New Books - September 2023
New Books
Recipes for composite restorations / by Ronaldo Hirata
RK54 .H57 2022Y
Quintessence Publishing 2022
"Imaginative reframing of an esthetic dentistry manual as a literal cook book. Esthetic restorative protocols are simplified and presented as "recipes," with ingredient and instrument lists, step-by-step instructions, and timing estimates so readers will know how long each step of the treatment process will take." Provided by publisher.
Little and Falace's dental management of the medically compromised patient / by A. Ross Kerr, Craig S. Miller, Nelson L. Rhodus, Eric T. Stoopler, Nathaniel S. Treister
RK55 .S53 K47 2024Y
Elsevier 2024
"Little and Falace's Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 10th Edition, is thoroughly revised to provide the information needed to assess common problems and make safe dental management decisions. This new edition contains revised content on Cancer and Women's Health and includes an enhanced ebook plus patient-based practice questions with print purchase. Also, each chapter features informative illustrations and well-organized tables to provide you with in-depth details and overall summaries required for understanding and applying medical concepts in dentistry." Provided by publisher.
Advanced statistics for health research / by Richard J. Butler, Matthew J. Butler, Barbara L. Wilson
R853 .S7 B88 2023X
World Scientific Publishing Co. 2023
"Advanced Statistics for Health Research provides a rigorous geometric understanding of models used in the analysis of health data, including linear and non-linear regression models, and supervised machine learning models. Models drawn from the health literature include: ordinary least squares, two-stage least squares, probits, logits, Cox regressions, duration modeling, quantile regression and random forest regression. Causal inference techniques from the health literature are presented including randomization, matching and propensity score matching, differences-in-differences, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, and fixed effects analysis. Codes for the respective statistical techniques presented are given for STATA, SAS and R." Provided by publisher.
Common procedures in cleft and craniofacial surgery / edited by Mark A. Miller, David M. Yates
RD524 .C66 2022Y
Elsevier 2022
"Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including primary cleft lip deformity; cleft nasal deformity; endoscopic approaches to craniosynostosis; open approaches to craniosynostosis; cranial deformities; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on common procedures in cleft and craniofacial surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews." From publisher's website.
Surgical management of the temporomandibular joint / edited by Florencio Monje
RK470 .T46 2022Y
Elsevier 2022
"In this issue of Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Florencio Monje Gil brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery. TMJ disorders affect 12% or more of the population in the U.S. alone, primarily women in their childbearing years. In this issue, top experts in the field provide comprehensive, current tutorials of every major TMJ surgery, including articles on pre- and postoperative treatment." From publisher's website.
Mosby's dental assisting exam review / edited by Betty Ladley Finkbeiner
RK60.5 .R495 2023Y
Elsevier 2023
"Prepare for national certification, local or state exams, or course review with Mosby’s Dental Assisting Exam Review, 4th Edition! Based on the content in the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA®) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), the book provides a comprehensive review of general chairside assisting, radiation health and safety, and infection control. On the Evolve website, a test generator lets you practice taking timed, simulated exams with randomized questions. In total, this resource includes 3,000 multiple-choice questions between the print book and Evolve site. That’s nearly 10 times the number of questions on the actual CDA® exam!" From publisher's website.
Soft tissue injuries of the head and neck / by Charilaos A. Ioannidis
RD521 .I56s 2023Y
Springer 2023
"This book provides a vividly illustrated description of a wide range of soft tissue injuries of the head and neck and their treatment, which forms part of the workload of both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Cranio–Maxillofacial Surgery. Other medical and surgical disciplines are also involved, though to a lesser extent.
It clarifies many topics, including the general principles of wound management, the treatment of various soft tissue injuries, burns, and wound healing disturbances.
This book is intended for interns, residents and fellows of Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as surgeons and physicians of other disciplines dealing with soft tissue trauma of the head and neck. It may also prove useful to theatre and A & E nurses as well as medical students with interests in head and neck traumatology. " From publisher's website.
Artificial intelligence in dentistry / by Khalid Shaikh, Sreelekshmi Vivek Bekal, Hesham Fathi Ahmed Marei, Walid Shaaban Moustafa Elsayed, Dusan Surdilovic, Lubna Abdel Jawad
RK240 .S53 2023Y
Springer 2023
"This book provides an introduction to next-generation applications and technologies for improving diagnostic accuracy and prediction of treatment outcomes in dentistry through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The authors attempt to bridge the gap between dental research and global health outcomes, as well as provide a comprehensive guide to general and clinical aspects of dental and oral health issues and the etiology, prevalence, assessment, and management of these conditions. This book combines engineering applications and medical healthcare and will be an important reference for researchers, biomedical engineers, dental students, and dental practitioners. Looks at recent advances in dental and oral health; Discusses AI applications in dentistry; Includes case studies." From the publisher's website.
