New books received this week

Self-ligation in orthodontics: an evidence-based approach to biomechanics and treatment / edited by Theodore Eliades. Chichester ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

Description: This book reviews, analyzes and clarifies the currently available peer-reviewed evidence on self-ligating brackets, extending from therapeutic outcome to biomechanics, materials, and treatment manifestations.




Ethics and law in dental hygiene / by Phyllis L. Beemsterboer. 2nd ed.St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2010.

Description: Learn how to make sound ethical and legal decisions in practice. This book is written in the context of "real-world" situations that you will encounter on a regular basis in dental hygiene practice.





Guidelines for adhesive dentistry: the key to success / Francesco Mangani. London : Quintessence Publishing, c2009.

Description: This book presents an innovative approach to teaching operative dentistry with the help of excellent drawings and illustrations.





Early childhood oral health / edited by Joel H. Berg. Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, c2009.

Description: In addition to preventing childhood caries, other topics include public health approaches to managing caries worldwide, implementation of new programs to mitigate dental caries in preschoolers, fluoride regimens, and new technologies in caries risk assessment in infants and toddlers.

Nice dental news from the ABC

"The world's smallest plasma torch could one day make root canal treatment faster, less painful and reduce the chance of infection, say experts". Read Plasma torch could disinfect teeth on ABC Science (accessed on 27/06/2009).

New books received this week

Master dentistry (Volume 2) / edited by Peter Heasman. 2nd ed. Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2008.

Description: Each section is fully illustrated and is supported by extensive self-assessment questions. This second edition addresses the restorative, paediatric and orthodontics aspects of dentistry and is perfect for both undergraduate students and post-graduates preparing for tests and exams.





Superconductivity / by S.L. Kakani, Shubhra Kakani. Tunbridge Wells : Anshan Ltd, 2009.

Description: A comprehensive introduction to the theory and modern applications of superconductivity, including new materials and the potential applications of superconductors.







The dental hygienist's guide to nutritional care. / Cynthia A. Stegeman. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Missouri : Saunders, c2010.

Description: Specifically tailored to address relevant nutritional concerns for practicing hygienists and dental hygiene students. Provides a comprehensive view of the field. Besides offering basic nutritional advice relevant for dental hygienists, it also covers current nutritional concerns, such as high-protein diets and bottled water versus tap water.





Evidence-based decision making : a translational guide for dental professionals. / Jane L. Forrest [et al.] Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2009.

Description: Learn how to formulate patient-centered questions, search for and appraise the evidence, apply the eveidence to your practice, and evaluate the process. An excellent book for evidence-based decision making in dentistry.

Freeware for recording Skype calls

MP3 Skype Recorder is a free program which automatically records all your Skype conversations, including Skype conferences. It stores your conversations locally in files using compact and very popular MP3 format. The tool can record person-to-person Skype calls and SkypeOut calls as well as calls to Skype Online number.

This could be useful for recording telephone interviews and surveys, or meetings held using the Skype Conference facility. However, one cannot record any conversation without the knowledge and agreement of the other party, see Legal Aspects of Recording Telephone Conversations: A Practical Guide

New e-books

Access them from anywhere 24/7 with your UniKey.

Primary preventive dentistry / edited by Norman O. Harris et al. 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Education, Prentice Hall, c2009.

Description: This landmark text comprehensively presents the science and practice of preventive assessment and treatment modalities of preventive dental care. The seventh edition strives to enhance the readability of this book for oral health and dental students.




Oral pathology: clinical pathologic correlations / Joseph A. Regezi, James J. Sciubba, Richard C.K. Jordan. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders, 2008.

Description: Covering pathology according to clinical appearance, this text makes it easy to quickly identify and diagnose oral disease presentations. New and improved photos have been added to this edition, along with cutting-edge information on disease etiology and treatment.

New books received this week

Dental hygiene: theory and practice. / edited by Michele Leonardi Darby, Margaret M. Walsh. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2010.

Description: Complete coverage of today's dental hygiene skills and theories. Clinical competencies at the beginning of each chapter provide a clear overview of what you need to know, and procedure boxes ensure that you understand the reasoning behind each step in the competencies.





Procedures manual to accompany Dental hygiene, theory and practice / Michele Leonardi Darby, Margaret M. Walsh. St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2010.

