New Books - October 2022

New Books

Transforming dentistry: the rise and near demise of dentistry at Western University / by D. Kenny and S. McKellar

University of Toronto Press, 2022

RK98 .U55 K46 2022

"The history of the dental program at Western University is a spirited and gritty story of grand visions, strong personalities, and contentious leadership. Focusing on the years from 1965 to 2015, Transforming Dentistry highlights Western University’s ambitious plans to create and situate a dental program within a health sciences complex; the practical challenges involved in implementing a curriculum and populating a new school; the influence of key dental faculty, community dentists, and students in shaping the program; and the school’s near closure during the 1990s. David J. Kenny and Shelley McKellar detail how and why the training of dentists was transformed by science, technology, and individual educators. The book focuses on the unique aspects of Western’s dental program and situates it in comparison with Canada’s other nine dental programs. Today, the strong reputation of Western’s dental school is a direct result of the ambitious visions, professional commitment, and steadfast leadership employed by London dentists and university educators over more than five decades." From the publisher.

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8th ed / by Stanley F. Malamed, Daniel L. Orr, Timothy M. Orr

Elsevier 2023

RC86.8 .M34 2023Y

"Be prepared to prevent, recognize, and manage life-threatening medical emergencies! Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, 8th Edition helps you learn the skills needed to manage health issues in the dental office or clinic. The text describes how to recognize and manage medical emergencies promptly and proactively and details the resources that must be on hand to effectively deal with these situations. Written by noted dentistry educator Dr. Stanley Malamed, this expert text includes the latest guidelines for drug-related emergencies, cardiac arrest, and more." From the publisher's website.

MFDS Part 2: 60 OSCE Stations / by Johno Breeze, Eiling Wu

JP Medical Publishers, 2021

RK57 .B74 2021Y

"This book is a practical revision guide for postgraduates preparing for the OSCE element of the MFDS (Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery) examination.

Presented with 60 OSCE stations, students are encouraged to apply the theory and knowledge they have acquired in simulated patient encounters in the setting of a clinical examination.

Each station opens with a summary of relevant clinical information, followed by a practice OSCE and examiner mark sheet.

Candidates are guided through questions they are likely to encounter, with explanations of the most appropriate answers and direction towards key research papers and further reading to enhance their knowledge.

The book gives practical advice on how to approach revision and useful tips to improve exam technique, helping students maximise the chances of success." From the publisher's website.

 

Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist with General Pathology Introductions, 8th ed / by Olga A. C. Ibsen, Scott M. Peters

Elsevier 2023

RK307 .I27 2023Y

"Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist: With General Pathology Introductions, 8th Edition offers the most trusted general and oral pathology information that’s tailored to the specific role and responsibilities of the dental hygienist, while reflecting the content on the national board exam. Authors Ibsen and Peters incorporate the ideal mix of clinical photographs, radiographs, and focused discussions to help you learn how to successfully identify, understand, evaluate, and document disease formations at the skeletal and cellular levels." From the publisher's website.

Prosthodontics at a Glance, 2nd ed / by Irfan Ahmad

Wiley 2022

RK651 .A36 2022Y

"Prosthodontics at a Glance is the must-have companion for all dentistry students and practitioners interested in oral rehabilitation with artificial prostheses. Brief userfriendly chapters allow for rapid reference to all major sub-topics of prosthodontic dentistry, including treatment planning, decision making, periodontal and endodontic considerations, posts and cores, tooth preparation, dental implants, occlusion procedures, dental restorations, aesthetics, and more.

The second edition incorporates the latest techniques and scientific advances in prosthodontics, featuring 25 brand-new chapters on topics such as digital dentistry, bioactive materials, artificial intelligence, tissue engineering, stem cells, ethical considerations in elective dental procedures, dental laser technology, and the use of CAD/CAM applications in the clinic and dental laboratory. Written by a knowledgeable clinician, Prosthodontics at a Glance 2nd Edition:

• Contains extensively updated and expanded material throughout
• Covers the spectrum of prosthodontic treatments, including intra- and extra-coronal restorations, and removable prostheses
• Features new coverage of 3D printing, intra-oral scanners, digital workflows and diagnoses, smile design, shade assessment, and facial enhancement using dermal fillersIncludes full colour diagrams and clinical photographs

Prosthodontics at a Glance 2nd Edition is an invaluable resource for dental students preparing for examinations, as well as for working dental care professionals looking for an easy-to-use reference guide." From the publisher's website.

