New e-books received this week

Orthodontic pearls: a selection of practical tips and clinical expertise /Eliakim Mizrahi (ed). London: Taylor & Francis, c2004.

This outstanding book synthesizes a wealth of information gleaned from both clinical and administrative experiences in orthodontic practice. Contributors from around the world offer a global perspective, including tips, techniques, and practical points to assist in everything from diagnosis and using appliances to patient management.






Dental biomechanics / Arturo N. Natali (ed). London: Taylor & Francis, 2003.

Dental Biomechanics provides a comprehensive, timely, and wide-reaching survey of the relevant aspects of biomechanical investigation within the dental field. Leading the reader through the mechanical analysis of dental problems in dental implants, orthodontics, and natural tooth mechanics, this book covers an increasingly important and popular subject area.







Pickard's manual of operative dentistry / Edwina A.M. Kidd. 8th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003.

Every dentistry student buys Pickard’s. It’s an essential purchase on all reading lists and is regarded as a classic. However, a new edition of this book is desperately needed; it’s a rapidly developing area particularly with regard to dental materials and techniques.

New books received this week

Essential microbiology for dentistry /Lakshman Samaranayake. 4th ed., Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2011.

The new edition of this highly successful book continues to offer readers everything they require to gain a full understanding of microbiology as it relates to modern dental practice. The rich combination of easy-to-read text together with the extensive artwork programme makes Essential Microbiology for Dentistry the first choice of microbiology textbook for many students of dentistry worldwide.





Ten Cate's oral histology: development, structure, and function / Antonio Nanci. 8th ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier, 2013.

Understand oral histology and learn to apply your knowledge in the clinical setting with this definitive reference. Now in full color and thoroughly updated, Ten Cate’s 8th Edition provides insight on contemporary research and trends in oral histology, embryology, physiology, oral biology, postnatal growth and development that is essential to your success in oral health.

New e-books

Oral Diseases and Disorders: Differential Diagnosis/Prabhu, S.R. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers, 2011.

An attempt to provide relevant information on differential diagnosis of various conditions that involve oral and maxillofacial structures. Style, design and structure of chapter presentation have been kept simple and controversial aspects that relate to some oral diseases have been deliberately omitted. Relevant color and black and white illustrations have been used to complement the text.






A Practical Guide to Hospital Dentistry / Varghese, K. George. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers, 2011.

Incorporates information obtained form textbooks which guided students and surgeons alike over the last few decades. The sources of information have been reviewed and updated regularly. The text enables the students to develop the skill and ability to write an accurate, short, succinct, yet comprehensive essay. This collection contains 326 short notes in alphabetical order.

CliffsTestPrep dental admission test (DAT) / Tracy Halward (et al). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Pub, 2007.

Your guide to a higher score on the DAT. Written by test-prep specialists. Since 1976, American BookWorks Corporation has been producing and publishing a wide variety of educational books for many of the major publishing houses. The company specializes in test preparation books, review books and study guides. Part I: Introduction. Part II: Subject Reviews. Part III: DAT Practice Tests

New e-books received this week

Oral radiology: principles and interpretation /Stuart C. White, Michael J. Pharoah. 6th ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby, 2009.

With more than 1,000 high-quality radiographs and illustrations, this bestselling book visually demonstrates the basic principles of oral and maxillofacial radiology as well as effective clinical application. You'll be able to diagnose and treat patients effectively with the coverage of imaging techniques, including specialized techniques such as MRI and CT, and the comprehensive discussion of the radiographic interpretation of pathology.





Essentials of dental radiography and radiology / Eric Whaites, R.A. Cawson. 4th ed., Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2007.

This is a 4th edition of a textbook, which is used in nearly all dental schools in the UK and in many other countries. Covers both radiography (producing the image) and radiology (interpreting the image) and presents the subject in an accessible format. This new edition has been revised with all new line drawings.






Ten Cate's oral histology: development, structure, and function / Antonio Nanci. 7th ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby, Inc., 2008.

Understand oral histology and learn to apply your knowledge in the clinical setting with this definitive reference. Updated and enhanced, it provides insight on contemporary research and trends in oral histology, embryology, physiology, oral biology, and postnatal growth and development essential to your success in dentistry!

New e-books

Polymeric materials in dentistry /Irini D. Sideridou. New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2010.

The use of polymers for dental purposes started with the invention of vulcanized rubber. The development of the dough technique made it possible to use polyacrylates in dentistry. The physical and mechanical properties of the cured base denture can be optimized by the proper selection of an initiator, plasticizer, pigment and cross-linking agents (di- or trifunctional methacrylates) The developing of the redox initiators for the polymerization of methacrylates at room temperature made possible the direct application of these materials as filling resins. This book has been written in an effort to emphasize the use of polymeric materials in dentistry nowadays.




Clinical dentistry / Scardina Giuseppe Alessandro(ed). Hauppauge, N.Y.: Nova Science Publisher's, c2011.

This book presents comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments, and innovative ideas in all fields of clinical dentistry. Topics discussed herein include indirect composite restoration in the posterior region; fissure sealings with resin modified glass-ionomer cement; craniofacial anthropometry; oral cavity over-infection during non-surgical cancer therapies; numb chin syndrome; and, the growing need for collaboration between dentistry and medicine.






Handbook of dental care: diagnostic, preventive and restorative services / Jose C. Taggart (ed). New York: Nova Biomedical Books, 2009.

This book focuses on new research in dentistry practices. Handbook of Dental Care: Diagnostic, Preventive and Restorative Services is another book from the series called "Health Care Issues, Costs and Access Series".

New book & DVD received this week

Fabrication procedures for dental prosthetic devices / National Association of Dental Laboratories. Alexandria, Va.: NADL, 2012.

The NADL Fabrication procedures manual contains 18 step-by-step procedures for fabricating the most commonly prescribed dental prosthetic appliances. Ten of these procedures are also available on accompanying DVDs. Disc 1: Baseplates and occlusal rims (38 min.) -- Cast partial dentures (47 min.) ; Disc 2: Ceramo-metal crown (55 min.) -- Relining and rebasing dentures (36 min.) -- Soldering (12 min.) ; Disc 3: Complete dentures (58 min.) -- Immediate dentures (27 min.) -- Cast metal bases (22 min.) ; Disc 4: Inlays ¾ and full crowns (37 min.) -- Attachment abutment (43 min)

New book received this week

The Square Pegs and other Stories / Reg Hession. Watsons Bay, N.S.W.: Books and Writers Network, 2009.

"This book comprises 31 short stories arranged chronologically from the years of the Great Depression to the present day. It traces incidents which took place during the life of the author from his early childhood, through to the significant social changes brought about by the Second World War and the altered lifestyles of people in subsequesnt years." Dr Hession is a Sydney University Dentistry graduate.

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