Tag: Quintessence

Dental Erosion (Quintessentials of clinical Practice)

Author: R Graham Chadwick Description: Concentrating on “key issues of immediate practical relevance,” Chadwick (restorative dentistry, Dundee Dental School and Hospital, UK) seeks to distill the essence of the diagnosis and management of dental erosion. Following the introduction, Chadwick presents…

Science and Practice of Occlusion

Author: Charles McNeill In this groundbreaking, multidisciplinary book, 48 experts argue for biologically based treatment goals and treatment planning for the clinical management of occlusion. The examination of the subject spans the biological, biomechanical and physiological basis of occlusion to…

Dentistry and the Pregnant Patient

Author:  Daniel Ninan Description:      To err on the side of caution, some dentists may hesitate to perform necessary procedures on pregnant patients. However, good oral health is essential to a healthy pregnancy and can help reduce prenatal complications, including…

Sleep Medicine for Dentists: A Practical Overview

Authors:  Gilles J. Lavigne Peter A. Cistulli Michael T. Smith Description:      This concise clinical handbook educates dental practitioners seeking to understand, recognize, and manage disorders such as sleep apnea, sleep bruxism, and chronic pain, which often interfere with…

Managing Orofacial Pain in Practice

Author:  Dr. Eamonn Murphy Description :      The concept of pain management has evolved over the last 50 years. It encompasses several medical disciplines and has now become a distinct dental entity. This book explores the diagnostic techniques and…

Inflammation: A Review of the Process, 5th Edition

Author:    Henry O. Trowbridge Description :      The fifth edition of this popular textbook includes a new clinical section and additional illustrations. The authors create a refreshing self-study approach using direct language and helpful metaphors. Self tests are strategically…

Infection Control for the Dental Team

Author :   Dr. Michael Martin Description :      Infection control is central to the clinical practice of dentistry. This book deals with infection control risk, medical histories and personal protection, surgery design and equipment, instrument decontamination, disinfection and ethical…

Communication Skills for Dental Health Care Providers

Authors:  Lance Brendan Young Cynthia O’Toole Bianca Wolf Description:      This evidence-based textbook presents the essential communication strategies clinicians should know to facilitate interaction with patients. With a focus on practical strategies instead of dense communication theories, the authors…

Defense From Within: A Guide to Success As a Dental Malpractice Defense Expert

Author:   Jeffrey A. Krompier Description:  Frivolous malpractice lawsuits and excessive monetary verdicts have caused skyrocketing malpractice insurance premiums and a prevailing sense of fear among health care providers, and dental practitioners are certainly not exempt. Although there is little an…

Endodontics Review: A Study Guide

Authors:  Brooke Blicher Rebekah Lucier Pryles Jarshen Lin Description:   This comprehensive study guide provides an essential framework for reviewing the core material covered by the American Board of Endodontics (ABE) examinations and understanding how best to prepare for them….

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Review: A Study Guide

Authors:  Din Lam Daniel Laskin Description:      This comprehensive text, prepared by experts in their field, provides a quick and effective way for both residents and busy clinicians to review important information and published literature in dentoalveolar surgery and…

Communicating in Dental Practice: Stress-Free Dentistry and Improved Patient Care

Authors: Freeman, Ruth and Humphris, Gerry M. This book focuses on major communication challenges in clinical practice—that is, communicating effectively with anxious, “difficult,” or dissatisfied patients; communicating and integrating preventive and oral health messages and education in primary dental care;…

Fundamentals of Esthetics

Author : Claude R. Rufenacht Description: The purpose of this book is to present a simplified approach to esthetics, with the description of selected esthetic rules that can be used for simple and extensive restorative procedures. It includes a description…