Dentistry Books

The unknown as well as a change in routine can be terrifying to children. By exposing children to what to expect at a dental visit, many fears can be erased. Youngsters will love going over the steps of a visit to the dentist,looking at and discussing the wonderful pictures and story. This book paves the way for a secure, comfortable dental experience, rather than the terrifying uncertainty. We gave this book to a friend's son for his birthday. It worked! His first visit to the dentist went so well!

This is a great book for young children who have never gone to a dentist before. There is not as much fear when you know what to expect. It gives great detail, talking about the noises and the smells in a dentist's office.

This is a delightful book that teaches children about a typical first visit to the dentist. For a child, a new experience can create anxiety, but Joey's experience shows going to the dentist can be an interesting learning adventure. The pictures are also a great way to tell Joey's story.

My daughter loves the book. She is 3 years old and it has really helped her feel more comfortable with going to the dentist. I like how you can read the full text or focus on the bold/colored text for quicker reading.

I bought this book for my niece before her first visit to the dentist, and it proved to be very helpful. We read it a couple of times before she went to the dentist so that she would know what to expect. The book is well written, has great pictures and an easy-to-understand story. I would recommend this book to everyone before their first visit to the dentist.

This book is good, not great, but good. It has lots of great information and very clear shematic diagrams with a focus on the head and neck. It's a good reference for any dental student to have. This book is NOT an anatomy altas and shouldn't be used as one, it is primarily a text, and it's a nice complement to your atlas.
However, the book has a couple of flaws. The book is organized in such a way that makes it very difficult to find the info that you are looking for. There's lots of great info in the book, it's just tough to find sometimes. Also, I don't feel that it gives the reader a good feeling of the 3D arrangement of structures. The book is also lacking some of the details you will need to know in dental school. There were also quite a few factual conflicts between this book and the information presented in my anatomy lectures. I don't know which was actually correct - the book or the professor.
Overall I'm glad I had this book as a reference in dental school.

Our head and neck class required us to get this book and we never even read it...I figure I will keep it for my own reference as anatomy is my favorite subject.

This text is useful in the teaching of gross anatomy to dental students, since it was written by a dentist who teaches anatomy to dental students. It is not a "complete" text; i.e., it does not go into much depth in parts of the body not directly related to dentistry. Not to say that it isn't good or accurate, just that if you want an in-depth text covering the entire body, there are better texts out there. But if you want a good text geared toward the dental student, this one works fine

While this book is a great help to undergraduate dental students, it does fall short in the incredibly specific structural identifications dental gross anatomy classes call for. However, I have seen the next addition which should be coming out soon and it is greatly improved-especially when it comes to bones (and specific structures) of the head. So buy it now if you are taking a gross anatomy course....but if you can afford to wait, then buy it later when the next addition is available.

This book is very informative and easy to read and understand. The chapters are short which means they are not trying to put in to much info all at once. I got this book for school and I actually enjoy reading it.

This edition combines the latest dental information with the best of teaching techniques to make this an extremely valuable text for anyone wanting to know more about dental assiting. An interactive CD-ROM, packaged with the book, makes this edition even more exciting!

The content is detailed, informative and sometimes repetitive, but please work on the presentation! One would think that by the 7th edition, most of the mistakes in this textbook would have been corrected. I've seen numerous spelling errors and typos, as well as missing figures. This gives it a really unprofessional look, despite all the diagrams and the "easy to read style". The editors should take a course in spelling and typing. If they do not have the time to do so, they should consider spending a few minutes to find out how the spellcheck option works. Proper spelling and grammar are very important, especially for an educational material such as a textbook. Hopefully the eighth edition will turn out to be a bit better.

I hate to say it, but unfortunately I was very unimpressed with this book. One good feature is the informative and concise descriptions of all the pathologies. These are useful.

However, the printing quality is very poor & the image quality is also bad especially for radiographs. It is really too bad that the pictures are so poor. I wouldn't recommend buying this book. I also own the Lexi Comp hard and soft tissue atlases and find them to be much more useful.

This is the only text I use for path anymore. Keep the others around for reference, but this is your main source. Lots of good prescriptions in the back. Great organization. Cuts out alot of the padding found in other texts. Don't be fooled by the slim profile, its jam packed with good and USEFUL info.

This atlas provides clear color photos highlighting the classic presentations of pathological lesions in and around the oral cavity. The text descriptions are a bit brief in some cases, but references are provided for further reading. I find it to be an excellent review and reference.

This is a fun read. A must have for any oral health professional.

From its quirky title through the painful truths of the profession, the writing is masterful. If you have a mind for tongue in cheek humor beautifully written, the book is for you. Not a subject you ever cared much about? It doesn't matter. This author makes it fun.

I enjoyed this book, but it was rather a slow read most of the time. Some really funny incidents are chronicled here. Best for people in the dental profession and not just the medical profession at large (like me.)

