New books received this week

Essential clinical anatomy / Keith L. Moore (et al). 4th ed., Baltimore, MD : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2011.

The 4th edition presents core anatomical concepts in a concise, easy-to-read, and student-friendly format. This streamlined book that includes clinical Blue Boxes, surface anatomy, and medical imaging is an ideal primary text for medical and dental courses with brief coverage of anatomy.






Oral medicine and pathology at a glance / Crispian Scully (et al). Chichester, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

It provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid. Each topic is presented as a double-page spread with key facts accompanied by clear diagrams, clinical photographs, and useful quick-reference tables, encapsulating essential information.






Research writing in dentistry / J. Anthony von Fraunhofer. Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Provides an 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.






An evaluation of the caries experience in people with Down syndrome: an epidemiological study. / Karen Fung. Saarbrücken : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, c2009.

Recent literature on the dental health of people with Down syndrome is scarce. This study is beneficial for dentists, dental public health professionals, and epidemiologists.







Dental ceramics: essential aspects for clinical practice. / Christoph Hämmerle (et al). London ; Chicago : Quintessence, c2008.

Dental ceramic materials available today make it possible to create elegant, high-quality ceramic restorations, even in prosthetically and esthetically challenging cases, and the current technologies utilised ensure predictable results.






Oral and implant surgery: principles and procedures. / edited by J. Thomas Lambrecht (et al). Berlin ; Chicago : Quintessence Publishing, 2009.

Discusses the various clinical factors affecting outpatient surgery performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The text is based on the scientific literature from the last 10 years, with a focus on traditional oral surgery of the intraoral soft tissues and the hard dental structures.

More recently received new books

Color atlas of common oral diseases / Robert P. Langlais (et al). 4th ed., Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2009.

Over 650 high-quality color photographs and radiographic illustrations of oral disease to help you identify them. It presents clinical and radiographic features of common diseases found in the oral cavity according to location, color, surface change, and radiographic appearance.






Comprehensive periodontics for the dental hygienist / Mea A. Weinberg (et al). 3rd ed., Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Education, c2010.

This book has been written in an attempt to make the professions' understanding of periodontal diseases accessible to the dental hygiene student, the practicing dental hygienist, and the dentist needing to update their knowledge through a concise synopsis of clinical periodontics.






Cleft surgery: repair of the lip, palate and alveolus / G.E. Ghali (ed). Philadelphia, Pa. ; London : Saunders, 2009.

World renowned oral surgeon Ghali E. Ghali is guest editor of this issue devoted to cleft lip and palate repair. This highly illustrated surgical atlas will include articles on primary unilateral cleft lip/nose repair via modified Millard technique, primary unilateral cleft lip/nose repair via Delair.






Pharmacology and therapeutics for dentistry / edited by John A. Yagiela. 6th ed., St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby Elsevier, c2011.

It explores the basic fundamentals of pharmacology, special topics such as pain control, fear and anxiety, and oral complications of cancer therapy, and most importantly, the actions of specific drug groups on the human body and the harmful effects of mixing medications.






Best practice: 77 problem cases, solutions, prescriptions and laboratory tests in dental practice / Şükran Atamer-Şimşek. London ; Chicago ; Istanbul : Quintessence Publishing, c2009.

Seventy-seven case studies illustrate the necessary steps of clinical examination, multidisciplinary collaboration, treatment planning, patient testing, treatment sequencing, and pharmacologic therapy.

New books received this week

McDonald and Avery's dentistry for the child and adolescent / edited Jeffrey A. Dean (et al). 9th ed., Maryland Heights, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, c2011.

Provides expert, complete coverage of oral care for infants, children, and teenagers. All the latest diagnostic and treatment recommendations are included. Discusses in detail pediatric examination, development, morphology, eruption of the teeth, and dental caries.






Dental public health and research: contemporary practice for the dental hygienist. / Christine Nielsen Nathe. 3rd ed., Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson, c2011.

Written to reflect the changing role of the dental hygiene practitioner, this brand new edition provides students with the key tools needed to effectively position and practice dental hygiene in the public health setting.






Dental office administration / Geraldine Irlbacher-Girtel. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2010.

Dtails the responsibilities of the dental office professional, providing practical communication techniques and tips for problem solving. It also provides the necessary clinical background information every dental office professional needs for a successful practice.






Oxford textbook of anaesthesia for oral and maxillofacial surgery / edited by Ian Shaw (et al). Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.

Detailed overview of all aspects of anaesthesia for oral and maxillofacial surgery. Designed for both consultants and trainees with an interest in this area, covers the anatomy, pre-assessment, difficult airway, regional anaesthesia, imaging, and all clinical aspects for complex area.

More new books

Flapless implantology / Byung-Ho Choi(et al). London : Quintessence Publishing, c2010.

The difficulties of flapless implant surgery are thought by many to preclude its use in all but the most ideal circumstances. However, this book shows readers how to overcome the perceived challenges of the flapless technique in order to take advantage of its extraordinary benefits.






