New books received this week

Contemporary orthodontics / William R. Proffit. 5th ed., St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier/Mosby, 2013.

This new edition includes detailed information on diagnosis, treatment planning concepts, related problems or controversies, and current treatment procedures, including the role of orthodontics in comprehensive treatment of patients with multiple problems.







Peterson's principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery (Vol.1-2) /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.

Interesting new e-books on orthodontics, dental nursing, and patients with developmental disorders

Clinical cases in orthodontics / Martyn T. Cobourne (et al.) Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

This book applies both theory and practice to real-life orthodontic cases in a clinically relevant format. This unique approach supports the new trend in case-based and problem-based learning, thoroughly covering topics ranging from Class I malocclusions to orthognathic surgery.







Questions and Answers for Dental Nurses / Carole Hollins 3rd ed., Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

This 3rd edition includes both standard Multiple Choice Questions and the new style Extended Matching Questions with helpful explanatory information on responses. As a self-assessment tool this revision guide is a must-have for all trainee dental nurses for independent revision and preparing for examinations.






Treating the dental patient with a developmental disorder / Karen A. Raposa (ed). Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

The book opens with an overview of the major types of developmental disabilities-autism spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome, attention deficit, cerebral palsy-and others such as spina bifida and learning difficulties. Following chapters also discuss how to gather personal information, medical histories, dental experiences, and oral habits; determine family dynamics; and understand how to communicate with patients and model desired patient behavior.

Master Dentistry series in full text

Master dentistry, Volume 1: Oral and maxillofacial surgery, radiology, pathology and oral medicine. / Paul Coulthard (et al.) 2nd ed., Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2008

This book is designed as a revision guide for dental students and offers the "curriculum essentials" in an easy-to-digest format. Each section is fully illustrated throughout and is supported by extensive self-assessment questions which allow the reader to assess their own knowledge of the topic and perfect their exam techniques.






Master dentistry, Volume 2: Restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry and orthodontics. / Peter Heasman (ed) 2nd ed., Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2008.

Now in colour, this second edition addresses the restorative, paediatric and orthodontics aspects of dentistry and is perfect for both undergraduate students and post-graduates preparing for the MFDS or international equivalents.







Master dentistry, Volume 3: Oral biology. / Barry K.B. Berkovitz (et al). 3rd ed., Edinburgh ; New York: Churchill Livingstone, 2011.

A new volume in the successful revision guide series - Master Dentistry - which offers a concise text covering the essentials of oral biology with accompanying self-assessment questions and model answers. Quick reference revision aid for dental students - ideal for exam preparation.

Recently purchased e-books

Atlas of human anatomy / Frank H. Netter. 5th ed., Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders/Elsevier, 2011.

Atlas of Human Anatomy uses Frank H. Netter, MD's detailed illustrations to demystify this often intimidating subject, providing a coherent, lasting visual vocabulary for understanding anatomy and how it applies to medicine. This 5th Edition features a stronger clinical focus-with new diagnostic imaging examples-making it easier to correlate anatomy with practice.







Oxford handbook of dental nursing / Elizabeth Boon (ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012.

The Oxford Handbook of Dental Nursing enables users to find relevant information quickly, and will support dental nurses in their everyday work and provide easy access to information they may require in clinical sessions. The book will also be valuable to dental surgeons, tutors, and assessors to facilitate the learning and development of their students.







Periodontal disease / Denis F. Kinane. Basel: Karger, 2012.

Our understanding of the etiopathology of periodontal disease has changed greatly over the last decade. The huge diversity of species within the microbial biofilm and the enormous multi-layered complexity of the innate, inflammatory and adaptive immune responses generated in response to it warrant study and discussion. Comprising reviews from renowned experts in the field, this book presents a comprehensible overview of this exciting and pertinent subject matter.

New e-books

Anatomy for dental students / D.R. Johnson and W.J. Moore. 3rd ed., Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.

This book aims to provide the dental student with a description of all the gross, neurological, and developmental anatomy (apart from that of the dentition itself) necessary for the practice of dentistry and its major specialties.








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

The Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathology is a quick, user-friendly diagnostic reference text on Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathology for general pathologists, dermatopathologists, and ENT pathologists regarding oral and maxillofacial disorders.







