Monday 30 May 2011

Behavioral & Social Intervention Research Essentials

"The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is pleased to commission this special issue on the essentials of psychosocial intervention research to improve oral health. This special issue gathers together state-of-the-science guidance from leading experts in behavioral and social intervention research. It is meant to serve as a resource for the oral health community, as well as for research communities conducting behavioral and social intervention studies in other health fields." Click here to read the entire issue free online.

Thursday 26 May 2011

New books received this week

Biochemistry / Jeremy M. Berg 7th ed. New York : W.H. Freeman, c2012.

Included in the 3rd edition is a completely reorganized part one introducing the flow of information from gene to protein. It emphasizes the growing interrelatedness of molecular biology and biochemistry, and acquaints one with experimental methods of both disciplines. Also included is 150 new problems and a wealth of new material.







Clinical success in Invisalign orthodontic treatment / Richard Bouchez. Paris ; Chicago : Quintessence Publishing, 2011.

The author introduces the reader to essentials of Invisalign treatment, from the basic biomechanics of thermoformed plastic aligners to the the ClinCheck 3D simulation treatment planning software.







Oral and intravenous bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws: history, etiology, prevention, and treatment. / Robert E. Marx. 2nd ed. Hanover Park, Ill. : Quintessence Pub., c2011.

Based on a clear understanding of the disease mechanism and documented outcomes of the relatively small number of cases treated to date, this timely book presents definitive treatment protocols for patients who present at each stage in its progression.

Monday 23 May 2011

Expand Role of New Oral Health Professionals: IOM Report

A recently released Institute of Medicine report called "Advancing Oral Health in America" faults the US government for inconsistent efforts to address oral health. "For decades, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has shown a fluctuating commitment to making oral health a national priority," the report says. "Today, oral diseases remain prevalent across the country, especially in vulnerable and underserved populations." The report divided its findings into the following recommendations:

•A new oral health leader for an oral health initiative;
•More evidence-based preventive services;
•More public education about oral health, especially preventing disease;
•More training for oral health professionals, especially about cultural issues;
•Research into compensation for oral healthcare through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program;
•Better sharing of data about oral healthcare among agencies; and
•Annual reporting on the progress of the new oral health initiative by HHS agency heads.

Click here to read the report online for free.

Thursday 19 May 2011

New books received this week

The scientific basis of oral health education / R.S. Levine. 6th ed. London : British Dental Association, 2009.

This book is an essential document for all those involved in providing oral health education to the public. In response to high demand, the editors and authors have taken the opportunity to fully revise, update and improve the text and figures. an important reference tool for dental hygienists, dental nurses, and dental therapists.







Essentials of orthognathic surgery / Johan P. Reyneke. 2nd ed. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone, c2012.

Text presents the art and science of orthognathic surgery for patients with dentofacial deformities. Includes principles of the clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and surgical procedures. Emphasizes the visual treatment objectives for each deformity. High-quality color illustrations.







Lasers in dentistry / S. Parker. London : British Dental Association, 2007.

This book is a compilation of the successful series of articles in the British Dental Journal and provides a valuable addition to the popular Clinical Guide series.

Monday 16 May 2011

Special care dentistry website

Browse Dr Peter Lloyd King's special needs in dentistry website, look up recent dental care articles published by Dr King and find out about useful oral health resources for children, the aged and for people with disabilities.

Thursday 12 May 2011

New books received this week

Dental instruments: a pocket guide / Linda R. Bartolomucci Boyd. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Saunders, c2012.

Confidently recognize and manage more than 300 dental instruments with this portable, visually detailed resource. The 4th edition pairs thorough descriptions with high-quality photographs and illustrations in a convenient, pocket-sized format to help you quickly and accurately identify dental tools.



Principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery / U.J. Moore (ed).6th ed. Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

A good introductory text for students of dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. It covers each of the basic tenets of the specialty, from patient management to anxiety and pain control, to implant dentistry and maxillofacial trauma. The sixth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in the field.






Dental radiography: principles and techniques. / Joen M. Iannucci. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier Saunders, c2012.

This combination of a textbook and a training manual guides you step-by-step through common procedures, with accompanying illustrations, case studies, and interactive exercises to help you apply what you've learned to practice. New chapter on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) familiarizes you with emerging practices in dental radiography.

Monday 9 May 2011

Free Dental X-rays webinar on 18 May

Risky Business: Dental X-rays: Are they Safe? Are they Necessary? is a free webinar which "identifies types of x-ray exams, and their risk in compared to daily common activities we take every day". Dr. Dale A. Miles, Adjunct Professor from the University of Texas "will also present the newest technology to reduce dental x-ray dose simply and effectively. The talk is fun, informative and designed to explain in understandable terms the REAL x-ray risks". Free registration is requred. (Source: Interactive Diagnostic Imaging, accessed on 07/05/2011)

Thursday 5 May 2011

New books received this week

Illustrated dental embryology, histology, and anatomy/ Mary Bath-Balogh. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier Saunders, c2011.

Featuring detailed illustrations and full-color photographs, this textbook provides a complete look at dental anatomy, combined with dental embryology and histology and a review of dental structures. Color photomicrographs make it easy to discern microscopic structures.






Oral health therapy programs in Australia and New Zealand: emergence and development / A.K.L. Tsang (ed). Varsity Lakes, Qld. : Knowledge Books and Software, 2010.

This book explores the history and development of dental hygiene, dental therapy and oral health therapy in Australia and New Zealand. It includes curriculum design, educational philosophy and SWOT analysis from individual programs across twelve institutions.






Rang & Dale's pharmacology / Humphrey P. Rang. 7th ed. Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone, c2012.

Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology provides you with all the knowledge you need to get through your pharmacology course and beyond. The authors present 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.

Monday 2 May 2011

Learning Centre May program

The Learning Centre helps students develop the generic learning and communication skills that are necessary for university study and beyond. Their free workshops are open to all enrolled University of Sydney students and include exam preparation, presentation and communication skills, academic reading and writing skills and so on.

Registrations start on Monday, 2 May 2011 and you must register online. For details of workshops available in May and to register please go to the Learning Centre website.