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New Books

Of Ox and Unicorn: An Immigrant's Story / by Dr. Alan Joe

AuthorSource, 2017

F1059.5.T689 C45 2017

"Alan Joe has crafted a gripping and heart-wrenching page-turner about his perilous childhood in China, a teenager’s angst as a newcomer in Toronto’s postwar Chinatown, and fulfillment as a professional and family man. Recommended for anyone whose roots are from afar – and that would be most of us." Arlene Chan, librarian and author.

"Alan Joe tells the deeply moving and inspirational story of how, after surviving extreme poverty and the ravages of war in his boyhood years of the 1940s, he emigrated to Canada, and eventually found peace, hope, reconciliation, self-fulfillment, and opportunity. In the process, he helps us better understand the history of the Chinese community in Canada, and how significantly it has contributed to our culture and way of life. We need many more such stories." Philip Warren, PhD, former Professor at Memorial University.

New eBooks

Oral Health Psychology: Psychological Aspects Related to Dentistry / edited by Tiril Willumsen, Jostein Paul Årøen Lein, Ronald C. Gorter, Lena Myran

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This textbook is exceptional in its coverage of modern theories on the patient-centered approach to communication, preventive dentistry, and dental anxiety. It provides the knowledge and tools required in order to implement a trauma-sensitive approach that will enhance the treatment experience for both the patient and the dental practitioner. General psychological aspects of dentistry and behavior management in patients who experience dental fear, anxiety, and pain are considered in detail. Extensive attention is devoted to the effective delivery of preventive care and dental treatment in a wide range of specific patient groups, including fearful and abused children and patients suffering from depression, personality disorders, psychosis, substance abuse disorders, and eating disorders. The importance of interdisciplinary cooperation and self-care in the dental clinic is also discussed. The book is an international collaborative effort between dentists and psychologists who draw on scientific research as well as their personal experiences in clinical practice. It is an excellent educational resource and will help readers to solve challenges in their own clinical settings." From the publisher's website.

Skull Base Surgery / edited by Anthony Cheesman, Ghassan Alusi, H. Ian Sabin

Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2022

"'Skull Base Surgery' represents a genuinely multi-disciplinary collaborative approach to the standard procedures in skull base surgery. It emphasizes the basic operative steps of each approach and describes variations from the basic approach. Authors from the relevant specialties Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Plastic Surgery contribute to this new specialty of skull base surgery." From the publisher's website.

Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis / edited by Nishi Gupta, Santosh G. Honavar

Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022

"This book is the most comprehensive (and possibly the first) manual on ‘Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM) that covers mucormycosis of the nose extending to sinuses, orbit, and brain, all in. This volume covers the surge of cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, early identification and causative factors, microbiology, pathology and radiology, and the clinical presentation. Notes on surgical approaches, extent, and techniques of debridement, number of sittings, antifungal therapy, complications, and their management equip readers to manage these cases confidently. Detailed descriptions of ROCM surgery accompanied by nearly 500 photographs and anatomical drawings help support diagnostic and surgical decision-making. Also included is information on various specifications of MRI that help in achieving a perfect surgical clearance.

The book includes chapters on debates on salvaging the orbit in ROCM, various situations, their management, the extent of resection, antifungal dosage and duration, prognostication of the patient, and postoperative care.

The book assists surgeons in gaining the skills to perform endoscopic clearance of difficult areas like pterygoplataine fossa, infratemporal fossa, pterygoid plates, and the lacrimal drainage system, which offers significant advantages in terms of avoiding postoperative morbidity as compared to an external route. Since the external route is required in the most extensive form of the disease, the book has also covered it extensively.

This book is an indispensable resource for otorhinolaryngologists, ophthalmic surgeons, ophthalmic plastic surgeons, physicians, microbiologists, pathologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, faciomaxillary surgeons and junior and senior consultants optometrists and students." From the publisher's website.