The dentist's role in the management of the cancer patient: clinician's guide. / Hupp, Wendy S. Edmonds, WA: American Academy of Oral Medicine, 2011.

This monograph is a current and concise guide to the dentist’s role in the managment of the cancer patient. This guide was written for clinicians in a ready-to-use-format to serve as a quick reference.







Periodontal disease / Denis F. Kinane. Basel: Karger, 2012.

Our understanding of the etiopathology of periodontal disease has changed greatly over the last decade. The huge diversity of species within the microbial biofilm and the enormous multi-layered complexity of the innate, inflammatory and adaptive immune responses generated in response to it warrant study and discussion. Comprising reviews from renowned experts in the field, this book presents a comprehensible overview of this exciting and pertinent subject matter.

New books received this week

Success strategies for the aesthetic dental practice / Linda Greenwall. London; Chicago: Quintessence Publishing, 2012.

While aesthetic care has been a part of dentistry for many decades, very few practices are doing as much aesthetic dentistry as they desire. The purpose of this book is to provide dentists with the guidelines and strategies to make that happen.








Ridge preservation & immediate implantation / Devorah Schwartz-Arad. London ; Chicago: Quintessence Publishing, 2012.

This book reflects far more than the surgical and teaching skills of one person. It organizes the totality of what a practitioner should understand and master, to achieve an elegant level of the clinical practice of implant dentistry.








Human physiology: an integrated approach / Dee Unglaub Silverthorn. 6th ed., Boston: Pearson Education, 2013.

Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach broke ground with its thorough coverage of molecular physiology seamlessly integrated into a traditional homeostasis-based systems approach. The new edition presents up-to-date coverage of new scientific discoveries, biotechnology techniques, and treatments of disorders.

New books received this week

Treatment planning for traumatized teeth / Mitsuhiro Tsukiboshi. 2nd ed., Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence Pub. Co., 2012.

This new edition emphasizes a minimally invasive approach to treating dental traumas in which procedures are aimed at assisting the natural healing process of the dental hard tissues, pulp, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone; where possible, invasive restoration, pulpectomy, and extraction are avoided.







Advanced immediate loading / Georgios E. Romanos. Hanover Park, IL: Quintessence Pub. Co., 2012.

This expert guide presents the research and stateof-the-art protocols for advanced immediate loading of dental implants. Based on more than 15 years of clinical experience, the author demonstrates the skills and expert techniques necessary to achieve long-term success with immediate loading protocols, even when used with challenging clinical situations.







Zygomatic implants: the anatomy-guided approach. / Carlos Aparicio (ed). London: Quintessence, 2012.

Zygomatic implants have been in use for more than two decades, and clinical follow-up studies have shown good outcomes. However, this treatment approach is only now seeing a strong resurgence of interest because it can provide patients with a fixed dentition in a short amount of time without any grafts, general anesthesia, or morbidity from a donor site, even in challenging clinical situations.

New books received this week

Peri-implantitis / Stefan Renvert. Paris: Quintessence Publishing, 2012.

Awareness of the important role that peri-implant tissue health plays in implant survival is growing, in part because clinical studies that assess long-term results of implant treatment show that peri-implantitis is no longer a rare complication. This book positions peri-implantology as an emerging discipline and provides a comprehensive discourse on the etiology, clinical features, and diagnosis of peri-implantitis and implant mucositis.






Comprehensive preventive dentistry / Hardy Limeback (ed). Ames, Iowa: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry provides one user-friendly resource that brings together information on the scientific basis and clinical practice of all aspects of preventive dentistry. This thorough and all-encompassing resource offers techniques and strategies for maintaining excellent oral health in patients through a regimen of preventive measures.







Basic guide to anatomy and physiology for dental care professionals / Carole Hollins. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, 2012.

The Basic Guide to Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Care Professionals introduces the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology to the student Dental Care Professional. Written in a clear, accessible style, it provides dental nurses, hygienists, therapists and clinical dental technicians with essential grounding in the head and neck area, as well as all the body systems that have implications for the DCP when things go wrong.





Book of remembrance of the University of Sydney in the War of 1939-1945 / D.R.V. Wood. Sydney: University of Sydney, 1993.

"This book is a record of the 287 members of the University who died in the Second World War. It is also an important extension of the University's history, in that it documents their part in Australia's committment to the defence of the free world agains totalitarianism." (Dame Leonie Kramer)