New books received this week

Prevention in clinical oral health care / David P. Cappelli. St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby Elsevier, c2008.

This book focuses on oral health promotion and the impact of systemic disease in the development of oral disease, as well as how to introduce, apply, and communicate prevention to patients. It integrates preventive approaches into clinical practice, and is a valuable tool for all health care professionals to integrate oral health prevention as a component of their overall preventive message to the patient.





Evidence-based practice: toward optimizing clinical outcomes./ Francesco Chiappelli. Heidelberg : Springer, c2010.

The emerging paradigm of evidence-based health care rests on the judicious integration of the patient needs/wants, the provider's expertise, and the best available research evidence in the treatment plan. The purpose of this book is to discuss the promise and the limitations of incorporating the best available evidence in clinical practice.




Precision in periodontal instrumentation (DVD) / Debra Burtoft. 2nd ed. Tallahassee, FL : DH Meth-Ed, 2010.

This video contains 2 hours and 37 minutes of demonstrations set up in separate chapters so that you can select exactly the one you want to view. Both dental assisting and dental hygiene clinicians can select chapters for their specific needs.





Treatment planning in implant dentistry / Sajid Jivraj. London : British Dental Association, 2007.

The chapters in the book are presented to focus the reader's attention while treatment planning different regions of the oral cavity, for example when treatment planning anterior areas of the mouth the focus is on esthetics and soft tissue management, while biomechanics is emphasised in the posterior areas.

Articles published by our staff & students

The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:

Curtis B, Warren E, Pollicino C, Evans RW, Schwarz E, Sbaraini A. The Monitor Practice Programme: is non-invasive management of dental caries in private practice cost-effective? Aust Dent J. 2011 Mar;56(1):48-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2010.01286.x. Epub 2011 Jan 10.








Minami I, Zhao N, Oogai K, Nemoto T, Whittle T, Murray GM. A comparison between jerk-cost derived from a jaw-tracking system with that from an accelerometer. J Oral Rehabil. 2011 Feb 16. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2011.02200.x. [Epub ahead of print]








Gustin SM, Wilcox SL, Peck CC, Murray GM, Henderson LA. Similarity of suffering: equivalence of psychological and psychosocial factors in neuropathic and non-neuropathic orofacial pain patients. Pain. 2011 Feb 11. [Epub ahead of print]








Gonzales C, Hotokezaka H, Karadeniz EI, Miyazaki T, Kobayashi E, Darendeliler MA, Yoshida N. Effects of fluoride intake on orthodontic tooth movement and orthodontically induced root resorption. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2011 Feb;139(2):196-205.








Mostafiz W, Dalci O, Sutherland K, Malhotra A, Srinivasan V, Darendeliler MA, Cistulli PA. Influence of Oral and Craniofacial Dimensions on Mandibular Advancement Splint Treatment Outcome in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Chest. 2011 Feb 3. [Epub ahead of print]

New books received this week

Local anesthesia for dental professionals / Kathy B. Bassett. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson, c2010.

Contains clearly stated objectives for each chapter, easy-to-reference tables, relevant case studies, question and answer banks, laboratory skill assessments,as well as separate chapters on topical anesthetics, dose considerations, inadequate anesthesia, specialty factors, and anatomic factors.






Success in dental hygiene / Demetra Daskalos Logothetis. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Education, c2009.

Combines authoritative information in an outline format with an exam-style question and answer review for the best preparation. Content includes units on the scientific basis for Dental Hygiene; Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services; and Community Health/Research Principles.






Textbook of complete dentures / Arthur O. Rahn. 6th ed. London : McGraw-Hill, c2009.

This clinically oriented and well-illustrated book will provide the essential information to successfully treat complete denture patients in any dental practice environment. All dental students and practitioners interested in removable prosthodontics will benefit greatly from reading this comprehensive textbook.






Orthodontics & paediatric dentistry / Declan Millett. 2nd ed., Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010.

This is a second edition of a hugely successful practical resource in orthodontics and paediatric dentistry - ideal for undergraduate dental students and post-graduates preparing for the MJDF and similar exams.

The Smile Experience

The National Museum of Dentistry inspires people to make healthy choices about oral health by creating and sharing learning opportunities that celebrate the heritage and future of dentistry, the achievements of dental professionals and the importance of oral health in a healthy life. Created by the National Museum of Dentistry in partnership with the American Dental Association, this entertaining and educational web experience helps children explore how to brush and floss, make healthy food choices, and steer clear of the pitfalls of tobacco. (Source: The Dental Museum, accessed on 21/03/2011)

New books received this week

Immediate loading: a new era in oral implantology. / Tiziano Testori. London ; Chicago : Quintessence Publishing, 2011.

This book synthesizes all the considerations that affect immediate loading protocols, first explaining the biology that underpins the innovate strategy and systematically moving through all the stages of the process, from the presurgical diagnosis to the posttreatment management.






Pearson's comprehensive dental assisting / Lori Tyler. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2009.