This book does two things - it give you an understanding of Pilates (and teaches you a home work-out) - and in the end shows you how to apply the principles in your work-life. It's enjoyable to read because the author's tone is light-hearted and she has included exercise illustrations performed by "real" people. I totally 'get' what the previous reviewer said about wanting more exercises, but in many ways, this book teaches you to "be your own trainer." Once you understand the philosophies of how to move your body, you are set free to apply them in your everyday life. Personally I am reminded to "wrap my ribcage and pull my navel to my spine" --- as I walk down the street, ride my bike...and even type this review.

This is a good new/bad news review. The book is beautifully done. The exercises are very clear and the pictures make them very easy to follow. As a good basic, easy to follow primer on pilates exercises for your back, this is a great book. However, I really expected this to be about stretches, breathing techniques you could do while seated at your desk. In fact, only the last 40 pages of the 155 page book deals with this kind of help. The rest is just pilates 101. I was expecting 155 pages on the "seated professional" topic. Not just 40 pages. So, for me, the book was not worth the cost.

I just purchased this book and it's great. It's written in a very clear and informative way and the illustrations of actual people doing the exercises are very easy to understand and follow. I recommend this book to anyone who sits in a chair alot whether for work or just even watching television. It's full of easy to do stretches and even has a section of pilates mat exercises. As a pilates instructor myself, I've read just about every book out there and this one is one that I will pass on to my clients, friends and family. I definitely recommend this book as a guide to helping your body feel better.

As the title implies, this book is a dictionary, nothing more. I was sorely disappointed to find out that there were no pictures, diagrams, or illustrations in this book whatsoever. It does include almost every word you could think of for a dental reference, but I hoped it would have more on the morphology and anatomy of teeth. For instance, if someone wondered what a marginal ridge was, it would tell them, but without a picture to show where they are, it is very hard to grasp the concept. I would not reccommend this book for someone looking for clarification of oral structures, only for people who only want to know what something is, not where.

I liked the dictionary as I could find most of the terms I looked for. Several of them had colorful illustrations.

I just wanted to respond to the only review on this book. It is a dictionary not a picture book. If you want pictures you'll want to look at Delmars Dental Assisting or another book teaching dental. This book has most of the words I needed to find while attending college. It is for definition of dental terminology, great for students.

There are a lot of books on dental practice management. Many of them are based on ideas that feel good or that worked in one dentist's office. "Mystery Patients" is different. What makes it such a valuable practice management resource is that Suzanne Boswell has taken the trouble to actually research what works and what doesn't. She does this in two different ways.
The first way relates to her use of the title, "Mystery Patient." When she is hired as a consultant, she first makes an appointment with the practice under a pseudonym. She then visits the practice before the doctor or staff have met her so she can see it through the eyes of the patient. You may wonder why the cover shows her wearing a mask. This is so that, if you hire her as a consultant, you won't be able to recognize her when she shows up in your chair--hence, she is the "mystery patient." From these visits, she has an objective view of how real dental practices really treat their patients.

Additionally, she conducts numerous surveys and focus groups to discuss with real people what dental office policies and behaviors turn them off and turn them on. The information she presents in her book is therefore of great worth, being based on actual findings. I have tried her ideas in my practice, and, without fail, they all work. Because of careful, objective research, she understands patients and the dental business. She gets five stars from me for that.

This book, written by a non-dental professional, attempts to present some ideas on how to gain and retain patients by getting opinions from a group of mystery patients over a wide socioeconomic background.

However, most of the useful tips mentioned in the book are either common knowledge or obviously obtained from interviews with experienced private practitioners. The rest of the information comes from patient feedback. This is where the young practitioner ought to be very cautious.

I would not advise any budding practitioner to take the rest of the "straight from the patient's mouth" information too seriously. One should realise that the patient's perspective is often self-centered. Those who seldom visit the dentist would have their own perspectives prejudices. One patient may complain that the lighting in your office is too dim. Another one may complain that it's too bright. Who do you listen to? The majority? No.

Ms Boswell mentions about pushy dentists that some patients dislike. Was the dentist really pushy about the crown like the patient claimed? There are people who don't believe that their endodontically hollowed tooth needs to be crowned and no amount of persuasion from any dentist will work. Should dentists be casual about such indications just because some patients may find them pushy? There are also patients who find dentists pushy for insisting on root canal before a non-vital tooth is crowned. Should the dentist relent and crown those non-vital teeth without root canal if the majority of his patients don't understand?

All the anecdotes of "mistakes" made by dentists, take only the patient's point of view into consideration. This is unfair unless the patient has first been evaluated and found to be reasonable and knowledgeable. The bulk of complaints that the average dental practice gets could well come from patients who are difficult, those do not want or feel like they need treatment in the first place or those who think they can instruct the dentist to do what they want.

If a dentist offends a patient who is keen on treatment, then he is making a big mistake. However, successful practice is all about knowing when to do and when not to do. It's also about knowing who to treat and who not to treat. Some patients are absolute contraindications by virtue of their attitudes. These are people who will have nothing positive to say about you. You will not mind missing a mouth full of implants by keeping them out of your office.

