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.

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)