New edition of core neuroscience text

Principles of neural science / Kandel E & Schwartz J. 5th ed, New York: McGraw-Hill, 2013.

Deciphering the link between the human brain and behavior has always been one of the most intriguing.and often challenging.aspects of scientific endeavor. The sequencing of the human genome, and advances in molecular biology, have illuminated the pathogenesis of many neurological diseases and have propelled our knowledge of how the brain controls behavior. To grasp the wider implications of these developments and gain a fundamental understanding of this dynamic, fast-moving field, Principles of Neuroscience stands alone as the most authoritative and indispensible resource of its kind. ... The new fifth edition of Principles of Neural Science is thoroughly updated to reflect the tremendous amount of research, and the very latest clinical perspectives, that have significantly transformed the field within the last decade. Ultimately, Principles of Neural Science affirms that all behavior is an expression of neural activity, and that the future of clinical neurology and psychiatry hinges on the progress of neural science. Far exceeding the scope and scholarship of similar texts, this unmatched guide offers a commanding, scientifically rigorous perspective on the molecular mechanisms of neural function and disease.one that you'll continually rely on to advance your comprehension of brain, mind, and behavior.

New books received this week

Practical implant dentistry: the science and art. / Ashok Sethi. 2nd ed, London: Quintessence Publishing, 2012.

The science and art of implant dentistry encompasses both complex surgical protocols and advanced prosthodontics, and no beginner can achieve excellence in this discipline without a clear understanding of the step-by-step guidelines. This established textbook, written by clinicians for clinicians, presents evidence-based protocols and focuses on the technical skill and practical craftsmanship that are essential to predictable outcomes in implant placement, augmentation, and restoration.







The superguide: a guide for supervising oral health professionals. Gladesville, N.S.W.: Health Education and Training Institute, 2013.

This is a user friendly guide designed to assist oral health professionals who are responsible for supervising other staff. It provides information about supervising oral health professionals in ways that contribute to the safety and better care of patients, and effective methods of contributing to the education, welfare and professional development of oral health professionals. This guide is not a policy document. It gives tips and suggestions based on the published evidence of what makes good supervision and the knowledge of many experienced oral health supervisors in New South Wales.





Oral and Maxillofacial Infections: 15 Unanswered Questions. / Thomas R. Flynn. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co., 2011.

This special issue will review the many unanswered questions regarding oral and maxillofacial infections. Questions include: Should we extract teeth in the presence of infection? Should we wait for development of an abscess before we perform incision and drainage? What are the antibiotics of choice for odontogenic infections, and how long should the treatment course last? Is clindamycin losing its effectiveness in odontogenic infections? Should we use prophylactic antibiotics for removal of erupted teeth, impacted teeth, dental implants, or other dentoalveolar surgery, and more.

New books received this week

Defense from within : a guide to success as a dental malpractice defense expert. / Jeffrey A. Krompier. Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence, 2012.

In this straightforward and highly informative book, an attorney with nearly 30 years of experience defending health care providers against malpractice suits offers dental clinicians essential advice and inside information regarding what it takes to be a successful defense expert witness.







The face: pictorial atlas of clinical anatomy. / Ralf J. Radlanski. London: Quintessence, 2012.

All surgical disciplines that deal with the human face must rely on an exact knowledge of its highly complex topographic-anatomical relationships. This atlas provides a unique contribution to the study of facial anatomy in which readers are allowed to explore deeper into the anatomy as the layers are stripped away, one by one.








Fiber-reinforced composites in clinical dentistry. / Martin A. Freilich. Chicago ; London: Quintessence, 2000.

Fiber-reinforced materials have highly favorable mechanical properties, and their strength-to-weight ratios are superior to those of most alloys. When compared to metals they offer many other advantages as well, including noncorrosiveness, translucency, good bonding properties, and ease of repair so they have potential in many applications in dentistry.

New e-books

Fluoride and the oral environment / Marília A.R.B Bauru (ed). Basel, Switzerland: Karger, 2011.

This volume brings together current concepts relating to the use of fluoride in dentistry. As a clear up-to-date summary of current thinking in the field, this book will be essential reading for research workers and postgraduate students. Established researchers and teachers in both clinical and basic sciences will find it to be a valuable addition to their libraries, and clinicians will be able to better evaluate the current scientific evidence on the advantages as well as the hazards of fluoride in dentistry.







Anatomy for dental students / D.R. Johnson and W.J. Moore. 3rd ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997.

This book aims to provide the dental student with a description of all the gross, neurological, and developmental anatomy (apart from that of the dentition itself) necessary for the practice of dentistry and its major specialties. It is designed primarily as a textbook for the undergraduate student who is pursuing a practical course in topographical anatomy, but contains enough detail for the postgraduate dentist reading for additional qualifications.







Endodontic radiology / Bettina Basrani, (ed). 2nd ed., Ames, Iowa: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2012.

More than an overview of equipment, the book delves into radiographic interpretation, differential diagnosis, technical difficulties and special circumstances when taking radiographs during the endodontic treatment, and how to choose the correct radiographic technique to obtain the desired images. Chapters explain general radiographic techniques; intraoral techniques; standard radiographs and interpretation; digital radiographs and their manipulation, storage, and interpretation; and CBCT principles, techniques, and clinical considerations.

New books received this week

Treatment of TMDs: bridging the gap between advances in research and clinical patient management. / Charles S. Greene (ed). Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence, 2013.

