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More recently purchased e-books

Restorative dentistry: an integrated approach. / Peter Jacobsen. Oxford ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell, 2008.

Subjects included in the book are Periodontology, Endodontics, Dental Biomaterials, Oral Biology and Pathology, and Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. However, it offers a somewhat unique approach in that it integrates the basic sciences that are fundamental to clinical practice rather than having separate sections or expecting readers to consult other texts for basic information.





Clinician's guide: diagnosis and treatment of chronic orofacial pain. / Ronald S. Brown (ed).Edmonds, WA: American Academy of Oral Medicine, c2009.

This monograph is a current and concise review for the clinician providing oral health care for chronic orofacial pain patients. This guide was written for clinicians in a ready-to-use- format to serve as a quick reference for many chronic orofacial pain conditions.






Clinician's guide: pharmacology in dental medicine. Jeffrey M. Casiglia. Edmonds, WA : American Academy of Oral Medicine, c2009.

This monograph is intended to provide information pertaining to the use of pharmacologic agents that may be used by the dental practitioner in general or specialty practice. The subjects are grouped by either specific classes of therapeutic agent or by pharmacologic concept.






Research in medicine: planning a project, writing a thesis. / Juliet Usher-Smith. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.

This practical text provides essential advice to guide the beginner through the processes involved in selecting, organizing, funding, undertaking, evaluating and publishing a biomedical research project, and completing a postgraduate qualification.

Recently purchased e-books

Salivary gland disorders / Eugene N. Myers (ed). Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2007.

This text first addresses practical office-based diagnostic approaches. It continues with congenital and acquired salivary dysfunction. The third part provides detailed information on assessment and therapy for benign and malignant tumors of the major and minor salivary glands.






Dental pathology: a practical introduction / Pieter J. Slootweg. Berlin : Springer, c2007.

This book provides practically applicable knowledge on histology and histopathology of the changes that are seen in diseases of the dental and periodontal tissues. Also, attention will be paid to the histological alterations induced by dental treatment.






Justice in oral health care: ethical and educational perspectives. Jos V.M. Welie (ed).Milwaukee, Wis. : Marquette University Press, c2006.

This book makes the case for justice in oral health. Renowned dental ethicists discuss various theoretical perspectives; national and international policy experts propose practical changes; and experienced dental educators outline innovative teaching modes.






Operative dentistry: a practical guide to recent innovations. / Hugh Devlin (ed). Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2007.

This book describes the most recent developments in the field of operative dentistry. It is aimed at senior students and general dental practitioners and describes techniques and methods in a step-by-step manner that is directly applicable to everyday practice.






Removable partial dentures: a clinician's guide. / John D. Jones Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

A highly practical step-by-step guide to the diagnosis, treatment planning, and manufacture of removable partial prostheses. This clinical manual offers easy-to-follow instruction on removable partial dentures, thoroughly outlining this technique in a practical format.






Research writing in dentistry. J. Anthony von Fraunhofer (ed).Milwaukee, Wis. : Marquette University Press, c2006.

Research Writing in Dentistry provides you with a uniquely practical guide to selecting, designing, and writing up a research project. Of particular use to the dental student, both pre- and post-doctoral, this is a no-nonsense guide that presents concrete advice and information that can be absorbed quickly and effectively.

More new e-books

First aid for the NBDE. Part II. / Jason E. Portnof (ed). New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, c2008.

The new bible for NBDE Part II preparation! This high-yield, comprehensive review of topics examined on the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part II is written for dental students by recent dental graduates who aced the boards. Contains 100+ clinical images and illustrations you must know on exam day.






First aid Q & A for the NBDE, Part I. / Derek M Steinbacher. New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, c2009.

Hundreds and hundreds of questions and answers to help you ace the NBDE Part I! No other resource gives you the practice questions you need to prepare for the NBDE Part I, the 800 questions focus on what you most need to know in order to pass the exam and include detailed explanations for each answer choice.






Making the American Mouth: Dentists and Public Health in the Twentieth Century./ Alyssa Picard. New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2009.

