Wednesday 1 August 2018

New Books - August 2018

Books


Penguin Random House, 2018

[This book provides]:
  • Step-by-step problem-solving guides for the toughest question types
  • In-depth coverage of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, perceptual ability, reading comprehension, and math
  • Drills and complete explanations to show you exactly what to expect on the Dental Admission Test. From back cover

McGraw Hill Education, 2017 

[This book] delivers the essential information students and practitioners need to quickly and confidently make drug therapy decisions for more than 140 of the diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in a clinical setting. Featuring a convenient alphabetized presentation, this handy guide utilizes text, tables, figures, and treatment algorithms to make important drug data readily accessible and easily understood. From back cover





[This book is] your complete guide to all aspects of operative dentistry. Get a better grasp of operative dentistry from the most complete text on the market. Using a heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach, [this book] helps you master the fundamentals and procedures of preventive and restorative dentistry and learn to make informed decisions to solve patient needs. From back cover



[This book] is a cutting edge textbook specifically designed to support the needs of early years undergraduate dental students. Written by leaders in dental education and active oral and dental researchers involved in dental assessment, the text explains the basic science that underpins the dental curriculum in undergraduate dental courses worldwide. Specifically related to dentistry and future clinical practice, chapters cover all of the introductory subjects that students need to know - biomolecules, cell biology, tissues of the body, cardiovascular, circulatory and pulmonary systems, the nervous system, immunology, oral microbiology, pathology, head and neck anatomy, tooth development, craniofacial development, saliva, and dental materials. From back cover



[This book] comprehensively explains the core procedures in dentistry, how to do them and the rationale that underpins them. Full of useful and easy-to-access information, it acts as a compendium of practical procedures in primary dental care, supporting students and dental practitioners in their daily professional and academic lives. This manual is a complete, practical guide to the delivery of effective, state of the art oral healthcare - the 'what, when, and how' of clinical practice. From back cover



[This book] is widely considered the most comprehensive book in our field. [This book has been updated to include] new concepts such as web-based communication with the laboratory, indirect composite chairside CAD/CAM restorations, an update on ceramic systems and new esthetic zirconia, a comparison of digital impression systems with conventional techniques, the resin composite injection technique, a comparison of traditional "extension for prevention" preparation designs with current adhesive designs, and impressive microscopic images from Lucas Zago Naves. Preface, viii



Oxford University Press, 2018

[This book] has been designed to reflect problem-based teaching scenarios, featuring separate sections detailing the relevant clinical application and putting science into context. Formerly known as the Oxford Handbook of Applied Dental Sciences, this second edition has been completely rewritten by a brand new author team. This handbook is ideal for dental students, dental trainees studying for higher qualifications, and practitioners as a useful aide memoir. From back cover




Georgetown University Press, 2018

For nearly twenty years, Dental Ethics at Chairside has served as an invaluable resource for tens of thousands of dentists and dental students, and this third edition of the gold standard in the field is thoroughly revised and updated. In addition to exploring ongoing and critical issues such as the patient-professional relationship, patients with comprised capacity, confidentiality, justice and the inadequacies of society's healthcare systems, and dentistry as a business, the third edition address emerging ethical issues related to conflicts of interest, dental professionalism, advertising and social media, the serious indebtedness of graduating dental students, bad outcomes and bad work, the explosion of aesthetic dentistry, acquiring new skills and technology, the impact of the market on the professional-patient relationship, and many others. From back cover




Elsevier, 2019

[This book] explains how teaching proper nutrition can improve oral and systemic health. Case studies and clear, full-colour photos and illustrations provide a basis for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. In addition, a solid foundation in nutrition prepares you for the subject's increased emphasis on the board examination. Written by an interdisciplinary author team with expertise in nutrition and dental hygiene, this book was the first nutritional guide designed specifically for dental hygienists! From back cover



Wolters Kluwer, 2019

[This book] is a comprehensive study of the general concepts of pathophysiology as they relate to systemic and oral conditions. The material is organized to provide students and practicing clinicians with the information they need in an easy format. Preface, vii





Elsevier, 2018

[This book] provides a readable, well-illustrated, and concise overview of the principles of human pathology that is ideal for today's busy students. This thoroughly revised edition continues with a strong emphasis on pathogenesis and the clinical features of disease, adding new artwork and more schematic diagrams to further aid in summarizing key pathologic processes and expand the already impressive illustration program. From back cover




Oxford University Press, 2018

This new edition of Paediatric Dentistry is a trustworthy guide to the essentials of paediatric dentistry for both students and practitioners. Written in a user-friendly style, this textbook contains 18 fully up-to-date and comprehensive chapters. All content has been carefully structured to ensure that the reader is provided with both key theoretical and practical information on paediatric dental care. Chapter content ranges from dental trauma and child safeguarding to prevention and restorative treatments, in addition to new content on the topical areas of oral surgery and paediatric oral medicine. From back cover




Wiley Blackwell, 2018

Drawing on the success of Clinical Sedation in Dentistry, this new edition covers all aspects of conscious sedation in dentistry. Written by experienced educators and internationally renowned researchers in this field, [this book] has been fully updated to include new national guidelines and equipment recommendations, and a companion website featuring self-assessment questions. Clear, concise, and reader-friendly throughout, chapters cover anxiety management, applied anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, pharmacology of sedation agents, oral and intranasal sedation, inhalation sedation, intravenous sedation, complications and emergencies, sedation and special care dentistry, and medico-legal and ethical considerations. From back cover




Quintessence Publishing, 2018

This book serves as an easy-to-use guide to help dentists of all specialties provide safe, effective care for their patients during pregnancy. The book is broken down into chapters on general treatment guidelines, pregnancy-related conditions in each organ system that may impact care, and the safety of the use of common dental drugs, including anesthetics, during pregnancy. With over 50 quick-reference charts and tables and a trimester, this book is a must-have for any dental office. From front cover