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.

Useful online newsletter

The Chronicle of Higher Education is published each weekday and delivers the top global news, advice and jobs for people in academe. The Chronicle gives you access to job postings, forums and career building tools such as online CV's. Discover the latest technology used for teaching, read the opinions and ideas of your international peers, enhance your professional networking.

Click here to subscribe to the newsletter with full rights to access all content, click Create a free account and use your University of Sydney email address when you register. Access to this resource is provided by the University of Sydney Library.

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.