This book is at once a history of United States dentistry and a study of a billion-dollar industry. It hronicles the forces that limited Americans access to dental care in the early twentieth century and the ways dentists worked to expand that access and improve the public image of their profession.






Polymers for dental and orthopedic applications / Shalaby W. Shalaby (ed). Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2007.

Surveying major progress in polymer science and technology for dental, maxillofacial, and orthopedic applications, this book provides a unique illustration of the conceptual development of novel biomaterials and processes designed to meet targeted clinical needs.






Principles of operative dentistry / A.J.E. Qualtrough. Oxford, UK ; Ames, Iowa, USA : Blackwell Pub., c2005.

Understanding and the development of competence in the use of operative procedures is demanding. This text aims to detail and justify the basic principles involved in operative procedures with the intention of reinforcing understanding and improving clinical skills.






Salivary diagnostics / David T. Wong (ed) Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008.

Salivary Diagnostics surveys one of the most exciting areas of research in oral biology. Regarded as the mirror of the body, saliva has immense potential to yield real clinical improvements in our ability to diagnose, and hence treat, oral and systemic conditions.

New e-books

Collagen: structure and mechanics/ Peter Fratzl (ed). New York: Springer, c2008.

Dental tissues, as well as nearly all other components of the human body, are made of collagen. This book is the best, most recent and most comprehensive source of information summarising all one needs to know about collagen, from structure to performance.







Clinician's guide: treatment of common oral conditions./ Michael A Siegel. Edmonds, WA : American Academy of Oral Medicine, 2009.

This monograph is intended as a quick reference to the etiologic factors, clinical description, currently accepted therapeutic management, and patient education of the more common oral conditions.







Clinician's guide: oral health in geriatric patients./ Joel M. Laudenbach. Edmonds, WA : American Academy of Oral Medicine, 2009.

This monograph is intended as a quick reference to the etiologic factors, clinical description, currently accepted therapeutic management, and patient education of the more common oral conditions found in geriatric patients.






Clinical sedation in dentistry / N.M. Girdler. Chichester, U.K. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

Chapters cover the following key topics: the etiology of dental anxiety, patient management techniques, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment and selection, pre-medication and oral sedation, special care dentistry, inhalation and intravenous sedation, complications and emergencies, medico-legal aspects, and advances.






Clinician's guide to tobacco cessation / Abdel Rahim Mohammad. Edmonds, WA : American Academy of Oral Medicine, c2009.

This monograph is intended as a concise handbook which offers a useful outline of common oral diseases and dental conditions found in smokers and alerts dental professionals to the systemic diseases hazarded by tobacco users.






Clinician's guide to treatment of medically complex dental patients / Nelson L. Rhodus. Edmonds, WA : American Academy of Oral Medicine, 2009.

The object of this monograph is to address a long recognized need in the armamentarium of dentists by providing a user friendly reference to aid in the anticipation, recognition and management of problems of the medically complex dental patient.

Articles published by our staff & students

The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:

Barnouti ZP, Owtad P, Shen G, Petocz P, Darendeliler MA. The biological mechanisms of PCNA and BMP in TMJ adaptive remodeling. Angle Orthod. 2011 Jan;81(1):93-101.










Farahani RM, Nguyen KA, Simonian M, Hunter N. Biomechanical Response in Mandibular Bone due to Mastication Loading on 3-Unit Fixed Partial Dentures. J Dent Biomech. 2010;2010:902537. Epub 2009 Nov 17.









Guazzato M, Walton TR, Franklin W, Davis G, Bohl C, Klineberg I. Influence of thickness and cooling rate on development of spontaneous cracks in porcelain/zirconia structures. Aust Dent J. 2010 Sep;55(3):306-10.









Arora M, Schwarz E, Sivaneswaran S, Banks E. Cigarette smoking and tooth loss in a cohort of older Australians: the 45 and up study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2010 Oct;141(10):1242-9.

