New books received this week

Plastic-esthetic periodontal and implant surgery: a microsurgical approach. / Otto Zuhr. London: Quintessence, 2012.

In this stunning book, the authors blend scientific knowledge and practical experience to provide a comprehensive overview of the principles, indications, and clinical techniques of plastic-esthetic periodontal and implant microsurgery, focusing especially on minimal soft tissue trauma and maximally perfect wound closure.






Clinical practice of the dental hygienist / Esther M. Wilkins (ed). 11th ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013.

Written by one of the preeminent voices in dental hygiene education, this text provides students and practitioners with the knowledge and skills for successful practice as a dental hygienist. This comprehensive book progresses through crucial topics in dental hygiene in a straightforward, outline format, making information easy to locate, understand, and reference.






Clinical aspects of dental materials: theory, practice, and cases / Marcia Gladwin. 4th ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2013.

Written by a dental hygiene educator and biomaterial scientist, this text is designed for dental hygiene/dental assisting students and clinicians. The text is divided into two sections, Fundamental Perspectives and Laboratory/Clinical Applications , and provides a realistic and practical approach to the use of dental materials.






Management of temporomandibular disorders and occlusion / Jeffrey P. Okeson. 7th ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Mosby, 2013.

Covering both new and proven techniques in this rapidly changing field, this classic text helps you provide solutions to many common occlusal and TMD problems. Clear descriptions and a new full-color design promote a complete understanding of normal, abnormal, and dysfunctional occlusal relationships and masticatory function and dysfunction.

New books received this week

Dental management of the medically compromised patient / James W. Little. 8th ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Mosby, 2013.

Learn how common medical conditions can affect the course of the dental treatment a patient receives. This updated, concise reference provides the information you need to provide appropriate dental care to any patient, regardless of existing medical conditions. Featuring vivid illustrations and well-organized tables in each chapter, this text gives you the in-depth details and the overall summaries you need to get to the root of your patients' needs.





Atlas of oral and maxillofacial histopathology / Harry S. Lumerman. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012.

A quick, user-friendly diagnostic reference text on Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathology for general pathologists, dermatopathologists, and ENT pathologists regarding oral and maxillofacial disorders. Comprised of six compact chapters, the Atlas contains the most common as well as unusual entities that are submitted by surgeons working in this anatomic area.






Fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics / Herbert T. Shillingburg. 4th ed., Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence Pub., 2012.

The 4th edition of this popular text has been updated and expanded to reflect new research, materials, and techniques in fixed prosthodontics, with the addition of more than 350 new illustrations and three new chapters on the restoration of implants. It is designed to serve as an introduction to restorative dentistry techniques using fixed partial dentures and cast metal, metal-ceramic, and all-ceramic restorations, providing the background knowledge needed by the novice and serving as a refresher for the practitioner or graduate student.

New e-books received in the library

Oral healthcare and the frail elder: a clinical perspective. /Michael I MacEntee (ed). Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

This book provides dentists, dental hygienists, and other healthcare professionals with comprehensive, practical instruction on managing the multifaceted oral healthcare needs of frail elders. By discussing background information and relevant literature, the book provides a holistic approach to clinical issues such as oral pain, dry mouth, and periodontal disease.






Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science. /Judith Bell. 5th ed., Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Open University Press, 2010.

Step-by-step advice on completing an outstanding research project. Research can be daunting, particularly for first-timers, but this indispensable book provides everything you need to know to prepare for research, draft and finalise a methodologically sound and well-written report or thesis, plus it warns you of potential pitfalls to prevent you wasting time on false trails.






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 editions of key textbooks in the Library

Handbook of local anesthesia / Stanley F. Malamed. 6th ed., St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby, 2013.

From basic concepts to specific injection techniques, from dosage charts to the proper care and handling of equipment, the 6th edition of this book provides in-depth, full-color coverage of key anesthesia topics, including specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications.







Netter's head and neck anatomy for dentistry / Neil S. Norton. 2nd ed., Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders, 2012.

This new edition takes your knowledge further than ever with more Netter illustrations. Whether for your dental anatomy course, board review, or as a handy reference in your dental office, this concise, visual guide is an excellent anatomy atlas and quick reference for students and professionals in dentistry and dental hygiene.

New books received this week

Encyclopedia of dentistry research /Steven D. Levenstein (ed). New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2012.

This book presents current research in the field of dentistry. Topics discussed include dental composites with nano-scaled fillers; mapping the structure, composition, properties and dental erosion in human enamel; dental polymer nanocomposites; development of low-shrinkage dental composites; placing and loading dental implants; biomechanics of oral implants; tape casting in the development of dental biomaterials; risk factors for chronic periodontal disease; the role of antimicrobial peptides in periodontal disease; and, treatment of periodontitis and genetic polymorphisms and periodontitis.





Clinical cases in pediatric dentistry /Amr M. Moursi (ed).Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Highly illustrated in full color, Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dentistry's format fosters independent learning and prepares the reader for case-based examinations.The book presents actual clinical cases, accompanied by academic commentary, that question and educate the reader about essential topics in pediatric dentistry.







Trends in the Australian dental labour force, 2000 to 2009. / S. Chrisopoulos. Canberra : Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2012.

This report presents findings from the 2009 national dental labour force data collection and explores trends since 2000. The collection includes all dentists (general dental practitioners and specialists), dental hygienists, dental therapists, oral health therapists and dental prosthetists across Australia. There was an overall increase in the number of dental professionals over this period. Dental therapists were the only group to decrease in number because of the move towards dual qualified oral health therapists.