The Overlooked Individual: Susceptibility to Dental Caries, Erosive Tooth Wear and Amelogenesis / by Alexandre Rezende Vieira

Karger 2022

RK331 .V55 2022Y

"Individual susceptibility to disease (i.e., one's own genetic background) is one of the three main components classically described in the etiology of dental caries. Hence, genes influence susceptibility to erosive tooth wear, dental development, and response to treatments and interventions. This publication is an up-to-date overview of individual susceptibility to dental caries, erosive tooth wear, and disturbances of dental development from different clinically relevant perspectives. One of the most recognized scientists in this field reports on recent research relating to human genetics - from general summaries to recommendations for daily clinical work and population-level interventions. This book covers all aspects of individual susceptibility to dental caries and erosive tooth wear. Several chapters deal with potential biological mechanisms, with additional ones providing a strong foundation in human genetics, and other chapters touch on efficacy of therapies and alternative concepts. This book is particularly recommended to dental medicine students, practitioners, other oral healthcare professionals, and scientists with an interest in translational research on dental caries and erosive tooth wear." From Google Books.

Radiography and Radiology for Dental Care Professionals, 4th ed / by Eric Whaites, Nicholas Drage

Elsevier 2021

RK309 .W45 2021Y

"A new edition of a classic text that presents all of the information a dental care professional needs to know and understand to safely capture high-quality clinical images. 

Written in an easy-to-read, accessible manner and now with a new colour design to aid learning, each page has been carefully designed to ensure clarity of understanding to enable confidence and safety in the clinical setting and for exam success. Radiography, radiation protection and the interpretation of dental diseases are addressed and accompanied by a range of online self-assessment exercises.

Suitable for all dental care professionals, this book has become essential reading for all those preparing to undertake examinations in dental radiography and who intend to undertake clinical imaging as part of their day-to-day practice." From the back of the book.

 

 

Oxford Handbook of Head and Neck Anatomy / by Daniel van Gijn, Jonathan Dunne; edited by Susan Standring, Simon Eccles

Oxford 2022

QM535 .G55 2022Y

"The Oxford Handbook of Head and Neck Anatomy offers a succinct yet comprehensive quick reference guide with over 400 schematic colour and grey-scale illustrations. It tackles the notoriously difficult three-dimensional anatomy of the head and neck and provides essential clinico-anatomical correlates, etymology and background insight to help the reader easily remember complex features. Written and illustrated throughout with an awareness of the difficulties faced in linking the anatomy on the page with real cases seen in day-to-day clinical practice, this handbook is an essential resource for trainees and students at all levels." From the publisher's website.

 

 

Head, Neck & Dental Anatomy, 5th ed / by Marjorie J. Short, Debora Levin-Goldstein

Cengage 2022

QM535 .S48 2022Y

 

"Providing the most up-to-date coverage available, Short/Levin-Goldstein's Head, Neck & Dental Anatomy, 5th Edition, combines engaging yet concise instructional content with full-color figures and photos that illuminate anatomical details of the mouth and teeth -- giving you a go-to resource as you learn and, ultimately, build your career. More reader friendly than ever, it includes photos of actual teeth, and the most important features of each tooth are detailed in brief charts that make excellent study guides. The new edition also includes worksheets with additional multiple choice and labeling questions to help you prepare for the CDA exam." From Google Play Books.

Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 3rd ed / by Demetra Daskalos Logothetis

Elsevier 2022

RK510 .L64 2022Y

"Learn the safe use of local anesthesia with the only book written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 3rd Edition provides a complete guide to pharmacology and anesthetic techniques, helping you learn procedures before you work with actual patients. Detailed drawings show dental anatomy and full-color photos illustrate specific injection techniques; case studies let you apply your knowledge to clinical practice. The Evolve website includes procedure videos and prepares you for success on board exams with practice questions and a mock licensure exam. Writing in a warm, humanistic style, dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis will allay any fears you may have in working with local and topical anesthetics." From the publisher's website.

