More new books

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

Chapters cover such key topics as tooth eruption patterns, removable and fixed appliances, de-bonding, and retention. There are also sections on care prior to treatment, including the requirements for a first appointment, and there is helpful guidance on maintaining motivation - particularly for young patients and their parents.





Oral cancer metastasis / Jeffrey Myers (ed). New York : Springer, c2010.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity (SCCOC) is one of the most prevalent tumors of the head and neck region. This book will summarize the current status of investigations into SCCOC metastases and potential of these studies to impact basic research investigators and clinicians confronting SCCOC in the future.







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

The book presents actual clinical cases, accompanied by academic commentary. Learn about the challenging and absorbing nature of restorative and reconstructive dentistry and use itas a reference tool to help with treatment planning when perplexing cases arise in the dental office.






Etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease / Alexandrina L. Dumitrescu. Heidelberg : Springer, c2010.

This book focusses on understanding through knowledge. Connections between the diseases in the periodontium and general health are described in detail. Even if periodontal disease is certainly not a generally accepted cause of death, periodontal treatment may obviously save lives.

New books received this week

The neurobiology of orthodontics: treatment of malocclusion through neuroplasticity. / Margaritis Z. Pimenidis. Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, c2009.

This book presents the neurobiology of orthodontics according to the most recently acquired knowledge on the interaction of the brain activity with the senses. In particular, it highlights the ability of orofacial sensory input to modulate and change the brain activity underlying functions of the stomatognathic system.






Dental implants: the art and science. / Charles A. Babbush (ed). 2nd ed., Maryland Heights, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2011.

Includes 20 new chapters and coverage of the latest advances and research. Topics range from the business of dental implants and risk management to new treatment techniques such as Teeth In A Day. and Teeth In An HourT, the All-on-4 concept, Piezoelectric bone surgery, the new NobelActiveTM implant, the use of dental implants in children, and more.





Oral health epidemiology: principles and practice / Amit Chattopadhyay. Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2011.

As the first text of its kind, Oral Health Epidemiology: Principles and Practice explores the full spectrum of epidemiological and translational clinical research including fundamental mechanisms of human disease, therapeutic intervention, clinical trials, and oral epidemiology.






Tooth whitening in esthetic dentistry: principles and techniques/ So-Ran Kwon et al,(ed). London ; Chicago : Quintessence, c2009.

This two-volume guide describes the full range of professional teeth whitening procedures, including home whitening, "walking bleach," power whitening, non-vital tooth bleaching, microabrasion, and gingival bleaching.

Recently purchased e-books

Application of the finite element method in implant dentistry / Jianping Geng. Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2008.

This book creates the theoretical foundation that novices need to perform the finite element method in implant dentistry. It clearly shows how both the implant dentist and the designer can benefit from finite element analysis.






Clinician's guide to salivary gland and chemosensory disorders / Michael T. Brennan. Edmonds, WA : American Academy of Oral Medicine, c2009.

This monograph is intended to provide information pertaining to salivary gland and chemosensory disorders. Areas such as xerostomia, salivary gland disfunction, Sjogren's Syndrome, hypersalivation, halitosis, and chemosensory disorders will be covered.






Key topics in human diseases for dental students / Prasanna Sooriakumaran (et al). London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, c2005.

Providing a broad base in key areas, this text allows readers to rapidly acquire an understanding of the common and important acute and chronic diseases that dentists and dental students may encounter in their patients. An essential revision guide for a range of audiences.

New books received this week

Drug information handbook for dentistry / Richard L. Wynn (et al). 16th ed., Hudson, Ohio : Lexi-Comp, c2010.

Specifically compiled and designed for all dental professionals requiring quick access to concisely-stated drug information pertaining to commonly prescribed medications. Each drug is alphabetically organized by brand and generic name. Dental-specific content is highlighted in red.






It's been fun / Harlan Rogers. Indianapolis : Dog Ear, c2008.

It's Been Fun is the autobiography of Dr. Harlan Rogers, a well-known Mississippi cattleman and retired dentist. Born in 1929, Harlan gives a first hand account of conditions during his childhood and the trials many families faced as they struggled to survive the Great Depression and its hardships.






Oral complications of cancer and its management / Andrew N. Davies (ed). Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.

Provides an international, multi-professional reference with up to date, evidence-based, clinically relevant advice. It covers topics such as oral anatomy and physiology, oral assessment and oral hygiene, as well as more common oral complications of cancer and its treatment.

JPHD special issue

A special issue of the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, Improving Oral Health Care Delivery Systems Through Workforce Innovations is now available, for free, online.

“The purpose of the special issue is to further develop ideas presented at the 2009 Institute of Medicine (IOM) workshop, The Sufficiency of the U.S. Oral Health Workforce in the Coming Decade. Using the IOM discussions as their starting point, the authors evaluate oral health care delivery system performance for specific populations’ needs and explore the roles that the workforce can play in improving the care delivery model. The contributing articles provide a broad framework for stimulating and evaluating innovation and change in the oral health care delivery system. The articles in this special issue point to many deficits in the current oral health care delivery system and provide compelling arguments and proposals for improvements.” (Source: JPHD, accessed on 04/10/2010)

New book received this week

Dental assisting coloring book / Donna J. Phinney. Clifton Park, NY : Delmar/Cengage Learning, c2011.

Contains questions presented in a variety of formats, in addition to coloring and labeling, to test recall and overall comprehension of key concepts. It covers a wide variety of topics encountered in lectures, clinics, and labs, including general anatomy, tooth anatomy and dental charting, equipment and dental instruments, procedures, radiology equipment, and x-ray landmarks.

A map with a difference

Click here to see SHOWWorld, a fascinating global map adjustable by various indices (population, health, energy etc). Select a subject from the top menu and watch the countries on the map change their size. Instead of land mass, the size of each country will represent the data for that subject. Mapping Worlds, the company behind this application is a data visualisation and interface design company with a love for maps. They are based in Amsterdam and work with organisations such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to make data accessible to different audiences. (Source: Mapping Worlds, accessed on 27/09/2010)

New books received this week

Harty's endodontics in clinical practice / edited by Bun San Chong. 6th ed., Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2010.

Offering the latest information in an easy-to-read, practical format, the book provides comprehensive coverage of the subject at a level which is ideal for the dental student, general dental practitioner and those embarking on continuing education courses.






Clinical success in endodontic retreatment / Stéphane Simon. Paris ; Chicago : Quintessence International, c2009.

This book addresses topics such as indications for endodontic retreatment; safe and efficient removal of existing restorations and obturation material; challenges such as fractured instruments, and so on. Well illustrated with clinical photographs, radiographs, and diagrams.






Biodental engineering: proceedings of the 1 International Conference on Biodental Engineering, Porto, Portugal, 26-27 June 2009. / R.M. Natal Jorge (ed). Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC, 2010.

The aim of Biodental Engineering is to solidify knowledge of bioengineering applied to dentistry. The book is useful to dentists, engineers, researchers and students in fields of bioengineering.






Color atlas of anatomy: a photographic study of the human body. / Johannes W. Rohen (et al). 7th ed., Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ; Stuttgart : Schattauer, c2011.

This atlas features outstanding full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections, with accompanying schematic drawings and diagnostic images. The photographs depict anatomic structures more realistically than illustrations in traditional atlases.