Revised Oral & Dental Therapeutic Guidelines

The March 2012 eTG complete update is now available. eTG complete comprises all Therapeutic Guidelines topics integrated in a single easy-to-search product. It provides you with succinct, critically evaluated information to help you make the best decisions for your patients.

This release includes a complete revision of the Oral and Dental guidelines which consists of the following sections:

Principles of diagnosis and prescribing
Dental prescriptions and prescription-writing
Getting to know your dental drugs
Dental caries
Periodontal disease
Acute odontogenic and salivary gland infections
Oral mucosal disease
Orofacial pain
Halitosis
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Local anaesthesia
Anxiolysis and sedation for dental procedures
Post-treatment pain management
Dental management of patients with medical conditions
Medical emergencies in dental practice
Management of dental problems for medical practitioners
Drugs and sport
Dental procedures and drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Glossary of dental terms
Appendices

New books received this week

Last's anatomy: regional and applied. / Chummy S. Sinnatamby. 12th ed., Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2011.

This regional textbook of anatomy is rich in applied clinical content, knowledge of which is essential for both clinical examination and surgical procedures. Although regional in approach each chapter is structured to clearly explain the structure and function of the component systems.






Biochemistry / Reginald H. Garrett. 5th ed., Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, c2013.

The authors’ innovative conceptual and organizing "Essential Questions" framework guides you through concepts in a way that reveals the beauty and usefulness of biochemistry in the everyday world. Offering a balanced and streamlined presentation, this edition has been updated throughout with new material and revised presentations.

New books received this week

Patient assessment tutorials: a step-by-step guide for the dental hygienist. / Jill S. Nield-Gehrig, Jill S. 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 - a unique and effective approach in the dental hygiene market.






The administrative dental assistant: student workbook. / Gaylor, Linda J. 3rd ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Elseveir/Saunders, 2012.

An indispensable companion to the 3rd Edition of The Administrative Dental Assistant, this workbook combines textbook content and key objectives with new practice exercises, case scenarios, and critical thinking questions to help put your learning into practical context.

New books received this week

The child dental health surveys Australia, 2005 and 2006. / Diep Haa (et al). Adelaide: AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit, 2011.

This report describes the state of oral health of Australian children attending a school dental service (SDS) in 2005 and 2006. The findings are based on analyses of data extracted from the 2005 and 2006 Child Dental Health Surveys (CDHS) for 193,457 children from ages 4 to 15 from most states and territories.






Tissue-integrated prostheses: osseointegration in clinical dentistry. / Per-Ingvar Brånemark (ed). Chicago: Quintessence, 1985

This book demonstrates clinical success in dental implantology with: (1) proper surgical preparation and subsequent protection of host bone sites for four to six months, (2) close apposition of bone to a commercially pure implant designed to achieve immediate stabilization, and (3) a well-designed prosthesis tightly fitted to the osseointegrated abutment.






Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease. / Vinay Kumar (et al). 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders/Elsevier, c2010.

One of the best-selling medical textbooks of all time, Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease is the one book that nearly all medical students purchase, and is also widely used by physicians worldwide. A "who's who" of pathology experts delivers the most dependable, current, and complete coverage of today's essential pathology knowledge.

New e-books available this week

Comprehensive biomaterials /Paul Ducheyne (ed). Amsterdam; Boston: Elsevier, 2011.

This modern, all-encompassing comprehensive book describes the many modern aspects of biomaterials - from basic science to clinical applications - across the formulations and chemistry of polymers, ceramics and metals and their use in various biomedical devices and implants, as well as their clinical performance and host responses.






Handbook of pediatric dentistry / Angus C. Cameron(ed). 3rd ed., Edinburgh; New York: Mosby/Elsevier, 2008.

Suitable for students and practitioners alike, this book is a concise, practical and highly illustrated guide to the day-to-day management of child dental patients. Written in an accessible, easy-to-read manner to aid retention of facts. Provides a source of essential and practical information, not always easy to find elsewhere.






Rang & Dale's pharmacology / Humphrey P. Rang. 7th ed., Edinburgh; New York: Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone, 2012.

Rang & Dale's Pharmacology provides you with all the knowledge you need to get through your pharmacology course and beyond. It presents a clear and accessible approach to the analysis of therapeutic agents at the cellular and molecular level through detailed diagrams, full-color illustrations, and pedagogical features.

New books received this week

Contemporary esthetic dentistry / George A. Freedman. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier, 2012.

With over 1,600 full-color illustrations, this definitive reference discusses the importance of cariology and caries management, then covers essential topics such as ultraconservative dentistry, color and shade, adhesive techniques, anterior and posterior direct composites, and finishing and polishing.






Traumatic dental injuries: a manual. / J.O. Andreasen. 3rd ed. Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

The ultimate guide to dental trauma, the manual preserves its uniquely usable and reader-friendly format, demonstrating step-by-step treatment protocols for commonly occurring traumatic injuries. Several new sections have been added to expand the number of clinical scenarios.

New books received today

Current concepts in temporomandibular joint surgery / Gregory M. Ness (ed). Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders, 2011.

Guest Editor Martin Steed has assembled a comprehensive review of peripheral trigeminal nerve injury, repair and regeneration. Articles will include peripheral nerve response to injury, clinical trigeminal neurosensory testing, inferior alveolar and lingual nerve imaging, and so on.







Harrison's principles of internal medicine / Dan L. Longo (ed). 18th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill, 2012.

Reflecting the state of the art in medical practice, this edition delivers the latest strategies for understanding, diagnosing and managing disease. The accompanying DVD contains 53 chapters not found in the book as well as hundreds of illustrations and procedural videos.







How the Tooth Mouse met the Tooth Fairy / Lizzette de Vries. Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence, 2010.

This charming and delightfully illustrated book entertains as it teaches children the importance of brushing at least twice a day.

New books received this week

Emerging nanotechnologies in dentistry: materials, processes, and applications. / Karthikeyan Subramani (ed). Oxford: Elsevier/William Andrew, 2012.

This book covers new materials and dental nanotechnologies such as the use of advanced inorganic and organic materials, smart and biomimetic materials, tissue engineering and drug delivery strategies.






EMQs for dentistry / Douglas Hammond. 2nd ed., Knutsford: PasTest, 2011.

The 2nd ed contains more than 320 EMQs covering the dental undergraduate syllabus taught in the UK’s dental schools. Questions are grouped by subject enabling students to focus their revision on their weaker areas. Thorough explanations and answers for every question help students to develop their learning and understanding. Includes useful hips and tips on how to approach the exam.





Advancing oral health in America / Institute of Medicine. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press c2011.

Though it is highly preventable, tooth decay is a common chronic disease both in the United States and worldwide. Evidence shows that decay and other oral diseases may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. This book highlights the vital role that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) can play in improving oral health and oral health care in the United States.