Tuesday, 20 September 2016

New Books - October 2016

eBooks


Wiley-Blackwell, 2016 

'Salivary Gland Pathology: Diagnosis and Management, Second Edition, updates the landmark text in this important discipline within oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology/head and neck surgery, and general surgery. Written by well-established clinicians, educators, and researchers in oral and maxillofacial surgery, this book brings together information on the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of salivary gland pathology. Clear and comprehensive, Salivary Gland Pathology: Diagnosis and Management offers complete explanation of all points, supported by a wealth of clinical and surgical illustrations to allow the reader to gain insight into every facet of each pathologic entity and its diagnosis and treatment.' Taken from publisher description.




Contemporary fixed prosthodontics, 5th ed. / by Rosenstiel et al.

Mosby-Elsevier, 2016

'The fifth edition now includes cone-beam technology for diagnostic purposes and implant placement. Impression making was expanded with a section on optical imaging, and solid casts are contrasted with their virtual counterparts. Wax pattern fabrication is still presented in the classical manner but is augmented with specific information on computer-aided design followed by either printing or milling. Similarly, the section on the fabrication of metal ceramic substructures and all-ceramic restorations was revised to include the new CAD/CAM techniques.' From Preface, p.vi


Early childhood oral health, 2nd ed. / by J.H. Berg et al.
Wiley-Blackwell, 2016

'This book represents the second edition of the first published textbook on the topic of the name it carries— Early Childhood Oral Health. This topic has caught the attention of a large host of stakeholders, as evidence of its importance to those who encounter the youngest members of our society. We hope that after reading this book, you will agree there is nothing more important in dentistry than early intervention, with the connected comprehensive prevention and management of the prevalent early childhood caries. We have the tools available to us to prevent most dental caries in children at a very early age, yet we have seen an increase in dental caries in pre‐ schoolers in recent years.' From Introduction, p. 1




Books


Wiley-Blackwell, 2017.

'[This book] offers an indispensible step-by-step guide to the dental foundation training application process. Including example situational judgement tests and scenario questions, this practical guide enables students to navigate the interview and recruitment process with confidence. Written in a succinct and user-friendly style, topics covered include ethics, professionalism, patient communication and clinical management'. From back cover




Pearson, 2017.

'The guiding principles that served as the impetus for the first three editions of Dental public health and research remain consistent with an added emphasis on the dental hygienist's understanding of research principles. The twenty-first century mandates a change in the practice and understanding of dental public health concepts. The dental hygiene practitioners who will be practicing in this century need information on how to effectively practice and conduct dental hygiene research in dental public health setting. The fourth edition expands on public health science from its inception and further explains the essence of dental public health.' From preface, pp. xiii.


Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry / by S. J. Stefanac and S. P. Nesbit
Elsevier, 2017
Also available online 'The third edition of this text is a significant expansion from the prior two editions. Now titled Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Dentistry , we have added two new chapters Common Diagnoses in Dentistry and Interprofessional Treatment Planning . The first pertains to diagnosis, the bedrock from which all treatment decisions are made. The focus of this chapter is the range of patient diagnoses commonly encountered in dental practice. Second, because dentists are partners with other health professionals, we anticipate that dental treatment will increasingly be delivered in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting where patients and providers will both benefit from a team approach to oral and general healthcare delivery.' From Preface, viii.



Scully’s handbook of medicalproblems in dentistry / by C. Scully

Elsevier, 2016.

'Prepared by an author of international renown, Scully's Handbook of Medical Problems in Dentistry offers a wealth of information in a handy easy-to-carry format. Containing over 250 colour photographs, artworks, and tables, many of which have never been published before, this useful guide covers the main conditions seen in clinical practice together with their relevance to oral health care.' From back cover









Essentials of dental caries, 4thedition / by E. Kidd and O. Fejerskov

Oxford, 2016.

