International Dentistry magazine

While browsing the web I came across a magazine called International Dentistry Australasian Edition. Modern Dentistry Media has formed an association with Henry Schein Halas to produce a magazine for the dental industry in Australia and NZ. It is not listed in Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory but seems to have articles which could be of interest to you, and it can be accessed free of charge.(Source: Henry Schein Halas Everything Dental, accessed on 30/08/2010)

Recently purchased e-books

The orthodontic treatment of impacted teeth / Adrian Becker. 2nd ed., Abingdon, Oxon : Informa Healthcare, 2007.

In the orthodontic/surgical treatment modality for impacted teeth, there is considerable difference of opinion and controversies within the two disciplines regarding what is good practice and what is bad. The text discusses all aspects of the problem.






Oral microbiology at a glance / Richard J. Lamont (et al). Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Covers oral microbial origins of health or disease, various infections ranging from dental caries, periodontal and endodontic infections to oral mucosal, bone, and systemic infections, local and systemic extensions of oral infections, as well as sterilization & disinfection






Local anaesthesia in dentistry. / J.A. Baart, H.S. Brand (ed). 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.






Panoramic radiology: seminars on maxillofacial imaging and interpretation. / Allan G. Farman(ed). Berlin ; New York : Springer, 2007.

Panoramic radiology systems are currently being used in more practices than at other any time in the past. The practitioner now has decisions to make regarding detector technology selection for image acquisition and must remain informed about appropriate usage. This book is applicable to all panoramic dental images and equipment. It approaches panoramic radiology usage in the context of general and specialty applications.

Premium version of Epocrates free for medical students

According to a post on iMedicalApps , the premium version of Epocrates is free for medical students if they download it before August 31, 2010. Students must have an iPhone, iPod Touch, Windows Mobile, or Blackberry.

New books received this week

Solutions for dental esthetics: the natural look. / Toyohiko Hidaka. London ; Chicago : Quintessence, c2008.

This book is inspired by a passion for the natural principles of aesthetics in dentistry.






Fractures of the mandibular condyle: basic considerations and treatment. / Johannes Kleinheinz (ed). London : IBRA/Quintessence, 2009.

Provides an excellent overview of current knowledge on the principles and strategies for treatment of condylar fractures. The latest findings of biomechanics research and their implications for treatment practice are portrayed in numerous illustrations and discussed in detail.






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

This book presents an innovative approach to teaching operative dentistry, providing professionals as well as students of dentistry with the concepts and procedures inherent to conservative dentistry.






Clinical success in bone surgery with ultrasonic devices / Marie Grace Poblete-Michel. Paris ; Chicago : Quintessence Publishing, c2009.

This book presents essentially the practical applications of powerful ultrasonic devices through its technical and surgical aspects. It aims to inform practitioners on the indications, effects and limits of this recent technique by including new protocols.






Cottone's practical infection control in dentistry / John A. Molinari 3rd ed., Baltimore, Md.: Lippincott William & Wilkins, c2010.

A primary, comprehensive infection control text for students in the dental professions. Using the latest scientific and clinical evidence and current infection control guidelines, the book presents easy-to-follow protocols as components of a basic infection control routine.

Recently purchased e-books

Cawson's essentials of oral pathology and oral medicine / R.A. Cawson and E.W. Odell. 7th ed., Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2002.

A classic textbook of oral pathology and oral medicine for dental students and candidates for postgraduate dentistry exams. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the pathology of oral disease, its clinical manifestations and the principles of management.






Comparative dental morphology / T. Koppe (ed). Basel [Switzerland] ; New York : Karger, c2009.

Provides profound discussions on dental evolution, dental morphology, dental tissues, dental growth and development, as well as on clinical aspects of dental morphology. An important reference for researchers of dental sciences, anatomy, evolutionary biology and related areas.






Essentials of dental caries: the disease and its management. / Edwina Kidd. 3rd ed., Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.

The third edition of this popular, clinically relevant book provides the biological background required by dentistry students in order to take the science of cariology to the chairside in the management of patients.






Introducing dental implants / John A. Hobkirk. Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

Provides readers with a working knowledge of the various implant systems available. Includes discussions on patient assessment, treatment planning, the use of implants in edentulous and partially edentulous patients and for single tooth restorations, as well as possible problems and maintenance procedures.






Osseointegration and dental implants / Asbjorn Jokstad (ed). Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

A comprehensive guide to the state of the art of implant dentistry. This book gathers together information on all aspects of implant dentistry and osseointegration, from basic scientific background to clinical relevance such as treatment planning, loading protocols, and patient rehabilitation.

New books received this week

Cohen's pathways of the pulp / edited by Kenneth M. Hargreaves (et al). 10th ed., St. Louis : Mosby, c2011.

This text examines all aspects of endodontic care, from preparing the clinician and patient for endodontic treatment to the role the endodontist can play in the treatment of traumatic injuries and to the procedures used in the treatment of pediatric and older patients. Also available as an e-book






Advanced dental nursing / edited by Robert S. Ireland. 2nd ed., Chichester, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

A must have companion for every dental nurse for the post-certification courses in oral health education, special care, sedation and orthodontics. It also now contains a brand new section introducing material for the new post-certification course in dental implant nursing.






