New books

Fundamentals of periodontal instrumentation & advanced root instrumentation /Jill S. Nield-Gehrig. 7th ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013.

Now in full color, with over 1,400 photographs and illustrations, the 7th edition of this text takes students from basic skills such as patient positioning, intraoral finger rests, and basic instrumentation, all the way to advanced techniques such as assessment of periodontal patients and instrumentation of multirooted teeth, root concavities, and furcation areas.






Histology: a text and atlas /Michael H. Ross.6th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health, 2011.

This combination text and atlas includes a detailed textbook description that emphasizes clinical and functional correlates of histology, fully supplemented by vividly informative illustrations and photographs. Separate, superbly illustrated atlas sections follow almost every chapter and feature large-size, full-color digital micrographs, with labels and legends that highlight details of microanatomy.





Australian dental practice survey 2010: report and tables. / P.D. Barnard. St. Leonards: Australian Dental Association Inc., 2012.

The survey was first conducted by PD Barnard for the Association relating to the financial year 1960/61. Since then surveys have been conducted at regular intervals. These surveys have documented many of the changes occurring in dental practices in Australia over the previous 49 years.

New books received this week

Implant dentistry at a glance /Jacques Malet. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

This book provides a concise and accessible introduction and revision aid, comprehensively covering all the constituent sub-topics that comprise implant dentistry. Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double-page spread with facts accompanied by clear diagrams and clinical photographs encapsulating essential information.







Australian dental fees surveys 1961-2011 /P.D. Barnard. St. Leonards, N.S.W.: Australian Dental Association, 2012.

This publication presents some data and observations from the Dental Fees Surveys of ADA members. Comparisons of dental fee levels are made between Australian States, General Practitioners and Specialists, and between practitioners in Capital City and Country areas.







Interface oral health science 2011: proceedings of the 4th International Symposium for Interface Oral Health Science. / K. Sasaki (ed). New York: Springer, 2012.

A compendium of the research presented at symposiums held in 2011 by the Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry and by The Forsyth Institute. It intends to drive the progress of dental and craniofacial sciences, pointing the way for dental research for future generations.

More new e-books

Cosmesis of the mouth, face and jaws /Steven A. Guttenberg. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, 2012.

Covering the core repertoire of cosmetic facial and dental procedures, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic dentistry, prosthetic dentistry, orthodontics, head and neck surgery, plastic surgery, dermatology and more, this landmark text offers thorough and pragmatic clinical guidance in each area.







Dental implant complications: etiology, prevention, and treatment. /Stuart J. Froum. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Featuring cases from a variety of dental specialties, the book covers the most commonly occurring implant complications as well as the unique. It is organized sequentially, guiding the reader through complications associated with the diagnosis, treatment planning, placement, restoration, and maintenance of implants at any stage.






The fearful dental patient: a guide to understanding and managing. / Arthur A. Weiner (ed). Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

This book helps dental professionals understand the basics of fear, anxiety and phobias and the role these emotions play in creating negative behavior within the dental environment. The text contains a variety of modalities that help identify dental fear and phobia, as well as chair-side techniques and practical advice aimed at improving patient cooperation and ensuring treatment compliance. dental patients.

New e-books received this week

Essential microbiology for dentistry /Lakshman Samaranayake. 4th ed., Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2011.

The new edition of this highly successful book continues to offer readers everything they require to gain a full understanding of microbiology as it relates to modern dental practice. The rich combination of easy-to-read text together with the extensive artwork programme makes Essential Microbiology for Dentistry the first choice of microbiology textbook for many students of dentistry worldwide.





Clinical cases in restorative & reconstructive dentistry / Gregory J. Tarantola. Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

The book presents actual clinical cases, accompanied by academic commentary, that question and educate the reader about essential topics in restorative and reconstructive dentistry. Its case-based format is particularly useful both as a textbook and also as a reference tool.







The encyclopedia of dental and oral health / Carol Ann Rinzler. New York: Facts On File, 2011.

The Encyclopedia of Dental and Oral Health is a new, comprehensive A-to-Z reference to this topic, covering proper dental care, dental practices and procedures, infectious diseases and related diseases, anatomy of the teeth and mouth, the causes of tooth decay, and much more.

New books received this week

Fundamentals of periodontal instrumentation & advanced root instrumentation /Jill S. Nield-Gehrig. 7th ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013.

Now in full color, with over 1,400 photographs and illustrations, the 6th of this text takes students from basic skills such as patient positioning, intraoral finger rests, and basic instrumentation, all the way to advanced techniques such as assessment of periodontal patients and instrumentation of multirooted teeth, root concavities, and furcation areas.






Peterson's principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery /Michael Miloro (ed).3rd ed., Shelton, CT: People's Medical Pub. House-USA, 2012.

The purpose of this concise, easy-to-read two-volume text is to provide an authoritative and currently referenced survey of the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. It contains the necessary information for clinicians and is an ideal reference text for preparation for board certification in the specialty.






Integrated clinical orthodontics /Vinod Krishnan. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Presented in a highly visual and practical format, this book uses clinical case presentations to illustrate the rationale and application of the integrated approach to a variety of clinical scenarios. Integrated Clinical Orthodontics covers areas of complexity in clinical orthodontics, specifically the role of the orthodontist as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

New e-books

Atlas of oral pathology /William G. Young. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1981.

This atlas is designed to give dentists access to a large selection of cases illustrating oral pathology.










Illustrated Manual of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Mitra, Geeta Vajdi. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers, 2009.

This book details step-by-step, integrated diagnosis and management of maxillofacial surgery. It presents all of the most current clinical aspects of oral surgery including maxillofacial trauma injuries, diagnosis of salivary gland disease, cysts and tumours, and much more.







Basic guide to orthodontic dental nursing / Fiona Grist. Chichester, West Sussex: Blackwell Pub., 2010.

The Basic Guide to Orthodontic Dental Nursing is a must-have introduction for those seeking to develop their knowledge and understanding of this core area of clinical practice.