New eBooks 

 

Bone Tissue Engineering: Bench to Bedside Using 3D Printing / edited by Fernando P.S. Guastaldi, Bhushan Mahadikby 

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022 

"This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art research as well as current challenges and strategies to reconstruct large bone defects employing 3D printing technology. Various topics covered include different 3D printing technologies that can be applied for bioengineering bone, the aspects of basic bone biology critical for clinical translation, tissue engineering platforms to investigate the bone niche microenvironment, the pathway to clinical translation, and regulatory hurdles.

Bone Tissue Engineering: State-of-the-Art in 3D Printing is an ideal book for students and researchers interested in learning more about the latest advances in employing different 3D printing technologies for bone tissue engineering." From the publisher's website.

 

 

Atlas of Extreme Facial Cancer: Challenges and Solutions / edited by Ian Burton, Michael F. Klaassen
Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book shares an expert experience in managing difficult facial skin cancer and presents rare cases from the authors's own practice.

The content follows an anatomical approach based on the complex and often staged reconstruction of extreme facial skin cancer. Written in a clear and logical format, it is intended as a guideline atlas and surgical handbook, defining the principles of CLEAR (Complete Local Excision of the cancer + Aesthetic Reconstruction) and DRAPE (Delayed Reconstruction After Pathological Examination) for reconstructing the face. The book incorporates a wealth of multi-disciplinary knowledge from surgeons, anaesthetists, research scientists, speech/swallowing therapists, pathologists, radiologists and prosthetic rehabilitation specialists. 

The surgical techniques presented here require a high degree of expertise. Accordingly, the book will be of interest to professionals in the fields of Plastic and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as Dermatology." From the publisher's website.

 

 

Polysaccharide Nanoparticles: Preparation and Biomedical Applications / edited by Jayachandran Venkatesan, Se-Kwon Kim, Sukumaran Anil, Rekha P. D

2022 Elsevier Inc.

"Polysaccharide Nanoparticles: Preparation and Biomedical Applications provides detailed information on polysaccharides nanoparticles in terms of their synthesis and applications. Naturally occurring polysaccharides are widely used as food materials, particularly in Asia. Different kinds of polysaccharide materials are available from nature with various resources such as crustaceans and algae. The exploration and exploitation of polysaccharides nanoparticles from natural resource is at the heart of this book, which also explores the synthesis, preparation and applications of polysaccharides nanoparticles for tissue engineering and food applications.

This is an important reference for materials scientists and bioengineers who are looking to gain a greater understanding on how polysaccharides nanoparticles are being used for a variety of biomedical applications." From the publisher's website.

 
 

Dentofacial Orthopedics in the Growing Child: Understanding Craniofacial Growth in the Management of Malocclusions / by Marc Saadia, Roberto Valencia

2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

"Dentofacial Orthopedics in the Growing Child: Understanding Craniofacial Growth and the Management of Malocclusion provides step-by-step guidance on diagnosing and treating malocclusions in young patients.

The book addresses both class I, II and III malocclusions, and more complicated cases such as facial asymmetries and temporomandibular problems that develop in the primary dentition. Concise, highly illustrated chapters describe normal and abnormal craniofacial development, and how and why environmental factors can affect the growth pattern. Early diagnosis and treatment planning, long-term case resolution, complementary methods of diagnosis such as occlusion and cephalometric, and more are discussed.

• Provides clinicians with visual guidance on how to rapidly diagnose malocclusions
• Contains over 1,300 high-quality images of different Class I, Class II, and Class III malocclusions, including temporomandibular problems, both before and after correction, and long-term follow-ups
• Helps clinicians correct different malocclusions using the fewest number of appliances and in the least amount of time
• Includes tables of different cephalometric of before and after corrections for most clinical cases presented in the book
• Contains a chapter on how to communicate and bond with children as patients to help them understand the importance of wearing their appliances

Children are not young adults so diagnostic methods which are regularly used can often misguide the clinician. Dentofacial Orthopedics in the Growing Child is an invaluable reference that guides pediatric dentists, orthodontists, general dentists, and maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeons with treating children." From the publisher's website.

Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences, Second Edition / by Richard J. Rossi

2022 John Wiley & Sons Inc.

"In this newly revised edition of Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences, accomplished statistician Dr. Richard Rossi delivers a robust and easy-to-understand exploration of statistics in the context of applied health science and biostatistics. The book covers sample design, logistic regression, experimental design, survival analysis, basic statistical computation, and many more topics with a strong focus on the correct use and interpretation of statistics. The author also explains how to assess the quality of observed data, how to collect quality data, and the use of confidence intervals in conjunction with hypothesis and significance tests.

• A thorough introduction to biostatistics, including explanations of fundamental concepts like populations, samples, statistics, biomedical studies, and data set examples
• A comprehensive exploration of population descriptions, including qualitative and quantitative variables, multivariate data, measures of dispersion, and probability
• Practical discussions of random sampling, summarizing random samples, and the measurement of the reliability of statisticsIn-depth examinations of confidence intervals, statistical hypothesis testing, simple and multiple linear regression, and experimental design
  

Perfect for health science and biostatistics students and professors at the upper undergraduate and graduate levels, Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences is also a must-read reference for practitioners and professionals in the fields of pharmacy, biochemistry, nursing, health care informatics, and the applied health sciences." From the publisher's website.

Fundamentals of Psychiatry for Health Care Professionals / edited by Roberto Cavallaro, Cristina Colombo

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"The book provides all the relevant information to understand the mental illness through psychopathology, global clinical manifestations and clinical patterns. It equips the reader with the basic knowledge to identify psychiatric conditions occurring alone or in the context of other medical illnesses, to distinguish health psychology and psychiatry, and to know what to do, how to do it, and how to communicate with the patient and to cooperate with the psychiatrist.

The core chapters are dedicated to mental disorders diagnosed according to the DSM V, and are organized in sub-chapters with key feature boxes and schemes that will allow the global comprehension of the mental disorder and its clinical management. The work includes also a general chapter on psychopathology and one on psychopharmacology presenting the practical information about suggested doses, side effects, drug interactions and warnings for the main psychotropics. The final chapter deals with forensic and legal aspects.

Fundamentals of Psychiatry for Health Care Professionals will appeal to a wide readership, from post graduate professionals who want to broaden their clinical knowledge of psychiatry to medical students and students of the health degree courses like Physiotherapy, Psychology, Nursing, or Dentistry." From the publisher's website.

Microsurgery in Periodontal and Implant Dentistry: Concepts and Applications / edited by Hsun-Liang (Albert) Chan, Diego Velasquez-Plata

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book compiles all relevant information regarding fundamental concepts and advanced techniques related to the applications of minimally invasive procedures in periodontal and implant therapy facilitated with the operating microscope. Microsurgical therapy, wound healing principles as well as biomechanical and design aspects of micro-instruments and suturing armamentarium are discussed. The book offers information that is usually scattered in the dental and medical literature and not only hard to compile but also to frame in the appropriate clinical categories. Its unique emphasis on ergonomics (patient, operator and assistant positioning) and collaboration techniques like four to six hand assisting make this work unique. Each topic is discussed by world renowned experts in the field. The book is a valuable resource for the dental society including general dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons and implantologists." From the publisher's website.

Ergonomics in the Dental Office / by Susan S. Parker

2022 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

"Dental health providers commonly struggle with chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle tension, strained eyes, and other work-related musculoskeletal problems. Ergonomics in the Dental Office provides clear guidance on alleviating or eliminating the pain and discomfort caused by strains put on the body in daily practice. This easy-to-read book explains the principles of ergonomics, identifies specific causes of musculoskeletal problems, and presents simple—yet effective—techniques to address the physical stresses that might be occurring in the dental office.

Concise, highly visual chapters demonstrate correct postures, clock positions, instrument transfer, head and neck placement, instrumentation techniques, office design, and more. The author emphasizes the importance of daily exercises, rest breaks, and disciplines that relieve both physical and emotional stress such as yoga and Tai Chi. Topics include occupational health issues and research, treating disabled patients, developing ergonomic awareness, seat positioning for tall and short operators, integrated intervention planning, and signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.

• Presents ways to improve body positioning and instrumentation techniques, including basic ergonomic principles of proper four-handed dentistry
• Discusses exercises to reduce stress and reduce muscle fatigue, such as Pilates, free weights, and aquatic activities
• Covers all key aspects of ideal dental office ergonomics, including furniture, equipment, office layout and design, and practice assessment

Designed to address a problem all dental professionals face, Ergonomics in the Dental Office is an invaluable book for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students and trainees." From the publisher's website.