The information is presented in an extremely comprehensive manner by using a step-by-step, competency based approach that covers all the facets of dental assisting, placing the focus on learning both technical and people skills to help ensure success as a student and dental assistant.






Infection control and management of hazardous materials for the dental team / Chris H. Miller. 4th ed. Edinburgh : Elsevier Mosby, 2010.

This practical and comprehensive resource covers the basic concepts of infectious disease and infection control, including step-by-step descriptions of specific procedures and supplies and equipment needed for disease prevention.






Clinical practice of the dental hygienist / Esther M. Wilkins. 10th ed, Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.

This text equips students with the clinical skills needed for successful practice. Features includes full-color artwork and photographs, case-based exercises, procedure boxes, and more. It presents the latest technical advances and research findings and includes a new chapter on teeth whitening.

Where there is no dentist

Where there is no dentist is a free online book for people in remote areas or developing countries who don’t have access to dentists.

Community health workers, educators and individuals from around the world use Where There Is No Dentist to help people care for their teeth and gums. This book's broad focus makes it an invaluable resource. The author uses straightforward language and careful instructions to explain how to: examine patients; diagnose common dental problems; make and use dental equipment; use local anesthetics; place fillings; and remove teeth. There is also a special chapter on oral health and HIV/AIDS, which provides the dental worker with a detailed, well-illustrated discussion of the special problems faced by people living with HIV/AIDS, and appropriate treatment.

New books received this week

Patient assessment tutorials: a step-by-step guide for the dental hygienist. / Jill S. Neild-Gehrig. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa. : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2010.

This textbook guides dental hygiene students through the process of patient assessment, covering both the actual physical assessment and effective patient communication. All skills presented in the book are detailed in a highly visual, step-by-step style.






Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' dental drug reference with clinical implications / Frieda Atherton Pickett. 2nd ed. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2010.

This book focuses on drugs that you’re likely to encounter reviewing a patient’s medical history as well as drugs that are prescribed for the management of orodental pain, oral infections, and common mucocutaneous conditions.






Oral pharmacology for the dental hygienist / Mea A. Weinberg. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2008.

A comprehensive oral pharmacology book that reviews the principles of pharmacology and their application to dental hygiene practice. Extremely practical, this book discusses many oral manifestations of drugs that the dental hygiene student should be aware of.






Cone beam CT of the head and neck: an anatomical atlas. / Chung How Kau. Heidelberg : Springer, c2011.

'Cone Beam CT of the Head and Neck' presents normal anatomy of the head using photographs of cadavers and CBCT images in sagittal, axial and coronal planes with the anatomic structures and landmarks clearly labelled.






Training for carers: oral care for people with special needs [DVD] / Sydney N.S.W. : Sydney West Area Health Service, NSW Health.

Two discs containing basic introduction to oral care for people with special needs, oral condition and hygiene, nutrition and healthy teeth. An educational tool for carers, parents or for the general public.






Nutrition for a healthy mouth / Rebecca Sroda. 2nd ed. New York ; London : Springer, 2010.

Written specifically for dental hygiene students, this text provides a solid foundation in basic nutrition and diet information, emphasizes the relationship between nutrition and diet to oral health, and provides information on nutrition and dietary patient counseling.

Brighter Futures Newsletter

Brighter Futures is a free newsletter published by the Australian Society of Orthodontists New South Wales Branch in conjunction with the Orthodontic Discipline at the University of Sydney. It is peer reviewed by Professor Ali Darendeliler and has very good information on a wide range of topics of interest to all students, staff and dentists such as:

Aesthetics & Teamwork

Orthodontic-Periodontic Interrelationships

Implants & Orthodontics

Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors

Orthodontics & Dental Trauma

Orthodontics & Mini-screws

Evolution of Aesthetic Orthodontic Appliances

Ankylosis

Orthognathic Surgery & Orthodontics

Orthodontic-Endodontic Considerations

Moving Teeth Invisibly Sequential Plastic Aligners

Continuing your Orthodontic Education

Drugs and Orthodontic Treatment

New approaches, new technology in modern Orthodontics

Root Resorption and Orthodontics

New books received this week

Endodontology / Michael A. Baumann. 2nd ed. Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, c2010.

Endodontology is an essential resource for all students, practicing endodontists as well as any dentist who must have a full understanding of modern techniques and approaches. It also serves as an excellent tool with which to educate patients about their treatment options.






Topics in dental biochemistry / Martin Levine. Berlin ; London : Springer, 2011.

Topics in Dental Biochemistry is primarily designed for students of dentistry who need to relate biochemistry and molecular biology to dentally related topics in physiology, nutrition, anatomy, histology, microbiology, and immunology.







Radiography and radiology for dental care professionals / Eric Whaites. 2nd ed. Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2009.

Offering a clear, easy-to-follow, comprehensive account of all aspects of dental radiography essential to this group of professionals, this book is an important resource that renders it essential reading, particularly for those undertaking examinations in Dental Radiography.