New books received this week

Health behavior change in the dental practice / Christoph A. Ramseier (ed). Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

By presenting a series of clinical examples and accompanying dialogue, the book guides the reader in using motivational interviewing techniques as tools for oral hygiene education, tobacco use cessation, and dietary counseling.






Clinical cases in prosthodontics / Leila Jahangiri (et al). Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

This book grounds itself in core principles of this rehabilitative specialty and demonstrates their practical, every-day application through range of case presentations building from simple to complex and from common to rare.






Esthetic dentistry: an atlas of composite applications. Taviloğlu, Engin. Istanbul : Quinttessence Publishing Co., Ltd., c2009.

This fully illustrated, step-by-step atlas documents the techniques of minimally invasive esthetic dentistry using composite materials.

APA & Harvard referencing guides

The University of Canberra Library have published a set of referencing guides that might be of interest. The first one is particularly useful, as it has lots of specific examples for both APA and Harvard eg how to cite blog posts, Facebook status updates, wikis etc.



This referencing guide from Swinburne University also mentions how to cite Lectopia recordings for the Harvard style.

New books received this week

Biomechanics in orthodontics: principles and practice. / Ram S. Nanda. Hanover Park, IL : Quintessence Pub. Co., c2010.

This essential book introduces students of orthodontics to the evolution of orthodontic technology and the properties of orthodontic materials, and outlines the essential mechanical principles behind successful orthodontic treatment.






The art of passion: a photographic journey: teeth, ceramics, faces, and places / Edward A. McLaren (ed) [Beverly Hills, CA?] : E. A. McLaren, c2007.

Beautiful pictures, the results of an attempt to discover the color charactersitics, form, texture, and luster of natural teeth. The purpose of this study was to learn the optical behavior of teeth, and more importantly how to take this information and use artificial materials to create natural tooth optics in a dental ceramic restoration.





Metals for biomedical devices Mitsuo Niinomi (ed).Boca Raton : CRC Press ; Oxford : Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2010.

While medical devices now employ a wide range of composite materials, metallic implants are still in great demand and remains a commercially viable sector of the industry. This book reviews the latest techniques in metal processing methods and the critical aspects of their behavior that might effect both production and application.

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New books received this week

Problem solving in endodontics: prevention, identification, and management. / James L. Gutmann. 5th ed., St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, c2011.

Offers updated techniques and an evidence-based approach to the most common procedures performed at chairside. Ideal for both endodontists and general dentists, this new edition combines the precision of quality endodontic care with achievable and pain-free outcomes for the patient.






ITI treatment guide. Vol 4. Loading protocols in implant dentistry: edentulous patients. / Kathleen FM Fan. Berlin ; London : Quintessence, 2007-.

This fourth volume of the ITI Treatment Guide series presents implant therapy approaches and procedures in edentulous patients with a special focus on loading protocols. After discussing the current evidence and a summary of the most recent relevant ITI Consensus Statements it proceeds to guide readers through the entire treatment process.





The ADA practical guide to starting your dental practice. Chicago, Ill. : American Dental Association, c2010.

Start your practice right with this revised and updated practical guide from the ADA. Filled with the information you need, from furniture to finances. Get an overview of: • Choosing how and where to open a practice • Managing employees and choosing advisers • Practice management software, billing and collections • Marketing and much more





ADA/PDR guide to dental therapeutics / American Dental Association. 5th ed., Chicago, Ill. : American Dental Association ; Physicians Desk Reference Inc., 2009.

This accessible and easy-to-use book is the most authoritative drug reference guide for dentists. With combined resources, expanded tables and format designed for quick searches and referencing it will help you make the most informed medication related decisions for your patients.

Articles published by our students & staff

The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:

Farahani RM, Nguyen KA, Simonian M, Hunter N. Adaptive Calcified Matrix Response of Dental Pulp to Bacterial Invasion Is Associated with Establishment of a Network of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein+/Glutamine Synthetase+ Cells. Am J Pathol 2010 Aug 27. [Epub ahead of print]








Nash PG, Macefield VG, Klineberg IJ, Gustin SM, Murray GM, Henderson LA. Bilateral activation of the trigeminothalamic tract by acute orofacial cutaneous and muscle pain in humans. Pain. 2010 Nov;151(2):384-93. Epub 2010 Aug 21.








