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New Books - March 2012

Books

Basic and clinical pharmacology, 12th ed. / by Bertram G. Katsung, Susan B. Masters and Anthony J. Trevor
McGraw-Hill, c2012.

"Organized to reflect the syllabi in many pharmacology courses and in integrated curricula, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 12e covers the important concepts students need to know about the science of pharmacology and its application to clinical practice. Selection of the subject matter and order of its presentation are based on the authors' many years experience in teaching this material to thousands of medical. pharmacy, dental, podiatry, nursing, and other health science students." Taken from back of book.

Orthodontics : current principles and techniques, 5th ed / by Lee W. Graber, Robert L. Vanarsdall Jr and Katherine W. L. Vig
Elsevier-Mosby.
2nd copy of the 5th edition!

The toothpick; technology and culture / by Henry Petroski

Random House Canada, c2007.

"Like The Pencil, Henry Pertoski's The toothpick is a celebration of a humble yet elegant device. As old as mankind and as universal as eating, this useful and ubiquitous tool finally gets its due in this wide-ranging andn compulsively readable book." Taken from book sleave.

Basic guide to dental instruments 2nd edition / by Carmen Scheller-Sheridan.
Wiley-Blackwell, c2011

"Basic Guide to Dental Instruments provides a working inventory of dental instruments in common use in dental surgeries. A clear photograph of each instrument is included, and described according to name, usage, any relevant features and varieties. Each section is dedicated to a specific discipline or division of dentistry. Complete set-ups have been included at the end of most sections for various procedures. The cover reflects instrumentation and accessory items used in general dentistry practice, routine hospital procedures and selected specialist settings." Taken from back cover.

Abstracts and the writing of abstracts / John M. Swales and Christine B. Feak.
University of Michigan, c2009.

"Today's research world demands a variety of different abstracts to serve different purposes. As a result, writing abstracts can be a difficult task for graduate and international students, researchers, and even practiced authors.Abstracts and the Writing of Abstractsis designed to demystify the construction of this essential writing form and to equip scholars with the skills to summarize their work in clear and compelling ways. This volume represents a revision and expansion of the material on writing abstracts that appeared inEnglish in Today's Research World. TheAbstractsvolume focuses on abstracts for research articles before addressing abstracts for short communications, conferences, and PhD dissertations. It also covers keywords, titles, and author names. Wherever appropriate within the text, Language Focus sections discuss options and provide tips for meeting specific linguistic challenges posed by the writing of different types of abstracts." Taken from back cover.

Telling a research story and writing a literature reviews / John M. Swales & Christine B. Feak
University of Michigan, c2009.

" Telling a Research Story: Writing a Literature Review is concerned with the writing of a literature review and is not designed to address any of the preliminary processes leading up to the actual writing of the literature review. This volume represents a revision and expansion of the material on writing literature reviews that appeared in English in Today's Research World. This volume progresses from general to specific issues in the writing of literature reviews. It opens with some orientations that raise awareness of the issues that surround the telling of a research story. Issues of structure and matters of language, style, and rhetoric are then discussed. Sections on metadiscourse, citation, and paraphrasing and summarizing are included." Taken from back cover.

Successful local anesthesia for restorative dentistry and endodontics / by Al Reader John Nusstein and Melissa Drum
Quintessence Publishing Co. Inc., c2011.

"Fear of pain is the number one reason people give for not making regular visits to the dentist. At the same time, a majority of dentists report experiencing anesthesia-related problems during restorative dental procedures. If dentists are able to administer successful local anesthesia, patient compliance and satisfaction is likely to improve.” Taken from inside cover sleave.

The scientific basis of oral health and education, 6th ed. / by R.S. Levine and C.R. Stillman-Lowe
British Dental Journal, c2009.

"The Scientific Basis of Oral Health Education is an essential document for all those involved in providing oral health education to the public.
The book provides a sound basis for giving information and advice for the public on the main aspects of oral health, and presentas four key messages, which are based on a consensus of expert opinions.” Taken from back cover.