Atlas of Pain Management Injection Techniques / by Steven D. Waldman

2023 Elsevier Inc.

 "Ideal for hands-on, day-to-day use in practice, Atlas of Pain Management Injection Techniques, 5th Edition, helps you master the key nerve blocks you need to know to successfully treat 200 common and uncommon pain syndromes. Focusing on the “how to” details of pain management injection techniques, this bestselling atlas by Dr. Steven D. Waldman equips you to deliver safe, accurate and cost-effective pain relief to your patients using the most clinically appropriate imaging modalities. It demonstrates exactly how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising injection technique, locate the injection site with precision, and deliver effective relief to patients." From the publisher's website.

Leadership Skills for Dental Professionals: Begin Well to Finish Well / by Raman Bedi, Andrew Munro, Mark Keane

2022 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

"Leadership Skills for Dental Practitioners: Begin Well to Finish Well is an authoritative guide to better leadership in dentistry. Designed to prepare every member of the dental team for the leadership tasks and challenges they will face in general practice, this comprehensive resource helps the reader to develop skills not explicitly taught in traditional dental education.

The book’s content has arisen from the Senior Dental Leadership programme which is a public private partnership between the Global Child Dental Fund charity, King’s College London, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Henry Schein and Colgate Palmolive.

Throughout the book, practical advice is provided on fourteen capabilities for a balanced and credible leadership approach to application within a clinical context. Topics include:

• how to influence to have impact
• teamwork and collaboration
• credibility: how to gain it and lose it
• values for leadership practice and business ethics
• dealing with difficult people and managing conflict
• body language: fiction and facts

Leadership Skills for Dental Practitioners: Begin Well to Finish Well is a much-needed guide for every member of the dental team." From the publisher's website.

New Books - September 2022

New eBooks

A Guide to Good Occlusal Practice / by Stephen Davies

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book considers occlusion within the different disciplines of clinical dentistry, taking into account the challenges specific to each, in order to develop guidelines of good occlusal practice (GGOP). The GGOP for each discipline has benefited from an authoritative contribution of a recognised specialist in that field.  Readers will find full description of what constitutes good occlusal practice in, for example, simple and advanced restorative dentistry, removable prosthodontics, the restoration of the worn dentition and implantology. It is clearly explained why and how the GGOP differ in the various branches of dentistry, the key point being that it is the support for the occlusal surfaces that determines GGOP. One of the foundations of this work is that an occlusion can only be judged by the tissue reactions to it: there is no such thing as an intrinsically bad occlusion or malocclusion.

Today it remains the case that many dentists feel that occlusion represents an important gap in their knowledge; indeed, some qualify with little more than the belief that “occlusion is important”. Their vulnerability in this area of clinical practice is confirmed when early cases fail to go as well as hoped. In providing comprehensive guidance on good occlusal practice in different contexts, this book will be of value for a wide range of dental practitioners." From publisher's website.

Controversies in Clear Aligner Therapy: Contemporary Perspectives, Limitations, and Solutions / by Anderson T. Huang and Darren Huang

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book is the first evidence-based evaluation of the present limitations, shortcomings, and
controversies in clear aligner therapy. It discusses problems in finishing, relapse, complex movements, mechanotherapy, attachment optimization, the mandibular advancement appliance, interproximal reduction, extraction therapy, interceptive treatment, accelerated orthodontics, and deep bite/open bite correction. Unlike current available texts on clear aligner therapy, this book features a nonpartisan, critical analysis of the problems of the technique and demonstrates their clinical implications. Unique solutions to the current limitations of clear aligner therapy are presented, and systematic strategies and protocols for addressing a vast range and complexity of malocclusions commonly confronted by practitioners are introduced. The book helps orthodontists, technicians and bioengineers to investigate prevailing misconceptions, and to resolve significant controversies and dilemmas in clear aligner therapy." From publisher's website.