Nanoparticles for Therapeutic Applications / by Madhuri Sharon

2022 Scrivener Publishing LLC

"The main goal of this book is to provide information on theranostic applications of various nanomaterials for different diseases with self-explanatory illustrations and fundamental descriptions of a plethora of properties of molecular traits.

The author has written a fascinating book on research topics and fundamentals in the cross-disciplinary area of nanotechnology and bioscience in which she successfully fuses otherwise divergent research topics of this rapidly emerging area.

The book deals with the use of nanomaterials for combatting various diseases and disorders of the human body. The three chapters of the first part of this book deal with the areas in which nanotechnology has contributed to nanomedicine. In the second part, different disorders like cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, genetic diseases, infectious diseases, cardiovascular disorders, eye, dentistry, bone, and cartilage-affecting diseases are discussed. In the chapters related to a disease or disorder of a particular organ, a basic brief introduction to them is given as well." From publisher's website.

Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry / edited by Edgard El Chaar

2023 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

"In Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, distinguished periodontist Dr. Edgard El Chaar delivers a comprehensive quick reference to key information on periodontics and implant dentistry. The book takes a concise and technique-based approach to the subject, a design that allows clinicians to rapidly find and apply important information in seeing cases. It provides brief chapters with plentiful and instructive images.

This manual is precise, offers quick access to the fundamentals of each of the pertinent topics in the field, and provides practitioners the ability to refer to an authoritative and straightforward resource in their daily clinical practice. It includes radiographs, histological images, clinical photographs, and line drawings.

Readers will also find:

A thorough introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the periodontium, including an overview of gingival tissue, embryonic development, and soft tissue physiology
Comprehensive explorations of wound healing, pathology of periodontal disease, and oral medicine and pathology
In-depth discussions of patient examination and initial therapy, surgical anatomy and local anesthesia, and suturing techniquesFulsome presentations of osseous surgery, clinical crown lengthening, and the principles of implant dentistry

Perfect for general practitioners, periodontists, and implant dentists, Practical Techniques in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry will also earn a place in the libraries of dental students with an interest in periodontics." From the publisher's website.

Advanced Nanomaterials for Point of Care Diagnosis and Therapy / edited by Sushma Dave, Jayashankar Das and Sougata Ghosh

2022 Elsevier Inc.

"Advanced Nanomaterials for Point of Care Diagnosis and Therapy provides an overview of technological and emerging novel trends in how point-of-care diagnostic devices are designed, miniaturized built, and delivered at different healthcare set ups. It describes the significant technological advances in fundamental diagnostic components and recent advances in fully integrated devices designed for specific clinical use. The book covers state-of-the-art fabrication of advances materials with broad spectrum therapeutic applications. It includes drug delivery, biosensing, bioimaging and targeting, and outlines the development of inexpensive, effective and portable in vitro diagnostics tools for any purpose that can be used onsite.

Sections also discuss drug delivery, biosensing, bioimaging and targeting and various metal, metal oxide and non-metal-based nanomaterials that are developed, surface modified, and are being explored for diagnosis, targeting, drug delivery, drug release and imaging. The book concludes with current needs and future challenges in the field." From the publisher's website.

Transcultural Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Health and Social Care / by Irena Papadopoulos, Christina Koulouglioti, Chris Papadopoulos, Antonio Sgorbissa

2022 Elsevier Inc.

"Transcultural Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Health and Social Care provides healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of the incredible opportunities brought by the emerging field of AI robotics. In addition, it provides robotic researchers with the point-of-view of healthcare professionals to understand what the healthcare sector – as well as the market – really needs from robotics technology. By doing so, the book fills an important gap between both fields in order to leverage new developments and collaborative work in favor of global patients.

The book is aimed at the non-technical reader, especially health and social care professionals, and explains in a simple way the technological principles applied in the development of socially assistive humanoid AI robots (SAHR), the values which guide such developments, the ethics related to them, and research approaches in the field, with a focus on achieving a culturally competent SAHR." From the publisher's website.

Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review / by Thomas E. Southard, Steven D. Marshall, Laura L. Bonner, Kyungsup Shin

2023 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

"Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review delivers exhaustive instruction in the evaluation and treatment of childhood malocclusions and dentofacial deformities.

Written as a “mini-residency,” this book uses a question-and-answer format to encourage the reader to think critically and gauge the progress of his/her understanding. It provides the reader with a robust foundation for making the best possible childhood evaluation and treatment decisions. The book offers:

A thorough overview of general early treatment principles
An extensive discussion of facial skeleton, airway, and dentition growth and development concepts
Comprehensive explorations of early crowding, eruption problems, and missing succedaneous teeth
Extensive presentations of early anteroposterior, vertical, and transverse problems with treatment solutionsA vast collection of high-quality images illustrating the conditions and appropriate therapies

Perfect for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and dentists in general practice, Practical Early Orthodontic Treatment: A Case-Based Review is also useful to residents and dental students with an interest in orthodontic care." From the publisher's website.

The Medical Interview Coach: A Practical Approach for Healthcare Professionals / by Claire Teresa Lundy

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This short practical text uses a coaching approach to develop the reader’s interview skills. With increasing competition, doctors and healthcare professionals need to prepare well for success at interview. The author has successfully coached colleagues in the run-up to interviews using this approach. Readers will learn how to structure responses to reflect their personality, knowledge and experience. This approach encourages candidates to craft their responses in a compelling narrative that will help them stand out.

Healthcare organisations are increasingly looking at assessment of values and behaviours as part of the recruitment process. This represents a shift from a more clinical competency-based approach and requires additional preparation for interview. This book will help coach clinicians to describe their own experience in this context.

The author is a practicing clinician, coach and led development of a clinical leadership and quality improvement training program for doctors and dentists and training in the UK. This book is aimed at doctors and healthcare professionals in training positions and those moving to a new role." From the publisher's website.

Treatment Dilemmas for Vulnerable Patients in Oral Health: Clinical and Ethical Issues / edited by Alexander Mersel

Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

"This book equips the reader with a sound understanding of the treatment of neglected and vulnerable patients in the dental office. It offers a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to atraumatic carious treatment, minimal intervention dentistry, TMJ affections and nutritional consequences. Maintaining proper oral health includes managing of oral hygiene, healthy diet and seeking for a treatment when needed. Untreated dental disease can have a significant adverse impact on the health, wellbeing and quality of life. This book helps practitioners to understand and address the needs of dental neglected adults and children, and guide them through prevention procedures, diagnostics and treatment planning. Important techniques like physiologic impression for removable denture, single crown impression, digital planning and prosthodontic bridges are explained, and socio-demographic and economic changes in Oral Health are discussed. The comprehensive coverage of the topic and the evidence based references make this book a must have for dental practitioners." From the publisher's website.

Thesis

Anti-degradative Self-etch Adhesive to Preserve Bonded Interfaces / by Hsuan-Yin Rosemary Chu

Thesis (MSc), University of Toronto, 2022.

The Association between Maternal Oral Inflammation and the Composition of Breast Milk: A Cohort Study / by Rana Badawy

Thesis (PhD), University of Toronto, 2022.

An Educational Method for Learning and Assessing Interproximal Dental Caries Diagnosis in Bitewing Radiographs of Children / by Erin Olga May Goertzen.

Thesis (MSc), University of Toronto, 2022.

A Comparative Analysis of Orthognathic Surgical Stability between Fixed Appliances and Clear Aligner Orthodontic Therapy / by Harshdeep Singh Mangat.

Thesis (MSc), University of Toronto, 2022.

Effect of Artificial Aging Protocols on Bond Strength Between Orthodontic Metallic Brackets and Human Enamel / by Jia Lin Liu

Thesis (MSc), University of Toronto, 2022.

The Effect of Ionizing Radiation on the Oral Innate Immune Response, Oral Microbiome and the Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Intensity−modulated Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Head and Neck Tumours / by Zahra Dorna Mojdami