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Books in Dentistry

Elsevier Dentistry books offer everything you need to succeed, from student learning through reference titles for practicing dental professionals including dental hygienists and detal assistants. Our textbooks and reference titles include coverage of anesthesiology & pharmacology; dental materials & instruments; public health; endontics; oral pathology & infection control; esthetic dentistry; oral & maxillofacial surgery; pediatric dentistry & orthodontics; prosthodontics; dental practic resources; dental implants; oral radiology; oral anatomy, histology, embyology, & pathology; and more. Student titles also include study and review products for classroom exams and the INBDE, including flash cards, coloring book, dictionary, and drug reference.

  • Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry

    • 6th Edition
    • March 12, 2010
    • John A. Yagiela + 4 more
    • English
    Use your knowledge of pharmacology to enhance oral care! Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 6th Edition describes how to evaluate a patient’s health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in the drugs they take. It explores the basic fundamentals of pharmacology, special topics such as pain control, fear and anxiety, and oral complications of cancer therapy, and most importantly, the actions of specific drug groups on the human body. Whether you’re concerned about the drugs a patient is already taking or the drugs you prescribe for treatment, this book helps you reduce risk and provide effective dental care.
  • Urgences odontologiques

    • 1st Edition
    • March 11, 2010
    • Rafael Toledo-Arenas + 1 more
    • French
    Tout praticien doit pouvoir prendre en charge immédiatement et efficacement les urgences qui se présentent à son cabinet, qu'il s'agisse d'urgence odontologique ou d'urgence médicale survenant au fauteuil lors du soin. Il en va de sa responsabilité. Par ailleurs, les urgences nécessitent une approche clinique méthodique et des connaissances particulières qui sont développées dans cet ouvrage. Entièrement rédigé sous forme de fiches claires et concises, enrichies par de nombreux arbres décisionnels et des illustrations originales en couleurs, ce livre donne au praticien toutes les clés pour une prise en charge réussie des urgences au cabinet dentaire : • Définition, épidémiologie, circonstances. • Terrain. • Signes d'appel et signes cliniques. • Diagnostic différentiel. • Premier geste. • Prise en charge secondaire. • Pronostic. • Que dire au patient. L'ouvrage estorganisé par type d'urgence (endodontiques, traumatiques, parodontales, médico-chirurgicales... neurologiques et dermatologiques. Il aborde également les procédures à suivre en cas d'accident médical survenant au cours d'un soin, qu'il s'agisse d'une urgence vitale avérée ou potentielle (asthme, crise convulsive, hyperventilation...)... Utilement complété par des tableaux clairs faisant le point sur les principaux médicaments et examens de laboratoire, cet ouvrage deviendra rapidement un outil indispensable au chirurgien-dentiste.
  • Clinical Innovation and Technology in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 22-1
    • March 9, 2010
    • Bernard J. Costello
    • English
    Articles include: Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment of Craniofacial Anomalies, Cleft Lip and Palate: An Update on Long-term Outcome Data, Outcomes and the Challenge of Evidence-Based Surgery, New Directions in Microvascular Reconstruction in the CMF Region, Skeletal Anchorage for Orthodontics, Orbital Surgery: State of the Art, Technology for Planning and Performing Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Craniofacial Regeneration: Current Techniques and Future Strategies, Bone Morphogenic Proteins in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Image Guidance Technology for Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, and Tissue Adhesives.
  • Dental Implants

    The Art and Science
    • 2nd Edition
    • March 9, 2010
    • Charles A. Babbush + 3 more
    • English
    For coverage of cutting-edge techniques and procedures, Dental Implants: The Art and Science is your "go to" reference! This edition includes 20 new chapters and coverage of the latest advances and research from leading dental implant experts. Topics range from the business of dental implants and risk management to new treatment techniques such as Teeth In A Day® and Teeth In An Hour™, the All-on-4 concept, Piezoelectric bone surgery, the new NobelActiveTM implant, the use of dental implants in children, and more. Over 1,100 full-color clinical photographs and illustrations bring concepts to life and provide step-by-step visuals for surgical and prosthetic techniques. If you’re looking for a comprehensive, up-to-date resource you can trust, Dental Implants is the book you need!
  • Gaz du sang facile