Tooth Wear: An Authoritative Reference for Dental Professionals and Students / edited by Andrew Eder and Maurice Faigenblum

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book, now in an extensively revised third edition, is a superbly illustrated and authoritative reference on tooth wear and its management. Tooth wear is becoming an increasing problem as people are living longer and keeping their teeth for longer, with recent UK surveys showing that at least 75% of adults and more than 50% of children now have some form of identifiable tooth wear. This latest edition addresses this growing challenge by describing practical clinical techniques that will aid identification of the aetiological factors responsible for erosion, attrition and abrasion and by offering guidance in the planning and delivery of appropriate patient care. Readers will find helpful information on difficulties encountered in the diagnosis and prevention of tooth wear, problems associated with controlling the process and strategies for providing management solutions. Alongside thorough updates of the original chapters, this new expanded edition includes several entirely new chapters from highly regarded clinicians and researchers from the UK and Europe. This essential clinical guide will meet the needs of dental professionals and dental students alike." From publisher's website.

Orthodontic-Surgical Partnership in Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment: Achieving Good Occlusion, Facial Aesthetics, Speech and Psychosocial Development / by Samuel Berkowitz

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book reviews different treatment options for Cleft Lip and Palate problems emphasizing the cooperation between the areas of Orthodontics and Surgery. After an introduction to variations in cleft types, different CLP treatment plans are introduced and reviewed. The book represents some of the oldest and most thorough longitudinal documentation of cleft lip palate treatment. It is comprised of objective serial records using photos, dental casts, cephalographs and measurements. The last part of the book identifies pitfalls and complications in facial palate treatment. It discusses future directions and the importance of longitudinal facial and dental cast records. This book is intended to aid in the teaching of aspiring and practicing Orthodontists and Surgeons dealing with Cleft Lip and Palate problems." From publisher's website.

Adult Orthodontics, Second Edition / edited by Birte Melsen and Cesare Luzi

2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

"Written by renowned contributors from the orthodontic community and compiled by world-class editors, Adult Orthodontics, 2nd Edition is an authoritative resource on the subject of adult orthodontics, marrying together clinical guidance with a thorough evaluation of the evidence base. Sample topics discussed within the book include:

• Context for adult orthodontics, including patient demographics and aetiology
• Treatment planning considerations, including patient case profiles, initial outcomes and longer-term expectations
• Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches, including the links between adult orthodontics and periodontics, prosthetics, and temporomandibular disorders

This book is an invaluable resource for professionals providing orthodontic treatment to adults and those dealing with orthodontics as part of the interdisciplinary management of the adult dentition." From publisher's website.

 

 

Neuroscience for Dentistry / by Barbara O'Kane and Laura Barritt

2022 Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

"Practicing dentists are concerned with neural mechanisms controlling orofacial pain, masticatory function, taste, and proprioceptive input to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and teeth. As a result, one of the primary objectives of a dental neuroscience course should be to instruct the motor, sensory, and autonomic innervation of the head and neck pathways as well as the fundamentals of the biology and management of orofacial pain.

Most neuroscience textbooks provide excellent content coverage but do not focus on head and neck neuroscience from a dental medicine perspective and, although suitable for most health care students, the content does not adequately target dental students. The lack of specific dental information in neuroscience textbooks requires instructors, students, and practitioners to integrate information from multiple sources in order to develop a clear and comprehensive understanding of the orofacial region. Because of this, we set out to create a textbook that emphasizes the importance of the orofacial region and presents dental applicable information in the context of fundamental neuroscience.

Neuroscience for Dentistry is a unique textbook that integrates fundamental concepts of general neuroscience with essential information on the neural mechanisms involved in the orofacial region and orofacial pain pathways. The text is arranged in two sections. Part I provides a concise overview of general neuroanatomy and targets all health science students enrolled in a first-year neuroscience course. Part II focuses specifically on the neural mechanisms that regulate mastication, speech, swallowing, as well as proprioceptive input from the muscles, joints, and periodontal ligament. Detailed information on the cranial nerves is provided, with specific emphasis on orofacial pain pathways, pain modulation, and pain control. The focus on orofacial neuroscience and orofacial pain is a distinctive attribute of Neuroscience for Dentistry and it addresses the fundamental need for a neuroscience textbook that is tailored to dental students, students of dental hygiene, and residents in oral maxillofacial surgery.