Dental trauma at a glance / by Aws Alani, Gareth Calvert
RK490 .A43 2021Y
Wiley-Blackwell 2021
"Provides essential information for the safe and effective clinical management of acute dental trauma injuries. Presented in the popular at a Glance format for ease of access. Includes recent developments in the understanding of traumatic dental injuries and their healing. Highly illustrated and contains excellent quality clinical photographs to aid with learning and revision. Accompanied by a companion website featuring MCQs, and downloadable figures from the book at www.wiley.com/go/alani/dental_trauma." Provided by publisher.
Peterson's principles of oral and maxillofacial surgery / edited by Michael Miloro, G. E. Ghali, Peter E. Larsen, Peter Waite
RK529 .P752 2022Y
Springer 2022
"The new edition of this outstanding reference textbook, in two volumes, offers comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the contemporary specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The aim is to provide an all-encompassing, user-friendly source of information that will meet the needs of residents and experienced surgeons in clinical practice and will also serve as an ideal companion during preparation for board certification or recertification examinations. All of the authors, numbering some 100, are distinguished experts in the areas that they address. The new edition takes full account of the significant changes in clinical practice and guidelines that have occurred during recent years. Readers will find clear explanations of the practical application of surgical principles, with a wealth of supporting illustrative material, including atlas-type illustrations to complement the descriptions of specific procedures. The fourth edition of Peterson’s Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a truly exceptional resource for clinicians and students alike." From publisher's website.
Dental terminology / by Calista Kindle, Charline Dofka
RK28 .D64 2022Y
Cengage 2022
"A valuable tool for introducing students to the dental field, Kindle/Dofka's Dental Terminology, 4th Edition, lays the foundation needed to advance in dental assistant studies. Teaching students how to break down, use and pronounce dental terms, it takes an innovative new word-building approach to help dental assistants understand and remember terminology better than ever before. Instead of a strict dictionary of dental terms, the text serves as a word bank with pronunciation guides and definitions applied to practice areas. Chapters are organized by specialty area, enabling readers to quickly find the information they need. The new edition has been thoroughly updated with current visuals, pictures and diagrams. Whether learning in the classroom or on the job, this easy-to-use reference is an ideal resource dental professionals can use for years to come." From publisher's website.
Biostatistics manual for health research : a practical guide to data analysis / by Nafis Faizi, Yasir Alvi
QH323.5 .F35 2023Y
Academic Press 2023
"Biostatistics Manual for Health Research: A Practical Guide to Data Analysis is a guide for researchers on how to apply biostatistics on different types of data. The book approaches biostatistics and its application from medical and health researcher’s point-of-view and has real and mostly published data for practice and understanding. The interpretation and meaning of the statistical results, reporting guidelines and mistakes are taught with real world examples. This is a valuable resource for biostaticians, students and researchers from medical and biomedical fields who need to learn how to apply statistical approaches to improve their research." From publisher's website.
Orthognathic surgery: principles & practice / by Jeffrey C. Posnick
RK501 .P67 2023Y
Elsevier 2023
"Capturing the latest thinking for the evaluation and treatment of dentofacial deformities, Orthognathic Surgery: Principles and Practice, covers the basic principles and concepts of dentofacial deformities along with planning, surgical techniques, surgical complications, classic patterns, and clinical presentations. Over 5,000 clinical photos and detailed art make this a valuable reference for clinical orthodontists, craniofacial surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and residents in training." From publisher's website.
Mucogingival esthetic surgery around implants / by Giovanni Zucchelli, Claudio Mazzotti
RK54 .Z813 2022Y
Quintessence 2022
"This book masterfully illustrates the importance of soft tissues for the esthetic and functional success of implants. The authors trace their paths for each clinical scenario step by step and share how to master the technical management of the periodontal tissues. The proposed treatments combine innovative and traditional solutions to tackle every situation, including "impossible" clinical cases. This work represents an undisputed point of reference for peri-implant soft tissue surgery and offers a guided journey between biology, esthetics, and surgery." From publisher's website.