental assistant: student workbook. / Gaylor, Linda J. 3rd ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Elseveir/Saunders, 2012.

An indispensable companion to the 3rd Edition of The Administrative Dental Assistant, this workbook combines textbook content and key objectives with new practice exercises, case scenarios, and critical thinking questions to help put your learning into practical context.

New books received this week

The child dental health surveys Australia, 2005 and 2006. / Diep Haa (et al). Adelaide: AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit, 2011.

This report describes the state of oral health of Australian children attending a school dental service (SDS) in 2005 and 2006. The findings are based on analyses of data extracted from the 2005 and 2006 Child Dental Health Surveys (CDHS) for 193,457 children from ages 4 to 15 from most states and territories.






Tissue-integrated prostheses: osseointegration in clinical dentistry. / Per-Ingvar Brånemark (ed). Chicago: Quintessence, 1985

This book demonstrates clinical success in dental implantology with: (1) proper surgical preparation and subsequent protection of host bone sites for four to six months, (2) close apposition of bone to a commercially pure implant designed to achieve immediate stabilization, and (3) a well-designed prosthesis tightly fitted to the osseointegrated abutment.






Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease. / Vinay Kumar (et al). 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders/Elsevier, c2010.

One of the best-selling medical textbooks of all time, Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease is the one book that nearly all medical students purchase, and is also widely used by physicians worldwide. A "who's who" of pathology experts delivers the most dependable, current, and complete coverage of today's essential pathology knowledge.