Clinical oral medicine and pathology / Jean M. Bruch (et al) New York : Humana Press, c2010.

A clinically relevant and accessible resource for health care professionals that bridges the worlds of dentistry and medicine. This handbook of oral medicine and oral pathology serves as a highly readable guide for diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered oral conditions.







Periodontics & restorative maintenance: a clinical atlas. / Naoshi Sato. Surrey, United Kingdom : Quintessence, c2009.

A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive book on an important aspect of periodontics: periodontal maintenance therapy. An exceptional resource for current information on periodontal maintenance therapy for general dentists as well as specialists and researchers in periodontology.

Recently purchased e-books

Clinical periodontology and implant dentistry (Vol.1-2) / edited by Jan Lindhe (et al). 5th ed., Oxford ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Munksgaard, 2008.

A comprehensive, cohesive text that fuses scholarship and science with clinical instruction and pragmatism. With an increase in length of approximately 25% and 15 new chapters, the new edition runs the gamut of sub-disciplines and topics within periodontics and implant dentistry.






Dental practice transition: a practical guide to management. / David G. Dunning (ed). Oxford : Wiley-Blackwell, c2008.

Helps readers navigate through options such as starting a practice, associateships, and buying an existing practice with helpful information on business systems, marketing, staffing, and money managment. A full exposition of practice management from a dentist's perspective.






Applied dental materials / John McCabe (ed). 9th ed., Oxford : Blackwell, 2008.

This textbook covers all aspects of materials science relevant to the practice of dentistry. It is aimed primarily at undergraduate dental students, although it will also be useful for practising dentists, dental technicians and dental assistants.






Clinical textbook of dental hygiene and therapy / edited by Robert Ireland. Oxford ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Munksgaard, 2006.

This groundbreaking textbook intertwines the subjects of dental hygiene and dental therapy to provide a comprehensive resource for students of these courses, as well as those studying new degree programmes in Oral Health Science.






Textbook of endodontology / Gunnar Bergenholtz (ed). 2nd ed., Chichester, West Sussex ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2010.

Aims to serve the educational needs of dental students and practitioners searching for updates on endodontic theories and techniques. It features a number of new chapters on topics ranging from outcomes of endodontic treatment to managing endodontic complications to dental trauma.






Implant laboratory procedures: a step by step guide. / Carl Drago. Ames, Iowa : Blackwell, 2010.

Provides its readers with a systematic and practical approach to the common dental laboratory procedures associated with implant restorative dentistry. Written with laboratory technicians and restorative dentists in mind, the book is organized by case type.

New books received today

McCracken's removable partial prosthodontics / Alan B. Carr, David T. Brown. 12th ed., St. Louis, Mo. ; London : Elsevier Mosby, 2011.

This textbook provides the information you need to successfully manage the replacement of missing teeth. It covers the basic principles of treatment planning and design, and discusses the newest techniques, procedures, and equipment.






Statements: diagnostics and therapy in dental medicine today and in the future. / edited by Jean-François Roulet (et al). Berlin ; London : Quintessenz, c2009.

This book is divided into three parts. The first is a trip through dentistry. In the second part, the focus is on technologies. The third and final part is a look into the future, seen from a technological stance.






Diagnosis and treatment of chronic orofacial pain / Ronald S. Brown (et al) 2nd ed., Hamilton, Ont. ; Lewiston, NY : B.C. Decker, 2008.

This new edition is a quick reference for the dental professional managing the orofacial pain patient, focusing on differential diagnoses and current therapies. The monograph promotes a comprehensive and logical model of managing chronic orofacial pain.






The SAC classification in implant dentistry / edited by A. Dawson (et al). Berlin ; Chicago : Quintessence Pub, c2009.

In 2007 the ITI organized a conference to standardize the application of the SAC classification, the conclusions of which are presented in this volume.The SAC Classification categorizes implant treatment procedures into three levels of difficulty straightforward, advanced, and complex.






Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop of Evidence Based Dentistry on Lasers in Dentistry / Norbert Gutknecht (ed). London : Quintessence, c2007.

The purpose of this workshop was to discuss the basic aspects of Laser Dentistry as well as the clinical practice of Laser Dentistry. The proceedings of this workshop cover the literature reviews, the reports and the consensus statements made for each session at the end of the workshop.

Articles published by our staff & students

The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:

Rungsiyakull C, Li Q, Sun G, Li W, Swain MV. Surface morphology optimization for osseointegration of coated implants. Biomaterials 2010 Jun 21. [Epub ahead of print]









Elsaka SE, Hamouda IM, Elewady YA, Abouelatta OB, Swain MV. Effect of chromium interlayer on the shear bond strength between porcelain and pure titanium. Dent Mater. 2010 Aug;26(8):793-8. Epub 2010 Jun 1.









Thompson MC, Thompson KM, Swain M. The all-ceramic, inlay supported fixed partial denture. Part 1. Ceramic inlay preparation design: a literature review. Aust Dent J. 2010 Jun;55(2):120-7; quiz 231.









Huang TT, He LH, Darendeliler MA, Swain MV. Correlation of mineral density and elastic modulus of natural enamel white spot lesions using X-ray microtomography and nanoindentation. Acta Biomater. 2010 Jun 30. [Epub ahead of print]