    • 1st Edition
    • March 8, 2010
    • Iain A M Hennessey + 3 more
    • French
    Les gaz du sang jouent un rôle déterminant pour le dépistage, la prise en charge et le suivi de très nombreuses pathologies aiguës et d'urgences chirurgicales. Leur importance en fait un examen clé pour la prise en charge des patients aigus, à rivalité avec l'ECG et la radiographie du thorax. La première partie de cet ouvrage présente des rappels de physiologie et de physiopathologie, les techniques de prélèvement, les valeurs de référence et les principes d'interprétation des résultats. La deuxième partie propose de nombreux dossiers cliniques à résoudre, avec des réponses détaillées en fin d'ouvrage, permettant au lecteur à la fois de s'entraîner à l'interprétation et d'intégrer le rôle de la gazométrie sanguine dans l'orientation diagnostique et la stratégie de prise en charge thérapeutique. Ce guide pratique couvre tous les aspects de l'analyse des gaz du sang : - quand, pourquoi et comment réaliser une gazométrie sanguine ? - mise en situation au travers de 25 dossiers cliniques commentés ; - un algorithme précis pour l'interprétation des résultats.
  • Handbook of Orthodontics

    • 1st Edition
    • February 4, 2010
    • Martyn T. Cobourne + 1 more
    • English
    Richly illustrated and in full colour throughout, the new HANDBOOK OF ORTHODONTICS presents the subject of orthodontics in an accessible, easy-to-read manner. Whilst maintaining a strong clinical focus throughout, this new volume provides the reader with a firm understanding of the problem of malocclusion and its management and addresses the controversies in modern orthodontics by taking an evidence-based look at current clinical practice. The book also presents a clear explanation of the basic sciences of relevance to the orthodontist, including an up-to-date look at craniofacial development, growth and syndromic conditions that affect this region.
  • Evaluation and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 21-4
    • January 5, 2010
    • Scott B. Boyd
    • English
    An important review on obstructive sleep apnea for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon! Topics include epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of obstructive sleep apnea; systematic evaluation of the OSA patient; upper airway imaging in the evaluation and surgical management of OSA; management of OSA by continuous positive airway pressure; oral appliances in the treatment of OSA; algorithms for surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea; surgery of the palate, tonsils and tongue; treatment of OSA by distraction osteogenesis; surgical management of OSA in the pediatric patient; anesthetic and postoperative management of the OSA patient, and much more!
  • Orofacial Trauma and Emergency Care, An Issue of Dental Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-4
    • December 24, 2009
    • Sami M. Chogle + 1 more
    • English
    An important review on trauma and emergency care for the general dentist! Topics will include medical and oro-facial evaluation, epidemiology of trauma to oro-facial structures, minor traumatic injuries to the primary and permanent dentition, major trauma to the oral and maxillofacial structures, developing and maintaining a “dental trauma kit”, management of trauma to supporting dental structures, psychological aspects of dental injuries, preventive strategies for traumatic injuries, medico-legal issues in traumatic injuries, and more!
  • Implant Dentistry

    A Practical Approach
    • 2nd Edition
    • December 9, 2009
    • Arun K. Garg
    • English
    Get the practical information you need to add dental implants to your practice! Dr. Arun Garg, a leading dental implant educator, clinician, and researcher, uses a clear, succinct writing style to inform and guide you through the full scope of dental implantology. A patient-focused approach covers surgical templates and techniques, sterilization, pharmacology, bone biology, complications, and more. A robust appendix offers handy information including insurance codes, consent forms, surgical tray set-ups, and food recipes for patients recovering from surgery.
  • Atlas of Oral Implantology

    • 3rd Edition
    • December 2, 2009
    • Pankaj Singh + 1 more
    • English
    Use this expert guide to enhance your skills in implant surgery! With more than 1,500 illustrations, Atlas of Oral Implantology, 3rd Edition covers key topics including diagnosis and planning, basic implant surgery, advanced implant surgery, implant prosthodontics, and implant management. You will learn how to select patients who are best suited for dental implants, evaluate host sites, select the proper type of implant for each patient, and place dental implants step-by-step. You’ll also learn to observe patients, diagnose incipient problems, institute remedial techniques for problems, and perform a wide variety of restorative modalities.