Wednesday, 25 March 2009

New books received this week

Biological mechanisms of tooth movement / edited by Vinod Krishnan, Ze'ev Davidovitch. Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell, 2009.

Description: A comprehensive reference for trainees and specialists to the scientific background of orthodontics and more specifically, the biological responses to the application of mechanical loads.






Manual of forensic odontology / edited by Edward E. Herschaft [et. al.] 4th ed. [Austin, TX] : American Society of Forensic Odontology, c2006.

Description: A must for anyone interested in the subject. It is a worthwhile resource for those beginning their careers and a valuable reference for those with more experience. Written by a series of respected authors, all major aspects of the discipline are covered.





Clinically oriented anatomy / Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley, Anne M.R. Agur. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa. ; London : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2010.

Description: Provides first-year dentistry students with the clinically oriented anatomical information that they need in study and practice. This textbook is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of anatomy, presented as it relates to the practice of medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy.





Management of cleft lip and palate in the developing world / edited by Michael Mars, Debbie Sell and Alex Habel. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley ; Chichester : John Wiley, c2008.

Description: This book explores the complex issues surrounding the management of cleft lip and palate in the Developing World, and aims to raise the profile of a condition commonly considered to be of only cosmetic importance in countries where infant and child mortality rates are high.