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Kaplan DAT 2008-2009 Edition (with CD-ROM) (Kaplan Dat (Dental Admission Test))

• Features:

  *New! Vivid, color charts and diagrams throughout to make learning more memorable

  *Updated! More of the DAT tips and concepts that you need to know right now

  *2 full-length practice tests, with detailed explanations for every answer

  *Intensive science and quantitative review

  *Reading Comprehension practice test

  *Effective strategies to maximize your score

  *Exclusive and realistic exercises created especially for the Perceptual Ability Test

Mosby's Review for the NBDE, Part II (Mosby's Review for the Nbde: Part 2 (National Board Dental Examination))

Mosby's Review for the NBDE, Part II is the perfect study companion for dental students who have passed Part I of the National Dental Board Exam and are preparing for Part II. This complete exam review provides crucial, current information on each of the major disciplines covered in Part II of the NBDE, including Endodontics, Operative Dentistry, Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery & Pain Control, Oral Diagnosis, Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, Patient Management, Periodontics, Pharmacology, and Prosthodontics. Material is presented in a concise, convenient outline format and arranged according to the specifications of the NBDE, utilizing detailed content points and supported by informative examples and illustrations.

• The point-by-point outline format conveys essential data and key points in a clean, streamlined fashion, eliminating the need to sift through thick, heavy paragraphs to find important facts.
• The exam-based progression of topics allows users to familiarize themselves with content in the same order in which they will encounter it on the exam, and to build conclusions based on previously presented material.
• Each section features 100 review questions that highlight important points of each topic and prepare students for both the exam content and testing procedures.
• An answer key with rationales illustrates logical approaches students should use in answering exam questions and reinforces principles addressed in each section.
• Tables and text boxes provide supplementary information and emphasize important data from the core text at a glance.
• Included Case Study CD-ROM presents detailed case scenarios that challenge students to apply the knowledge to real-world scenarios, just as they will be required to do on Part II of the exam.

Where There Is No Dentist

Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition

There is a holistic alternative to conventional dental treatments which can help you heal tooth pain, reduce tooth infections, halt tooth decay and inhibit gum disease. Learn about a flexible whole foods dietary program pioneered by the head of research at the National Dental Association, Weston Price D.D.S. that proved 90-95% effective in halting cavities. Cure Tooth Decay provides clear and easy to understand dental facts so you can make healthy, life affirming choices about your dental health, including a non-surgical approach to halt baby-bottle tooth decay. Learn five nutritional programs that Nagel used to cure his own cavities, and halt his daughter's severe cavities. Restore dental and oral health through nutrition and lifestyle, not harmful chemicals and surgery. Dr. Gallagher the president of the the Holistic Dental Association says, "Cure Tooth Decay is treasure-trove of wisdom as it takes the mystery out of dental health."

Contemporary Implant Dentistry

Turn to this new third edition for consistent outcomes on even your most complex implant cases! World-renowned dental implantologist Carl E. Misch gives you expert advice and guidance on the various surgical approaches to placing implants in the revision of his best-selling classic. Over 1,000 full-color illustrations depict details of implants, related materials, and surgical procedures, while well-known contributors (Mohamed Sharawy, Martha Warren Bidez, Adriano Piatelli, and others) share a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields. This third edition provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop and refine your skills and experience more consistent, predictable clinical outcomes.

• Thorough explanations of the rationale for implants and their specific characteristics discuss why different options work better for different patients; the rationale behind implant materials and sizes; and the overall science of osteointegrated implants - providing a full understanding of how implants behave under certain circumstances and how to make the best choices for implant patients.
• Chapter on Diagnostic Imaging and Techniques focuses on the latest technology available to determine patient conditions, familiarizing you with recent advances and how they apply to treatment planning principles.
• Section on Treatment Planning discusses the rationales for implant placement, variables in implants and patient conditions, and the four degrees of jaw bone density, Dr. Misch's best-known criterion for successful implant placement.
• Prepares you for actual treatment by reviewing scientific fundamentals such as applied anatomy, biomechanical principles, current biomaterials, prevention and management of dental infections, and pharmacologic considerations.
• Surgical procedure chapters are of benefit to the implant surgeon and are critical to the restoring dentist who wants to better understand and appreciate surgical concepts.

• Over 1,000 full-color illustrations depict details of implants, related materials, and surgical procedures.
• Brand-new coverage includes: Key Implant Positions and Number, Ideal Implant Surgery, Extraction Socket and Barrie Membrane Bone Grafts, Sinus Pathology and Complications of Sinus Grafts, Immediate Loading for a Single Tooth, Partially Edentulous and Completely Edentulous Patient.
• Important updates include indications and contraindications for rationale of biomechanical treatment plans, layered approach to bone grafting, autograft block bone grafting, soft tissue surgery, and implant esthetics and maintenance.
• A new chapter on Tissue Engineering uses current information on platelet-rich plasma membranes and other elements of tissue engineering so you can take advantage of appropriate materials.
• Emphasis on evidence-based implant outcomes provides valuable information on which procedures have the greatest likelihood of success and lowest risk of complications.