Foundations of periodontics for the dental hygienist 3rd edition / by Jill S. Nield-Gehrig and Donald E. Willmann.
Wolters Kluwer Health ǀ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, c 2011.

"This comprehensive new text provides a refreshing approach for both students and instructors of periodontology. Presented in an efficient, straightforward tone, this evidence-based approach to periodontal care emphasizes the use of research as the foundation for clinical decision making. Highlights Include: An outline format that presents difficult concepts in a user-friendly manner Chapter outlines, tables, boxes, flow charts, and key terms that complement teaching and promote efficient learning.” Taken from University of Toronto catalogue.

Head and Neck Imaging Volume 1 / by Peter M. Som and Hugh D. Curtin.
Mosby, c2011.

"Effectively diagnose any head and neck disorder using the latest imaging approaches!

Here is the encyclopedia and authorative guideance you need to diagnose the most challenging head and neck diorders using today's most accurate tehcniques. New state-of-the-art imaging examples throughout help you recognize the imaging presentation of the full range of head and neck disorders using PET, CT, MRI and ultrasound.” Taken from back cover.

Head and Neck Imaging Volume 2 / by Peter M. Som and Hugh D. Curtin.
Mosby, c2011.

"Effectively diagnose any head and neck disorder using the latest imaging approaches!

Here is the encyclopedia and authorative guideance you need to diagnose the most challenging head and neck diorders using today's most accurate tehcniques. New state-of-the-art imaging examples throughout help you recognize the imaging presentation of the full range of head and neck disorders using PET, CT, MRI and ultrasound.” Taken from back cover.

First Aid Q and A for the NBDE Part II / by Jason E. Portnof, Timothy Leung, and Melvyn S. Yeoh.
McCraw Hills, c 2010

"600+ NBDE PartII-style questions and answers.
Detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answer choices.
Includes input from dental students who aced the exam.
High-yield images, diagrams and tables.
Organization matches First Aid for the NBDE Part II to facilitate chapter-by-chapter review during exam preperation and coursework.
Cover all topic-areas found on the exam, including Pediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Radiology and Pathology.”
Taken from back cover.

Clinical Dentistry / by Scardina G. Alessandro editor.
Nova Science Publishers, c2010
Dental Science, Materials and Technology series

“This book presents comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments, and innovative ideas in all fields of clinical dentistry. Topics discussed herein include indirect composite restoration in the posterior region; fissure sealings with resin modified glass-ionomer cement; craniofacial anthropometry; oral cavity over-infection during non-surgical cancer therapies; numb chin syndrome; and the growing need for collaboration between dentistry and medicine.” Taken from University of Toronto catalouge.


Perspectives on Clinical Dentistry / by Scardina G. Alessandro editor.
Nova Science Publishers, c2010
Dental Science, Materials and Technology series

“This book presents comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments, and innovative ideas in all fields of clinical dentistry. Topics discussed herein include ceramics in dentistry; pit and fissure sealants; multiple mucocele of the lower lip; residual periodontal pockets; phenobarbitone induced gingival overgrowth; oral cancer awareness amount patients; and the effects of home bleaching agents.” Taken from University of Toronto catalogue.


Dental school interview guide / by Matthew Brutsché

GreenBelt Publishing, c2010

"The dental school interview guide offers proven tips and tricks, secret techniques and untold strategies for dental school interview preparation. This guide will not simply tell you how to dress professionally during dental school interviews, but equip you with the best methods formulated to effectively distinguish yourself from your competitors" Taken from back cover

New Books - February 2012

Books


Fundamentals of orthognathic surgery, second edition / by Malcolm Harris and Nigel Hunt, editors.
Imperial College Press, 2008.

"This is a unique and comprehensive, but concise illustrated operative manaul for surgical and orthodontic consultants and trainees as well as for theatre and ward staff." Taken from back cover

Finding what works in health care : standards for systematic reviews / by Jill Eden, Laura Levit, Alfred Berg, and Sally Morton, editors.
The National Academies Press, c2011.

