Monday 28 February 2011

Oral health rated well by most Australians, but dependent on socioeconomic status

Adults were asked to rate their oral health in the 2008 National Dental Telephone Interview Survey (NDTIS). In a report called Self-rated oral health of adults the AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit examines their responses by various demographics including age, sex, education and private dental insurance status. When asked ‘How do you rate your oral health?’ over 65% of Australians responded ‘good’ or ‘very good’ and 11% as ‘excellent’, but 21% rated their oral health as ‘fair’ or ‘poor’. An interesting reading.

Thursday 24 February 2011

New books received this week

Illustrated handbook of clinical dentistry / Richard A. Lehman. 2nd ed. Hudson, Ohio : Lexi-Comp Inc., c2008.

This handbook offers a concise review of basic clinical principles and procedures that are encountered on a daily basis. It presents the dental practitioner with an easy-to-use compilation of the most important reference materials, for use in clinical settings.






Cranial, craniofacial and skull base surgery / Paolo Cappabianca (ed). Milan : Springer, c2010.

This atlas, organized in two sections -neurosurgical section and maxillo-facial section- provides a comprehensive overview of the most modern surgical techniques in cranio-facial and skull base surgery. Each chapter describes in detail the anatomic structures and offers a step-by-step description of the technical aspects of the surgical approaches to the cranial base.






Epidemiology, pathogenesis, and prevention of head and neck cancer / Andrew F. Olshan (ed). New York ; London : Springer, 2010.

The purpose of this book is to provide a current perspective on the epidemiology head and neck cancer. Cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx comprise an important group of tumors with diverse international patterns of incidence and mortality, established risk factors, suggested association with a virus, and potential genetic susceptibility determinants.

Monday 21 February 2011

Things you need to know about publishing

The Publish your research pages were created by library staff in consultation with the Research Office to provide research students and staff with a starting point in obtaining information on publishing their research in articles, books or related media. The pages bring together information on HERDC requirements, copyright, alternative publishing options and open access.

Thursday 17 February 2011

New e-books

McCracken's removable partial prosthodontics / Alan B. Carr. St. Louis, Mo. ; London : Elsevier Mosby, 2011.

The leading prosthodontics resource for more than 40 years, McCracken's Removable Partial Prosthodontics provides the information you need to successfully manage the replacement of missing teeth. It covers the basic principles of treatment planning and design, and discusses the newest techniques, procedures, and equipment.





McDonald and Avery's dentistry for the child and adolescent / Jeffrey A. Dean (ed),Maryland Heights, Mo.: Mosby/Elsevier, c2011.

A leading text in pediatric dentistry, McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent provides expert, complete coverage of oral care for infants, children, and teenagers. All the latest diagnostic and treatment recommendations are included! Comprehensive discussions are provided on pediatric examination, development, morphology, eruption of the teeth, and dental caries.





Current therapy in orthodontics /Ravindra Nanda (ed). St. Louis, Mo. ; London : Elsevier Mosby, 2009.

In this book you’ll find discussions on such topics as patient compliance, sleep apnea, the importance of proper bracket selection and placement, how the periodontal condition impacts treatment in the adult patient, and the use of temporary anchorage devices. This comprehensive text is the must-have modern reference for both orthodontic and dental practice.





Problem solving in endodontics: prevention, identification, and management. / James L. Gutmann. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, c2011.

This 5th edition offers updated techniques and an evidence-based approach to the most common procedures performed at chairside. Ideal for both endodontists and general dentists, this thoroughly revised reference combines the precision of quality endodontic care with achievable and pain-free outcomes for the patient.





Sedation: a guide to patient management. / Stanley F. Malamed. St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby Elsevier, c2010.

Combining essential theory with "how-to" technical instruction, this concise guide is the leading reference for basic techniques in sedation and anxiety control in the dental office. Content on patient management for pediatric, geriatric, physically compromised, and medically compromised patients helps you successfully treat any patient population.





Principles and practice of laser dentistry Robert A. Convissar (ed).St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby Elsevier, c2011.

The book covers the history of lasers in dentistry and laser research, plus the use of lasers in periodontics, periodontal surgery, oral pathology, implantology, fixed and removable prosthetics, cosmetic procedures, endodontics, operative dentistry, pediatrics, orthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Full-color images show the latest laser technology, surgical techniques, and key steps in patient treatment.

Monday 14 February 2011

Crown preparation

This resource is an online course demo developed by Ronald Kaiser and Heiko Spallek at Temple University, School of Dentistry. It is designed to provide dental students with fundamental didactic and technical knowledge to begin preclinical skill development for full crown preparations. The course incorporates a variety of interactive features including images which allow students to examine the dimensions and contours of the burs in comparison to the dimensions and the shape of the crown preparation. QuickDraw 3D allows the direct manipulation of 3D graphical models by the users. (Source: MedEdPORTAL, accessed on 14/02/2011)

Thursday 10 February 2011

New books received this week

Antibiotics and antiseptics in periodontal therapy / Alexandrina L. Dumitrescu. Heidelberg : Springer, c2011.

This book is an encyclopedic collection of data from scientific papers and textbooks that form a sound basis for a thorough understanding of the antibiotics and antiseptics used in periodontal therapy. It will be of value to undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, dental hygienists, dental practitioners, and other associated professionals.






Three-dimensional imaging for orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery / Chung How Kau (ed). Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

This book identifies and applies the principles of three-dimensional imaging to orthodontic practice. Readers are introduced to three-dimensional imaging, comparing it with the traditional two-dimensional assessments and exploring the benefits and drawbacks of these imaging modalities.

Monday 7 February 2011

Articles published by our staff & students

The following papers have been added to PubMed recently:

Cheng LL, Türk T, Elekdağ-Türk S, Jones AS, Yu Y, Darendeliler MA. Repair of root resorption 4 and 8 weeks after application of continuous light and heavy forces on premolars for 4 weeks: a histology study.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2010 Dec;138(6):727-34.







Arora A, Scott JA, Bhole S, Do L, Schwarz E, Blinkhorn AS. Early childhood feeding practices and dental caries in preschool children: a multi-centre birth cohort study. BMC Public Health. 2011 Jan 12;11:28. 2011 Jan 12;11:28.








Owtad P, Potres Z, Shen G, Petocz P, Darendeliler MA. A histochemical study on condylar cartilage and glenoid fossa during mandibular advancement. Angle Orthod. 2011 Mar;81(2):270-6.

Thursday 3 February 2011

New books received this week

Oral healthcare and the frail elder: a clinical perspective. / Michael I MacEntee (ed). Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, c2011.

This book provides dentists, dental hygienists, and other healthcare professionals with comprehensive, practical instruction on managing the multifaceted oral healthcare needs of frail elders with a holistic approach to clinical issues such as oral pain, dry mouth, and periodontal disease.






Operative oral and maxillofacial surgery / John D. Langdon. 2nd ed., London : Hodder Arnold, 2011.

First published in 1998, this book became the standard text for trainees in oral and maxillofacial surgery preparing for their exit examinations. For this 2nd edition, the contents have been extensively revised not only to include all aspects of oral surgery, but also to reflect the changes in maxillofacial practice that have occurred since 1998.