Dry mouth, the malevolent symptom: a clinical guide. / edited by Leo M. Sreebny. Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Xerostomia, more commonly called dry mouth, affects an estimated 20% of adults worldwide and can severely diminish one's quality of life. This book relies on evidence-based research to provide an introductory primer on oral dryness and the modalities available to treat it.






Forensic odontology and age estimation: an introduction to concepts and methods. / Matt Blenkin. Saarbrücken : VDM, c2009.

Building a biological profile is often the critical step in the identification of recovered human remains. Stature, sex, race and age if known, can assist by significantly limiting the field of potential identities to be searched. It is often the Odontologist who is requested to provide the estimate of age.






The renal system / Michael J. Field (et al). 2nd ed., Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2010.

This is an integrated textbook on the cardiovascular system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.

New books received this week

Radiology for the dental professional / Herbert H. Frommer (et al). 9th ed., St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, c2011.

A complete guide to radiology principles and techniques, the 9th edition helps you develop imaging skills through practical application. Detailed step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper techniques, photos and illustrations improve comprehension and readability.







Forensic dentistry / David R. Senn (ed). 2nd ed, Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2010.

In addition to detailing the latest investigative techniques and the science behind them, this new edition delves more deeply into the field's historical and theoretical underpinnings. It also looks at the role forensic dentistry played in recent identification cases including the aftermath of 9/11.







Cleft lip and palate: interdisciplinary issues and treatment. / edited by Karlind T. Moller. 2nd ed., Austin, Tex. : PRO-ED, c2009.

This book is the 2nd edition of the seventh volume in the "For clinicians by clinicians" series of texts on the diagnosis and clinical management of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.

New e-books

Improving oral health for the elderly: an interdisciplinary approach. / Ira B. Lamster(ed). New York, NY : Springer, c2008.

Examines in depth a crucial yet frequently overlooked indicator of seniors' quality of life. By combining a lifespan approach to health with a biopsychosocial perspective on health disparities, this book places oral health in the larger context of physical and mental well-being.






Restorative techniques in paediatric dentistry: an illustrated guide to the restoration of carious primary teeth. / M.S. Duggal. 2nd ed., London : Martin Dunitz, 2002.

Revised and updated edition of a successful text offering new material on plastic restorations with increasing emphasis on restoration, as opposed to extraction, and growing public awareness of the importance of primary teeth.






Common medical conditions: a guide for the dental team. / Stephen C. Bain (et al). Chichester, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2010.

Outlines the clinical features, clinical signs, diagnosis, management and dental relevance of the most commonly encountered chronic medical problems. A quick and ready illustrated reference giving essential information on common medical conditions in an oral health care context.

New books received this week

Manual of dental implants: a reference guide for diagnosis & treatment. / David P. Sarment (et al). 2nd ed., Hudson, Ohio : Lexi-Comp, c2009.

This book is visually-cued with 120 quality color photos, plus diagrams and decision-trees. Diagnosis and treatment plans are explained in detail. Restorative step-by-step illustrations for each case type are included as well as hygiene techniques and protocols.






Head and neck anatomy for dental medicine. / edited by edited by Eric W. Baker. New York : Thieme, c2010.

Combines concise but thorough explanatory text with stunning full-color illustrations to guide the reader through every structure of the head and neck. Its exquisite artwork and detailed coverage make this atlas an essential learning tool and reference for every student.






Current Concepts on Temporomandibular Disorders/ edited by Daniele Manfredini. London : Quintessence, 2010.

The authors address the complex group of pathologies that affect the masticatory system through a comprehensive discussion of the anatomy, classification, etiology, diagnosis, and management of TMDs.

2009 impact factors

The 2009 Impact Factors are now out. You can access them by logging in to the Web of Knowledge database.

These are the five top ranking Dentistry journals by impact factor:
1. Journal of Clinical Periodontology
2. Journal of Dental Research
3. Oral Oncology
4. Periodontology 2000
5. Journal of Endodontics
You can access them electronically, just click on their title.

New books received this week

Oral and maxillofacial surgery / edited by Cyrus Kerawala. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.

It gives a concise and structured overview of current maxillofacial practice and the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases affecting the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. It is illustrated throughout with line diagrams and photographs to aid understanding of the procedures.






Dental materials: clinical applications for dental assistants and dental hygienists. / Carol Dixon (et al). 2nd ed, St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2011.

It uses step-by-step procedures to show how to mix, use, and apply dental materials within the context of the patient's course of treatment. You will learn the most current methods of placing -- or assisting in the placement -- of dental materials, and how to instruct patients in their maintenance.






Dental team companion / Carole Brennan (et al). London : Quintessence, 2009.

The dental team approach is the future of oral healthcare provision. Team members must have shared goals, understand their roles and responsibilities and must react to situations as a team. This book promotes the adoption of the team approach so important in modern oral healthcare provision.