"Knowing what works in health care is of highest importance for patients, healthcare providers, and other decision makers. At the request of the U.S. Congress, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) undertook this study to develop a set of standards for conducting systematic reviews of comparative effectiveness research." Taken from Foreword

Periodontology at a glance / by Valerie Clerehugh, Aradhna Tugnait, and Robert Genco.
Wiley-Blackwell, c2009.

Periodontology at a Glance "provides readers with an easy-to-use tool to assimilate the key information about periodontics by illustrating each topic with a double-page spread that encapsulates essential knowledge. Clear diagrams and clinical pictures are accpmpanied by succinct text, providing a highly visual format to facilitate ease of learning." Taken from back cover

Fixed prosthodontics: principles and clinics / by H. W. Anselm Wiskott.
Quintessence Publishing, c2011.

"This book was written for dental students. It is indented to guide the prospective practitioner towards a scholarly approach to clinical problems. As such, it deals with the principal concepts and clinical steps of fixed prosthodontics." Taken from Foreward

Lingual & esthetic orthodontics / by Rafi Romano, editor.
Quintessence Publishing, c2011.

"Thirty-four of the best clinicians from around the world, who practice lingual orthodontics on a daily basis, have contributed their experiential knowledge in the most objective, noncommercial manner. The book does not aim to direct the orthodontist toward a specific treatment modality, but rather to review innovations in the technique and to serve as a reference source, which to date has unfortunately been lacking for the lingual clinician." Taken from Introduction

Orthodontic miniscrew implants : clinical applications / by Cheol-Ho Paik, In-Kwon Park, Youngjoo Judie Woo, and Tae-Woo Kim.
Elsevier/Mosby, c2009.

"This book brings together the knowledge and experience of leading experts from Korea and focuses on the clinical applications of miniscrew implants providing an easy step-by-step guide to their use. Highly practical in approach, the book demonstrates how miniscrew implants can be used to simplify many orthodontic treatments and to successfully solve more complex cases that have traditionally presented a major challenge." Taken from back cover

Also available as an electronic resource!

Reinforced periodontal instrumentation and ergonomics for the dental care provider / by Diane Millar.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2008.

"In practice, it is important to implement proper instrumentation techniques to avoid repetitive stress injuries. By practicing the techniques demonstrated in this easy-to-follow, clinic-friendly flip chart book, you can ensure a long, healthy career!" Taken from back cover

Surgical complications in oral implantology : etiology, prevention, and management / by Louie Al-Faraje.
Quintessence Publishing, c2011.

"This book is designed as a self-instruction guide to the diagnosis and management of surgery-related complications and to the development of a protocol that allows for the early detection of potential surgical complications and how to avoid them. It is a well-documented fact that early detection of complications that are amenable to rescue therapies may reverse the fate of a failing implant or bone grafting procedure." Taken from Preface

Challenging nature : wax-up techniques in aesthetics and functional occlusion / by Paulo Kano.
Quintessence Publishing, c2011.

"Written for students as well as experienced clinicians, this landmark book will change the way that technicians wax up teeth. This book guides readers, step-by-step, through the author's revolutionary wax-up technique to recreate the complex morphology of premolar and molar teeth. Lavishly illustrated throughout, each chapter builds technical knowledge with chapters on nomenclature, morphology, wax handling and application, functional wax-up sequences for maxillary and mandibular dentition, and adhesive cementation and culminates in a series of impressive clinical cases." Taken from back cover

Theses

Study of peri-operative complications in persons with disabilities undergoing dental treatment under general anesthesia at the Mount Sinai Hospital / by Vandna Sharma
Thesis (M.Sc.)—University of Toronto, c2011.

A retrospective study of root canal therapy in non-vital primary molars / by Karen M. Stallaert
Thesis (M.Sc.)—University of Toronto, c2011.

The mechanical effects of flaming nickel-titanium orthodontic archwires / by David Matthew MacLeod
Thesis (M.Sc.)—University of Toronto, c2011.

The effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on bone distant from sites of surgery / by Mohammed Yousef Mohammed Alghamdi
Thesis (M.Sc.)—University of Toronto, c2011.