New Books: 13 August 2008

Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumors. 2 volumes. 3rd ed. / edited by Christopher DM Fletcher. 2007.

VKL 616.99407583 DIAGNOSTIC


Description: Up to date and comprehensive, the new edition of Fletcher's renowned "Diagnostic Histopathology of Tumours" provides you with today's best knowledge on the pathologic diagnosis of human tumours. This 3rd edition incorporates all of the latest ancillary diagnostic and prognostic techniques so you can effectively evaluate and confidently interpret suspected tumour specimens. Plus, more than 50 internationally recognized authorities and over 3,100 full-colour illustrations provide you with an up-to-date account of tumour morphology, the application of modern diagnostic techniques (including molecular genetics), and key aspects of differential diagnosis.
Contents: 1. Introduction, Christopher D.M. Fletcher 2. Tumors of the Heart and Pericardium, Anton E. Becker 3. Vascular Tumors, Eduardo Calonje Christopher D.M. Fletcher 4. Tumors of the Upper Respiratory Tract Part A. Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses and Nasopharynx, Bruce M. Wenig Part B. Larynx and Trachea, Ben Z. Pilch 5. Tumors of the Lung and Pleura, Cesar S. Moran Saul Suster 6. Tumors of the Oral Cavity, The late D. Gordon MacDonald Paul M. Speight 7. Salivary Gland Tumors, Wah Cheuk John K.C. Chan 8. Tumors of the Esophagus and Stomach, Fiona Campbell, Gregory Y. Lauwers Geraint T. Williams 9. Tumors of the Small and Large Intestines (including the anal region), Jeremy R. Jass 10. Tumors of the Liver, Gallbladder and Biliary Tract, Linda Ferrell Sanjay Kakar 11. Tumors of the Exocrine Pancreas, Gunter Kloppel David S. Klimstra 12. Tumors of the Urinary Tract, John N. Eble Robert H. Young 13. Tumors of the Female Genital Tract Part A. Ovary, Fallopian Tube and Broad and Round Ligaments, Charles F. Zaloudek Part B. Endometrium, George L. Mutter Tan A. Ince Part C. Tumors of the Placenta and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Christopher P. Crum, Yonghee Lee, David R. Genest Part D. Myometrium. Marisa R. Nucci Part E. Cervix, Marisa R. Nucci, Kenneth R. Lee Christopher P. Crum Part F. Vagina, Marisa R. Nucci Part G. Vulva, Marisa R. Nucci 14. Tumors of the Male Genital Tract, Jae Y. Ro, Mahul B. Amin, Kyu-Rae Kim Alberto G. Ayala Part A. Prostate and Seminal Vesicles Part B. Testis and Paratesticular Tissues Part C. Penis and Scrotum 15. Tumors of the Peritoneumc Philip B. Clement 16. Tumors of the Breast, Ian O Ellis, Sarah E. Pinder Andrew H.S. Lee 17. Tumors of the Pituitary Gland, M. Beatrix S. Lopes 18. Tumors of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands, John K.C. Chan 19. Tumors of the Adrenal Gland, Ernest E. Lack 20. Tumors of the Endocrine Pancreas, Gunter Kloppel Philipp U. Heitz 21. Tumors of the Lymphoreticular System, John K. C. Chan 22. Tumors of the Hematopoietic System, Jeffery L. Kutok 23. Tumors of the Skin, Daniel J. Santa Cruz 24. Soft Tissue Tumors, Christopher D.M. Fletcher 25. Tumors of the Osteoarticular System, K. Krishnan Unni Carrie Y. Inwards 26. Tumors of the Central Nervous System. M. Beatrix S. Lopes Scott R. VandenBerg 27. Peripheral Neuroectodermal Tumors, Christopher D.M. Fletcher 28. Tumors of the Autonomic Nervous System (including paraganglia), Ernest E. Lack 29. Tumors of the Eye and Ocular Adnexae, Robert Folberg 30. Tumors of the Ear, Leslie Michaels 31. Electron Microscopy in Tumor Diagnosis, Bruce Mackay 32. Molecular Genetic Techniques in Diagnosis and Prognosis, Janina A. Longtine Jonathan A. Fletcher


Dental materials: properties and manipulation. 9th ed. / Powers & JC Wataha. 2008.