'Dental caries (tooth decay) is one of the most highly prevalent diseases around the world affecting a significant proportion of the population. Dental caries may take place on a any tooth surface in the oral cavity where dental plaque is allowed to develop over a period of time. Understanding its causes and progression allows the dental team to help the patient control and manage it so that patients can maintain health teeth for life. The fourth edition of this book provides readers with an up-to-date, clinically relevant guide to dental caries. Written with accessible style, the authors explain the biological and socioeconomic background of lesion development and progress.' From back cover





Nanobiomaterials in Dentistry: Applications of Nanobiomaterials / by A. M. Grumezescu
Elsevier, 2016

'Nanobiomaterials in Dentistry offers an up-to-date overview of the use of nanomaterials in dentistry, including current applications, findings from the latest research, and future possibilities. Drawing from the expertise of leading researchers from across the world, the book presents modern nanotechnology used in the production of dental materials and examines composite resins and adhesives, (bio)cements, and dental liners, which are modified with nanoparticles for enhanced mechanical, antibacterial, and remineralizing properties.' From publisher description.



Vertical Alveolar Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry: A Surgical Manual / by L. Tolstunov
Wiley Blackwell, 2016


'Vertical Alveolar Ridge Augmentation in Implant Dentistry: A Surgical Manual presents the main methods of vertical ridge augmentation in a clinically focused surgical manual. After an introductory section on the alveolar ridge and requirements for dental implants, sections are devoted to each procedure: guided bone regeneration, sinus lift, distraction osteogenesis, block grafting, and free bone flaps.' From publisher description.





Dental Public Health at a Glance / by I. G. Chestnutt 
Wiley Blackwell, 2016



Dental Public Health at a Glance / by I. G. Chestnutt 
Wiley Blackwell, 2016



'Dental Public Health at a Glance presents a richly-illustrated introduction to dental and oral health issues in communities and populations. Offering comprehensive coverage of this increasingly important field, each topic is presented in an easy-to-comprehend two-page spread with essential facts clearly summarized and accompanied by tables, illustrations, and diagrams.' From publisher description. 


Implant Prosthodontics: A Patient-Oriented Strategy / by S. Wolfart et al
Quintessence Publishing, 2016

'Illustrated with well over 2000 figures and numerous flowcharts, this book presents a coherent, evidence-based concept of prosthesis-oriented implant placement and individual esthetic prosthodontic restoration, conceptualized in detail from the first stages of planning to the aftercare period. The key interfaces between implantologist and prosthodontist, prosthodontist and dental technician, and also between the patient and the treatment team, are explained in detail.' From publisher description.



Jaypee, the Health Sciences Publisher, 2015.

'This informative book provides information on conventional and newer crowns as well as advanced techniques. It covers illustrations, principles and colorful images for better understanding. The book helps the reader to improve their current concepts and to upgrade their knowledge and techniques for crown placement and to solve the clinical problems.' From Foreword, pp. vii.



Quintessence Publishing, 2014.

'Dental implants are used routinely throughout the world to replace missing teeth. With the broadening of treatment options and an increasing number of clinicians who provide implant therapy, it is important to ensure that the treatment methods used meet the highest clinical standards.' From publisher description.






Oral and maxillofacial trauma, 4thed. / by R.J. Fonseca et al.


Elsevier, 2013
Also available online 'Describing the diagnosis and management of maxillofacial and associated traumatic injuries step by step, 'Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma' takes you beyond the surgical management of head and neck trauma to cover the general management of traumatic injuries, systemic evaluation of the trauma patient, and special considerations associated with maxillofacial trauma patient care. New to this edition are over 700 full-color illustrations showing details of traumatic injuries and their treatment.' From publisher description.



Quintessenza Edizioni, 2013

'Mucogingival esthetic surgery is dedicated to the treatment of mucogingival esthetic alterations. These may be caused by gingival recession, often in association with non carious cervical lesions and/or root caries or, on the contrary, by altered passive eruption. Objectives of mucogingival esthetic surgery are also to augment gingival thickness and height around prostheses or implants and soft tissue augmentation procedures in edentulous ridges. Techniques for edentulous ridge augmentation are addresses in the second volume. This volume describes and illustrates mucogingival surgical techniques as applied to natural teeth or implants with the chief aim of satisfying the patient's esthetic requirements.' From publisher description.



2 comments:

Jorge said...

Good blog, it´s always important to know a bit of the Dentist proffession for interested people on studying it or simply curious.

Unknown said...

we believe in providing gentle treatments using modern technology and painless procedures.

Thank you so much for the resources.