Although the textbook is written for dental students, it can also be used to teach neuroanatomy to other health science students or serve as a reference for dental practitioners and residents. To facilitate multidisciplinary use, the text is structured so that individual units and selected chapters can be used independently.

Key features of Neuroscience for Dentistry include:

• Presentation of essential concepts of general and orofacial neuroanatomy through concise, high-yield descriptions and illustrations.
• Schematics, charts, and tables to augment the concepts presented in the text.
• Each chapter provides an introductory overview of chapter content and learning objectives.
• National board style questions at the end of each chapter emphasize board-relevant information and allow for self-study.Relevant clinical correlations are integrated throughout the textbook to emphasize the relationship between basic neuroscience and clinical disorders."  

Preface from the publisher's website. 

 

 

Opioid Use, Overuse, and Abuse in Otolaryngology / edited by Ryan J. Li

2022 Elsevier Inc.

"Prescription opioid abuse has become a major issue around the world, especially within the United States and Canada. Surgeons’ high rate of opioid prescriptions places them in a critical position of working with patients to manage their pain. Opioid Use, Overuse, and Abuse in Otolaryngology, edited by Dr. Ryan J. Li of Oregon Health and Sciences University, takes a comprehensive, practical look at the national opioid epidemic and provides specific otolaryngology-specific data on chronic opioid usage." From publisher's website. 

 

 

 

Chitosan in Biomedical Applications / edited by Md Saquib Hasnain, Sarwar Beg and Amit Kumar Nayak

2022 Elsevier Inc. 

"Chitosan in Biomedical Applications provides a thorough insight into the complete chitosan chemistry, collection, chemical modifications, characterization and applications of chitosan in biomedical applications and healthcare fields. Chitosan, a biopolymer of natural origin, has been explored for its variety of applications in biomedical research, medical diagnostic aids and material science. It is the second most abundant natural biopolymer after cellulose, and considered as an excellent excipient because of its non-toxic, stable, biodegradable properties. Several research innovations have been made on applications of chitosan in biomedical applications. The book explores key topics, such as molecular weight, degree of deacetylation, and molecular geometry, along with an emphasis on recent advances in the field written by academic, industry, and clinical researchers. Chitosan in Biomedical Applications will be of interest to those in biomedical fields including the biomaterials and tissue engineering community investigating and developing biomaterials for biomedical applications, particularly graduate students, young faculty and others exploring chitosan-based materials." From publisher's website.

 

 

Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery: Clinical Questions and Answers, Third Edition / edited by Forrest "Dell" Moore, Peter M. Rhee and Carlos J. Rodriguez

2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

"In this newly revised edition of Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery, a distinguished team of emergency surgeons deliver a one-of-a-kind question-and-answer book on the growing specialty of surgical critical care and acute surgery, ideal for those caring for the critically ill and injured surgical patient.

This book reviews surgical critical care, emergency surgery, burns and trauma, and includes full color, high-quality surgical photographs to aid understanding. Readers will also benefit from access to a website that offers additional topics and tests, as well as an archive of all test questions and answers from previous editions.

The authors’ focus throughout is on the unique problems and complexity of illnesses of the critically ill and injured surgical patient, and the specialist daily care that such patients require.

Perfect for the acute care surgeon, surgical intensivist and those in training, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery will also earn a place in the libraries of those working in or with an interest in critical care." From the publisher's website.

 

 

Shaping for Cleaning the Root Canals: A Clinical-Based Strategy / edited by Gustavo De Deus, Emmanuel J. N. L. Silva, Erick Souza, Marco A. Versiani, Mario Zuolo

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book provides clinicians with up-to-date, scientifically based guidance on the most important stages of endodontic treatment, i.e., cleaning and shaping of the root canal space, including mechanical preparation and chemical disinfection. Five internationally recognized experts present and discuss recent developments and new perspectives in the field. Important advances in root canal preparation and irrigation procedures are described with the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations. A key feature of the book is the detailed attention devoted to the latest research findings and to their impact on contemporary evidence-based clinical guidelines and modern clinical practice. On this basis, simple treatment protocols are proposed that take the anatomy of the root canals fully into account. In addition, emerging problems and trends are considered. The book will be an excellent resource for clinicians and advanced practitioners who are seeking to update their practice." From the publisher's website.