So do I listen to my patients? Yes, I do, but I only listen to a few of my regular A1 patients who want me to be successful in the long term. Yes, like in any other business, it's easier to make money by maintaining and getting recommendations from your current pool of patients who already like you than seeking out prospectives from the unknown. Contrary to Ms Boswell's claims, your tryly good patients will be very interested in the workings and continued success of your practice. I would not change my practices or policies for anyone else. A very successful dental practitioner once said that 80% of your income comes from 20% of your patients. Many beginners make the mistake of trying to grab every single patient that comes through the door. Ms Boswell should realise that the top practitioners in her country often try to cut down on that 80% and increase that 20%.

Budding practitioners would be better off reading something written by an experienced, handson practitioner. Dynamic Dentistry and Wet-Fingered Dentistry are two excellent books that come to mind. Don't ever take any anonymous "mystery patient's" opinions too seriously. Keep upgrading your skills, listen to the leaders in the industry and listen only to your most loyal patients.

I have attended numerous dental practice promotion seminars over the past 25 years Nothing has grabbed my attention like this book. After 28 years in dental practice you make a lot of mistakes and rediscover a lot of truths that others have no doubt learnt the hard way.

Boy do I wish I had had this book in hand when I first started out. So much of what I see are the truths I rediscovered and so many of them are thing I was just beginning to discover after such a long time This book will short-circuit a very long learning process. Ever page contains a gem every chapter is a storehouse of invaluable money making tips and hints

Dr Jeremy H ROURKE

One of the few text books that I actually chose to keep from one of my college classes. A.J. McMichael makes some keen observations on the shift to the battle over resources in days present and ever increasingly so in days to come. Puts in perspective the plight of the Third World and developing nations and how the interplay of colonialism, imperialism, capitalism and other isms affect our global commons. A must for policy makers, politicians and anyone seeking answers behind some of the sensationalized TV footage we tend to see these days.

This volume is interesting but it tries to cover too much. The author also makes too many unsupported claims and over-generalizations.

An ok introduction to the complex topics in this field.

Dr.Tony McMichael, author of numerous IPCC and WHO reports on climate change, has here assembled an astounding array of information on the human species and how we have come to put our own health and the planet at risk. Designed for the general reader, though authoritative, Planetary Overload makes an ideal item for your personal bookshelf or for assignment in college classes.

McMichael is particularly good at putting human health in a social context since many current threats are on a population basis and fueled (literally) by human consumption, production, and population.

Planetary Overload presents a useful and interesting overview on human evolution, the connection between health and wealth in various countries,a section on global climate change and its direct and indirect health effects from heat, extreme weather events,the spread of infectious disease and the like. There are also startling summaries of the effects of urbanization and forest destruction, and, best of all, sane perspectives on the importance of politics and involvement for solving these growing health threats.

A brilliant synthesis of biology and medicine, economics, and politics, Planetary Overload puts McMichael in the first rank of concerned scientists and public intellectuals.

Well this book is very detailed, which can be a good thing if you are wanting to learn. Also boring to read. Overall it covers the basics very well.

I am a second year dental student and find this book to be comprehensive in its theoretical approach and practice of preventive dentistry in private and public health sectors. A university level background in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and dental materials are necessary to understand some of the more advanced concepts.

Each chapter beings with clearly stated objectives highlighting the subject matter that the authors consider essential. Key words and concepts appear in bold, italicized letters. Throughout each chapter there are true-and-false and multiple choice questions. The correct answers given as well as thorough explanations as to why the other multiple choice answers are wrong. This comprehensive approach enhanced my knowledge and understanding of the material. Each chapter concludes with a series of auto evaluation questions highlighting the essential information in each chapter. As a result, I did not have to read and then re-read each chapter.

The following topics are discussed in-depth: Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry and its relevance to today's dental practice; The Development and Structure of Dental Plaque, Calculus, and other Tooth-adherent Organic Materials; The Developing Carious Lesion; The Role of Dental Plaque in the Etiology and Progress of Periodontal Disease; Various types of Toothbrushes and Tooth brushing Techniques; Dentifrices, Mouth Rinses, and Chewing Gums; Supplemental Oral Health Self-Care; Water Fluoridation; Pit-and-Fissure Sealants; Oral Biological Defenses in Tooth Demineralization and Remineralization; Caries Activity Testing; Periodontal Disease Prevention; Sugar and Other Sweeteners; Nutrition, Diet, and Oral Conditions; Understanding Human Motivation in Oral Care; Dental Public Health Programs; Preventive Oral Health in Early Childhood; Oral Health Promotion in Schools; Preventive Oral Health Care for Compromised Individuals; Geriatric Dental Care; Primary Preventive Dentistry in Hospital Settings; and Rationale, Guidelines, and Procedures for Prevention of Plaque-associated diseases. Different age and health status groups are also considered including pedodontic, geriodontic, handicapped, and hospitalized individuals. Finally, there is a chapter on how to use risk assessment to integrate prevention into the total treatment plan.

As a practicing dental hygienist, I found this book helpful. It is a great review for all professionals in the dental field.

The book is very technical and some areas are not smooth reading. I did find a few helpful sections such as the one on Topical Fluoride. However, I do think I will refer to the Wilkins text more often.

If you are looking for a different style of writing or different perspective (and have the extra money to spend) then I would recommend this book. It is good for researching certain topics.