Every chapter provides an overview of new research in the field and its potential for changing future patient care. Covering such clinically relevant topics as the relation of abnormal joint function to joint pathology, the prediction of treatment responsiveness, how sleep disorders affect TMJ and facial pain, the role of comorbid conditions in pain response and management, and the evolving field of pharmacotherapeutics, this book is sure to transform the way clinicians think about TMDs and how they approach TMD treatment.






The face: pictorial atlas of clinical anatomy. / Ralf J. Radlanski. London: Quintessence, 2012.

This atlas provides a unique contribution to the study of facial anatomy in which readers are allowed to explore deeper into the anatomy as the layers are stripped away, one by one. It features elaborate composite illustrations created in layers, starting from the skeleton and working out to the surface of the skin. CT scans are used for the skeletal template, MRI series depict the inner layers of the facial region, angiographs report the anatomy of the blood vessels, and photographs of anatomical specimens as well as a living model fill out the rest.






Implant therapy: the integrated treatment plan. / Mauro Merli. Milan: Quintessenza Edizioni, 2013.

The current emphasis on patient-centered medicine necessitates revision of the diagnostic and therapeutic process toward an integrated treatment plan that promotes collaboration among the specialties as well as the patient's active participation. This text describes how to implement such a treatment plan for patients requiring implant treatment in an area of esthetic and/or functional interest.

New e-books

Practical biostatistics: a user-friendly approach for evidence-based medicine / Mendel Suchmacher. Amsterdam ; Boston: Elsevier/Academic Press, 2012.

This book provides researchers, medical professionals, and students with a friendly, practical guide to biostatistics. With a detailed outline of implementation steps complemented by a review of important topics, it can be used as a quick reference or a hands-on guide to effectively incorporate biostatistics in clinical trials. Customized presentation for biological investigators with examples taken from current clinical trials in multiple disciplines. Clear and concise definitions and examples provide a pragmatic guide to bring clarity to the applications of statistics in improving human health.





Oral wound healing: cell biology and clinical management / Hannu Larjava (ed). Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, 2012.

Oral Wound Healing: Cell Biology and Clinical Management brings experts from around the world together to provide an authoritative reference on the processes, principles and clinical management of wound healing in the oral mucosa. Promoting a thorough understanding of current research on the topic, this new resource draws together thinking on the basic biological processes of wound healing in the oral environment, as well as providing more detailed information and discussion on processes such as inflammation, reepithelialization and angiogenesis.





Smith's anesthesia for infants and children / Peter J. Davis, (ed). 8th ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Mosby, 2011.

The 8th edition delivers all the state-of-the-art guidance you need to provide optimal perioperative care for any type of pediatric surgery. Stay current with new chapters on ICU management, conjoined twins, and basic neonatal physiology, plus new coverage of pharmacology and monitoring techniques. Get outstanding visual guidance with full-color illustrations throughout the book.

New books

Atlas of dental rehabilitation techniques / Romeo Pascetta. Milan : Quintessence Publishing, 2012.

Laboratory procedures require absolute precision to ensure that the appropriate anatomical information is preserved through each stage of fabrication. This laboratory manual defines the key elements that dental technicians should understand to succeed in their work. The authors illustrate the working techniques necessary to create esthetic and functional dental prostheses that reproduce the look of natural teeth.




Contemporary restoration of endodontically treated teeth: evidence-based diagnosis and treatment planning. / Nadim Z. Baba (ed). Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence, 2013.

Written by a group of renowned experts three decades after the publication of the last comprehensive book on this topic, this much-needed book has a wealth of evidence-based information on all facets of the restoration of pulpless teeth. With a better understanding of the factors that can influence the prognosis of severely compromised teeth, the approach to treating these teeth has evolved, and this text offers a well-balanced, contemporary approach to treatment planning.





Inspiration: people, teeth, and restorations. / Luiz Narciso Baratieri. London: Quintessence Pub, 2012.

Natural tooth behaves much as a collection of mosaics that change color according to the type of light and media in which they are found, and it is this beauty of tooth composition and form that is the inspiration to those who seek to mimic tooth in dental restorations. This stunning atlas is the culmination of more than 25 years of dedicated study into the optical behavior of teeth and restorative materials.

New e-books

Oxford handbook of epidemiology for clinicians / Helen Ward (et al). Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012.

The Oxford Handbook of Epidemiology for Clinicians provides all the information required by students and junior doctors who need to understand and translate key epidemiological concepts into medical practice. Divided into four sections, the handbook begins with the basics of epidemiology in the clinic, moving on to the theories behind evidence-based practice, discussions of optimum methods and studies, and then ends by looking at the epidemiology of common diseases.







Implants in clinical dentistry / Richard M. Palmer (et al). 2nd ed., New York : Informa Healthcare, 2012.

An increasing number of dental practitioners are considering dental implants in the treatment of their patients. The range of applications, protocol variations, the complexity of implant systems and related management have all increased dramatically over the last decade, and this may be bewildering to the newcomer to implant dentistry. This text considers the main implant systems for various clinical indications in an unbiased fashion, indicating their potential advantages and disadvantages. Extensive colour illustrations are included.






Forensic dental evidence: an investigator's handbook. / C. Michael Bowers. 2nd ed., Amsterdam ; Boston: Elsevier/Academic Press, 2011.

Forensic Dental Evidence, Second Edition provides the base for investigating, identifying and processing forensic dental evidence. This edition leads off with an explanation of dental nomenclature and quickly advances to the newest developments in trace dental evidence, methods for trace DNA evidence, and mass disaster cases (9/11, Bali, Thailand). Bowers covers how digital imaging of evidence has assisted in cases where incarcerated individuals have been exonerated.