Description: The procedures manual reinforces your knowledge and helps you perform clinical procedures with ease and accuracy. It contains step-by-step descriptions with information about the materials and equipment necessary to carry out the procedures. Use it as a quick reference.





Local anaesthesia in dentistry. / J.A. Baart, H.S. Brand (editors) ; translated by Joanne Orton, Henk Brand and Jacques Baart. Oxford ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

Description: A practical guide to this essential area of dentistry originally published in Dutch. It provides clear guidance to the administration of local anaesthesia, introduces students to the concept of nerve conduction and pain, and explains the anatomy of the trigeminal nerve.

Exciting new 3D interactive resource

The Library has organized a trial of 3D Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry on Anatomy.tv

To access this interactive resource go to databases and scroll down to Anatomy.tv

Please try it out and let us know what you think using the Database Evaluation Form. Your comments are vital to the overall evaluation process and will have an important influence on whether the Library will subscribe to this resource.

The trial is running until the end of June.

New addition to our e-journals

The most requested dentistry journal by our researchers in 2006-2008, Clinical implant dentistry and related research is now availabe full text online through the library catalogue.

The primary focus of this journal is the publication of evidenced based articles evaluating new dental implants, techniques, basic science research relating to wound healing, osseointegration, and multicenter studies evaluating these treatments. You can access it from anywhere 24/7 with your UniKey.

New DVD and books received this week

Tooth morphology (DVD) / David Whittaker. Cardiff : Media Resources Centre, Cardiff University, 1985.

Description: Copies of the 5 tooth morphology VHS videos in our Special Reserve on one DVD. Table of contents: Part 1: Introduction & Terminology. Part 2: Incisors & Canines. Part 3: Pre-molars. Part 4: Molars. Part 5: Deciduous Teeth.





Procedures manual to accompany Dental hygiene, theory and practice / Michele Leonardi Darby, Margaret M. Walsh. St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2010.

Description: The procedures manual reinforces your knowledge and helps you perform clinical procedures with ease and accuracy. It contains step-by-step descriptions with information about the materials and equipment necessary to carry out the procedures. Use it as a quick reference.



Gray's anatomy for students / Richard L. Drake, A. Wayne Vogl, Adam W.M. Mitchell. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, c2010.

Description: This textbook is used by medical and dental students in PBL programs around the world. It will be particularly useful to students when lectures and labs in gross anatomy are minimal.

Your library in your hand

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Recent articles by Faculty staff & students

The following papers have been added to PubMed in the last 30 days:

Webb B, Whittle T, Schwarz E. Dental care in aged care facilities: authors' reply. Australian Dental Journal 2009 Jun;54(2):179.









Nadkarni MA, Martin FE, Hunter N, Jacques NA. Methods for optimizing DNA extraction before quantifying oral bacterial numbers by real-time PCR. FEMS microbiology letters 2009 May 7. [Epub ahead of print]









Felmingham KL, Williams LM, Kemp AH, Rennie C, Gordon E, Bryant RA. Anterior cingulate activity to salient stimuli is modulated by autonomic arousal in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Psychiatry research 2009 May 13. [Epub ahead of print]









Crasta K, Daly CG, Mitchell D, Curtis B, Stewart D, Heitz-Mayfield LJ. Bacteraemia due to dental flossing. Journal of clinical periodontology 2009 Apr;36(4):323-32. Epub 2009 Mar 11.

What makes engaged learning happen?

And what doesn't? What makes critical thinking happen? What doesn't? What does it mean to be a life-long learner and how does a teacher inspire this skill in a student? The audio recording of the 22nd May Student Perspectives on University Teaching lunchtime seminar is now available from the ITL website.

Need help @ Westmead?

From 3rd June 2009 I will be available for consultation at Westmead Dental every Wednesday between:

10:00 am - 2:00 pm; 3:00 - 4:00 pm, or
by prior arrangement only after 5:30 pm

You can find me in an office on Level 3 of the WCOH. The door has a “Computer Room” sign on it, and is along the corridor opposite the Pediatric Dentistry reception desk (second door on your right around the corner from Clinic ‘I’). If you need help, in order of preference please:

1. text me on 0434 606 907
2. email l.bordas@library.usyd.edu.au
3. ring me on 0434 606 907
4. drop in without notice :)

I am really looking forward being able to assist you with literature searching, finding the best evidence, accessing full text journals/books, document delivery, citing and referencing, using EndNote, and more.