REVIEWS explanation of the causes and manage- There is a detailed section on patient links to other relevant chapters. This ment of medical emergencies. I would selection and the importance of is useful for students and practition- recommend this book to dental profes- identifying patients with risk factors. ers as many will dive into chapters one sionals who want to use current best Treatment planning follows where it at a time and be signposted to others. practices and principles in the man- discusses which implants are most From first impressions, the layout of agement of medical emergencies in suitable in various clinical situations the book, with its many diagrams and the dental practice. It would also be a and the rationale behind their selec- boxes containing key points, makes it helpful study aid to those taking under- tion. It discusses the restorative options easy to read. graduate or royal college examinations. for implants; however, this section felt Dental public health is now estab- I know that I would have found it to be rushed and lacked in-depth detail. lished as a core topic in undergraduate very helpful indeed. It then flows into the various surgical curricula and is shaping oral health M. Stewart techniques. Bone augmentation pro- policy and the delivery of oral health cedures appropriately ensue, followed services. The authors see dental public IMPLANT DENTISTRY AT A GLANCE by the management of postoperative health as a way of developing the J. Malet, F. Mora, complications. reader’s analytical skills, with an end P. Bouchard ‘Implant dentistry’ beautifully deliv- product of a practitioner who has a Wiley-Blackwell price £24.99; pp 144 ers the section on bone augmentation. wider ethical perspective on his role ISBN 9781444337440 The concepts of bone augmentation can in providing care within a community be very difficult to grasp for those who and a questioning approach to the have not been privileged enough to see delivery of care. This influences the the procedures carried out clinically. book in that there are many discus- This book is the first edition of the ‘at The illustrations and their captions sion points presented within the text a glance’ series to cover the topic of clearly describe the procedures involved that are designed to stimulate debate implant dentistry. It follows the easy- in block bone grafting, split osteoto- and discussion. However, some of to-read format that is synonymous with mies, sinus lift elevations and alveolar the discussion points are very broad, the ‘at a glance’ textbooks, refreshingly distraction, in a stepwise easily com- challenging scenarios, which would be short and concise. The book is aimed prehendible fashion. difficult for the average undergraduate at undergraduate dentists and general In summary, this fantastic book to consider without the stimulation and dental practitioners, providing a nice would be a great addition to an under- help of fellow students or a facilitator. overview of implant dentistry without graduate or general dental practitioner’s These points would be very useful as delving into complex detail that would library, providing them with essential material for use in small group teach- ultimately lead to confusion for those basic knowledge of dental implants, ing of undergraduates, DFTs and SHOs, lacking implant experience. so they can educate their patients on and would be a good way of getting the The book contains 50 chapters, the subject. Those wishing to become most benefit from the book. which are divided into six main sec- involved in dental implant provision Principles of dental public health tions including the basic principles of will need to seek further reading from a should be considered as essential as implant dentistry, patient evaluation/ core textbook. knowing principles of clinical pro- selection, treatment planning, surgi- M. Durkan cedures. For the oral health team to cal techniques, bone augmentation, reduce dental disease, education is and complications/postoperative care. ESSENTIAL DENTAL PUBLIC key. The authors have produced a Each chapter is presented as a two-page HEALTH, 2ND EDITION concise summary of dental public spread, with illustrations and clinical B. Daly, P. Batchelor, health, never an easy thing to produce. E. T. Treasure, R. G. Watt photographs on the left and text on the It will be invaluable not only Oxford University Press right, which is easy on the eye. price £26.99; pp 264 for undergraduates but also for pro- This textbook is very systematic in its ISBN 9780199679379 fessions complimentary to dentistry approach to its discussion on implant learning about dental public health. dentistry. It begins by explaining the Postgraduate students and practitioners process of osseointegration, indicat- will find it a useful reference. I found it ing why implants are well received by This book identifies the link between to be well laid out, interesting and their host environment and the science public health and clinical practice with a very readable book. I’m sure I will behind it. a strong emphasis on evidence-based refer to it at various times throughout It moves on to discuss the anatomy medicine. It is an ideal introduction my dental career. of the upper and lower jaws, texture of to public health for dental under- F. Stoops the bone and their anatomical struc- graduates. This 264 page book contains tures. It describes the different types of four parts that are split into chapters. implants available in terms of height, The beginning of each chapter features width, shape and surface texture. learning objectives and a list of chapter 438 BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL VOLUME 215 NO. 8 OCT 26 2013 © 2013 Macmillan Publishers Limited. All rights reserved.