First Aid for the NBDE Part II (First Aid)

The new “bible” for NBDE Part II preparation! This high-yield, comprehensive review of topics examined on the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part II is written for dental students by recent dental graduates who aced the boards.

Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))

Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

With comprehensive descriptions of the basic oral surgery procedures performed in the general practitioner's office, Contemporary and Maxillofacial Surgery, 5th Edition is a valuable reference for any dental office. This book covers the basic concepts of evaluation, diagnosis, and patient management so that you can immediately apply these concepts to practice. Detailed photographs, line drawings and biological and technical explanations accompany the descriptions of basic techniques, and an overview provides you with a general understanding of more advanced techniques.

• Management of Medical Emergencies chapter provides essential information on preparing for and managing the most common emergencies that can occur in the dental office setting.
• Infection Control chapter describes proper cleaning and sterilization of the office environment, working surfaces, armamentarium, and personnel to help you prevent the injuries and illnesses that result from improper sterilizing and disinfecting.
• Suggestions for legal matters such as consent, risk management, insurance plans, and governmental rules and regulations in the Medicolegal Considerations chapter prepare you to minimize legal liabilities.
• Contemporary Implant Dentistry chapter reveals the latest developments in implant surgery including immediate loading as well as related complications to familiarize you with this rapidly growing area of dentistry.
• Consistent organization grouped by basic preparation and types of procedures helps you easily find the information you need.
• Comprehensive appendices offer convenient access to resources such as current price lists for key instruments, office record tips, sample drug schedules, examples of prescriptions, and consent forms.

• Full-color design shows soft tissues and surgical procedures in vibrant detail.
• Expanded content on implants, new instruments, and the latest technology help you treat your patients more effectively.
• An Evolve website includes video clips of basic procedures so you can observe key steps and techniques.
  

First Aid for the NBDE Part I (First Aid)

Pass the National Board Dental Exam with flying colors

At last the proven First Aid formula for exam success comes to the rescue of dental students in this first-ever book format review for the NBDE Part I. Written for students by students who've personally experienced the exam, and reviewed by top dental school faculty and practitioners, it puts at your fingertips…

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Be prepared to diagnose and manage any condition you encounter in your practice! This bestselling reference gives you direct access to a complete range of full-color clinical images and patient radiographs that illustrate the differentiating characteristics of lesions in the oral and maxillofacial region. Significantly revised and updated content throughout this edition brings you the latest information on the etiology, clinical features, histopathology, treatment, and prognosis of each disease entity, as well as cutting-edge topics such as bisphosphonate osteonecrosis, the oral complications associated with methamphetamine abuse, solitary fibrous tumors, gene mutation, and plasminogen deficiency.

• Over 1,300 clinical photos and radiographs, most in full color, facilitate identification and classification of lesions.
• Current concepts of pathogenesis and disease management help you understand the diseases that affect the oral and maxillofacial structures, formulate an accurate diagnosis, and institute proper treatment.
• Each chapter is logically organized by body system or disease group, enabling you to easily identify a specific condition.
• A comprehensive appendix of differential diagnosis among oral and maxillofacial disease processes helps you rule out invalid diagnoses.
• The bibliography divided by topic presented at the end of each chapter enables you to pursue supplemental literature.
• Highly accomplished authors and contributors with a broad range of clinical and classroom teaching experience provide well-balanced coverage of the entire subject.
• Chapter outlines at the beginning of each chapter allow immediate access to specific topics.

• Over 200 new illustrations have been added to this popular, visual reference.
• A new section on bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis thoroughly explores and illustrates this recently identified complication resulting from medications used to prevent bone loss in patients with multiple myeloma, metastatic tumors, and osteoporosis.
• A new section about the oral complications of methamphetamine abuse details characteristic oral manifestations such as "meth mouth caries" and factitial injuries.
• Expanded coverage of oral piercings, intraoral tattoos, and other body modifications includes unusual entities such as tongue splitting and charm needles.
• A new section on transient lingual papillitis sheds light on this common cause of transitory tongue irritation.
• A new section on solitary fibrous tumors familiarizes you with this popular designation for certain benign fibrous neoplasms.
• A new section on hypoplasminogenemia (ligneous conjunctivitis), or plasminogen deficiency, includes images from a patient case that illustrate the characteristic gingival lesions associated with this rare but fascinating systemic condition.
• A new section on hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia describes the characteristic oral manifestations that can lead you to accurately diagnose this condition, potentially preventing a woman with this disorder from having cytologically unusual cells misdiagnosed as carcinoma on her cervical PAP smears.
• A new section discusses the clinical and microscopic features of chronic ulcerative stomatitis, an immune-mediated condition of the oral mucosa that presents with erosive lesions and is often mistaken for lichen planus.
• The chapter on Forensic Dentistry has been thoroughly revised and updated by leading forensic odontology author, Dr. Edward Herschaft, to include the latest information on this fascinating topic.
• Several chapters have been updated to include the most current knowledge of specific gene mutations associated with hereditary oral disorders.