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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.

New books received this week

MCQs for dentistry / Kathleen F. M. Fan. 2nd ed., Knutsford : PasTest, 2010.

This new revision text offers essential MCQ exam practice for busy dental undergraduates and postgraduates alike. Covering a broad range of topics, it provides the perfect practice to build confidence for exam success. It is updated to reflect current guidelines. It features 350 questions and answers.






OSCEs for dentistry / Kathleen FM Fan. 2nd ed., Knutsford : PasTest Ltd., 2009.

This is an essential revision text developed by dentists focussed on getting students through their dental OSCE exams.The only book catering specifically for the clinical element of dental examinations. It includes more than 130 OSCE stations for effective preparation.






Best of fives for dentistry / Douglas Hammond. 2nd ed., Knutsford : PasTest, 2009.

"Best of Fives for Dentistry" from PasTest offers essential exam practice for dental undergraduates. Over 300 'best of five' questions cover a broad section of subjects examined in dentistry finals - most of which are 'examiner's favourites'. Each answer is accompanied by revision notes on that topic to expand learning - making this an essential revision text.





SAQs for dentistry / Kathleen F.M. Fan. Knutsford : Pastest, 2007.

This book contains over 300 short answer questions covering the undergraduate syllabuses taught in the UK's dental schools. Questions are grouped by subject, enabling students to target their weaker areas. It provides thorough explanations and answers for every question and features several photo questions relating to radiology.





EMQs for dentistry / Douglas Hammond. Knutsford, Cheshire, England : PasTest, 2007.

Offers essential subject-based practice for dental undergraduates, enabling them to highlight their strengths, target problem areas and prepare for exam success. 300 extended matching questions allow readers to test themselves, with answers and explanations throughout providing in-depth clarification.






Change your smile: discover how a new smile can transform your life. / Ronald E. Goldstein. 4th ed., Hanover Park, IL : Quintessence Pub., c2009.

A comprehensive book to show patients what cosmetic dental treatment could do to transform their appearance and improve their self-image.

Endnote X3 on Mac

The Auckland University of Technology Library have produced an Endnote X3 guide for Word 2008 on Mac. It is part of a series of help pages which you might find useful. (Source: AUT Library Endnote Guide, accessed on 25/10/2010)

New books received this week

Al dente: culinary delight for the dental patient: recipes, tips, and advice. / Norbert Salenbauch. London: Quintessence, c2009.

The reader is taken from the dental chair into a friendly Italian kitchen, where the seductive, comforting aromas and rich flavors seem to waft off the pages and into the senses. The book shows patients that there is no medicine like good food and laughter.






Genetic variants in periodontal health and disease / Alexandrina L. Dumitrescu. Dordrecht : Springer, c2010.

This book reviews the evidence of the association between the genetic variants and periodontitis progression and/or treatment outcomes. Connections between genetics and periodontology are systematically reviewed and covered in detail.






Ethics, jurisprudence, & practice management in dental hygiene / Vickie J. Kimbrough. 2nd ed., Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2007.

This 2nd edition is designed to orient dental hygiene students to clinical practice and its many applications in an office setting as dental hygienists are becoming more responsible for the regulation of the their profession.







Pickerill : pioneer in plastic surgery, dental education, and dental research. / Harvey Brown. Dunedin, N.Z. : Otago University Press, 2007.

Founding Director of a new Dental School at the age of twenty-eight, only eighteen months after completing his medical and dental studies at the University of Birmingham, was just one of Henry Percy Pickerill's achievements in a highly productive life.






Salivary gland infections / Michael D. Turner et al,(ed). Philadelphia, PA : Saunders, 2009.

This title offers a complete review of salivary gland infections for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Topics in this issue include epidemiology, microbiology, diagnostic imaging, diagnosis and management of chronic and acute salivary gland infections, and more.







Problem solving in orthodontics: goal-oriented treatment strategies. / Charles J. Burstone. Chicago ; London : Quintessence, 2000.

This book goes beyond diagnosis in developing a scientific and biologic basis for clinical orthodontics. It emphasizes nonsurgical orthodontic treatment and includes important factors in differentiating extraction from nonextraction treatment.