Kemp AH, Griffiths K, Felmingham KL, Shankman SA, Drinkenburg W, Arns M, Clark CR, Bryant RA. Disorder specificity despite comorbidity: resting EEG alpha asymmetry in major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Biol Psychol. 2010 Oct;85(2):350-4. Epub 2010 Aug 11.








Swain MV, Xue J. State of the art of Micro-CT applications in dental research. Int J Oral Sci. 2009 Dec;1(4):177-88.

New books received this week

Keynotes in medicine for dental students / Douglas Hammond. Knutsford : PasTest, 2008.

A clear and concise guide to the basics of medicine, providing the essential medical grounding required for clinical practice. It features management and treatment of common conditions which you will come across throughout your dental career; medical conditions encompassing the whole body, enabling you to take a holistic approach to dentistry.






Oral and maxillofacial surgery / Lars Andersson et al.(ed) Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

A comprehensive reference for all trainees and specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery and surgical dentistry. The book’s aim is to cover the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, incorporating recent technical and biological developments within the specialty.






Anatomy & physiology / Elaine N. Marieb. 4th ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, c2011.

The 4th edition makes it easier for you to learn key concepts in A&P. It features a whole new art program that is not only more visually dynamic and vibrant than in previous editions but is also much more pedagogically effective for today’s students, guiding you through the toughest concepts in A&P.






Davidson's principles and practice of medicine / Nicki R. Colledge (ed). 21st ed., Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2010.

Davidson’s not only provides all of the factual knowledge required to practice medicine, but also explains it in the context of underlying principles, basic science and research evidence, and shows the reader how to apply their knowledge to manage patients who present with problems rather than specific diseases

Useful publication search engine

This is a useful search engine that provides links to the PDFs where available - it may save you time having to find an article through the library's website.

New books received this week

MCQs for dentistry / Kathleen F. M. Fan. 2nd ed., Knutsford : PasTest, 2010.

This new revision text offers essential MCQ exam practice for busy dental undergraduates and postgraduates alike. Covering a broad range of topics, it provides the perfect practice to build confidence for exam success. It is updated to reflect current guidelines. It features 350 questions and answers.






OSCEs for dentistry / Kathleen FM Fan. 2nd ed., Knutsford : PasTest Ltd., 2009.

This is an essential revision text developed by dentists focussed on getting students through their dental OSCE exams.The only book catering specifically for the clinical element of dental examinations. It includes more than 130 OSCE stations for effective preparation.






Best of fives for dentistry / Douglas Hammond. 2nd ed., Knutsford : PasTest, 2009.

"Best of Fives for Dentistry" from PasTest offers essential exam practice for dental undergraduates. Over 300 'best of five' questions cover a broad section of subjects examined in dentistry finals - most of which are 'examiner's favourites'. Each answer is accompanied by revision notes on that topic to expand learning - making this an essential revision text.





SAQs for dentistry / Kathleen F.M. Fan. Knutsford : Pastest, 2007.

This book contains over 300 short answer questions covering the undergraduate syllabuses taught in the UK's dental schools. Questions are grouped by subject, enabling students to target their weaker areas. It provides thorough explanations and answers for every question and features several photo questions relating to radiology.





EMQs for dentistry / Douglas Hammond. Knutsford, Cheshire, England : PasTest, 2007.

Offers essential subject-based practice for dental undergraduates, enabling them to highlight their strengths, target problem areas and prepare for exam success. 300 extended matching questions allow readers to test themselves, with answers and explanations throughout providing in-depth clarification.






Change your smile: discover how a new smile can transform your life. / Ronald E. Goldstein. 4th ed., Hanover Park, IL : Quintessence Pub., c2009.

A comprehensive book to show patients what cosmetic dental treatment could do to transform their appearance and improve their self-image.