VKL 617.695 CRAIG POWERS

Description: Focusing on the dental materials most commonly used, this comprehensive text covers the tasks that dental assistants and hygienists typically perform. It describes current and emerging dental materials, how to properly mix and apply them, and how to explain them to patients. With this edition, you'll stay on top of the rapidly developing field of dental materials!
Contents: 1. Introduction to Restorative Dental Materials 2. Properties of Materials 3. Preventive Dental Materials 4. Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials 5. Dental Amalgam 6. Finishing, Polishing, and Cleansing Materials 7. Cements 8. Impression Materials 9. Model and Die Materials 10. Waxes 11. Casting Alloys, Wrought Alloys, and Solders 12. Casting of Dental Metals 13. Polymers in Prosthodontics 14. Dental Ceramics 15. Dental Implants Glossary

Ingle’s Endodontics. 6th ed. / JI Ingle, LK Bakland, JG Baumgartner. 2008

VKL 617.6342 INGLE

This textbook, which has been known as the "Bible of Endodontics" for over 40 years, will, in its 6th edition, retain its recognition as "The Bible". With over 75 contributing authors from all over the world and 40 chapters, the new "Ingle's Endodontics" will be the first endodontic textbook specifically prepared fort the world's endodontic specialists and graduate students in advanced endodontic programs world-wide. It will continue to be the standard against which all other endodontic texts will be measured.The main divisions of the book will be "The Discipline of Endodontics," "Endodontic Pathobiology," "Endodontic Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning," "Management of Endodontic Disease," "Surgical Procedures in Endodontics and" Related Endodontic Treatment." For the most part the illustrations will be in color. The evidence based bibliography for each topic will be extensive. Controversies in endodontics will be explored. Diagnosis and management of pain and infections will be broadened. A new section dealing with maxillary sinusitis and endodontic disease, expanded by CT scans is featured. The newest endodontic armamentaria are covered in depth. With a roundup of the world's experts in all phases of the specialty, Ingle's Endodontics, 6th edition, promises to be the ultimate in endodontic textbooks. It will be essential for every endodontist's library.



Cawson’s essentials of oral pathology and oral medicine. 8th ed. / RA Cawson & EW Odell 2008.

VKL 617.522 CAWSON


This is a new edition of a classic textbook of oral pathology and oral medicine for dental students and candidates for postgraduate dentistry exams. Illustrated in colour throughout, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to the pathology of oral disease, its clinical manifestations and the principles of management. A final section deals with the medically compromised patient.
Contents: Principles of investigation and diagnosis. SECTION ONE: HARD TISSUE PATHOLOGY. Disorders of development of teeth and related tissues. Dental caries. Pulpitis, apical periodontitis, resorption, hypercementosis. Gingivitis and periodonitis. Major infections of the mouth, jaws and perioral tissues. Cysts of the jaws. Odontogenic tumours and tumour-like lesions of the jaws. Non-odontogenic tumours of the jaws. Genetic, metabolic and other non-neoplastic bone diseases. Disorders of the temporomandibular joints and periarticular tissues. Self-assessment queestions and learning guides. SECTION TWO: SOFT TISSUE DISEASE. Diseases of the oral mucosa: introduction and mucosal infections. Diseases of the oral mucosa: non-infective stomatitis. Tongue disorders. Benign chronic white mucosal lesions. Oral premalignancy. Oral cancer. Neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of salivary glands. Common benign mucosal swellings. Soft-tissue (mesenchymal) neoplasms. Melanoma and other pigmented lesions. Self-assessment quesions and learning guides. SECTION THREE: THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT. Anaemias, leukaemias and lymphomas. Haemorrhagic diseases. Immunodeficiencies and HIV disease. Allergy and autoimmune disease. Cervical lymphadenopathy. Cardiovascular disease. Respiratory tract disease. Gastrointestinal and liver disease. Nutritional deficiencies. Endocrine disorders and pregnancy. Renal disease. Intellectual and physical disability and psychiatric disorders. Pain, anxiety, neurological and psychogenic disorders. Complications of systemic drug treatment. Emergencies in dental practice. Self-assessment questions and learning guides.