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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY. By Michael Cohen, D.M.D., et al., St. Louis, lY57, The C. V. Mosby Company. Pp. 589, 395 illustrations, including 9 in color, indexed. Price $14.75. The material is this textbook is presented by Dr. Cohen and 17 contributing authors. It covers the various phases of dentistry encountered in the practice of dentistry for children. The book may very well serve as a text for undergraduate and graduate teaching, and as a splendid reference book for the general practitioner of dentistry. There are 17 chapters, some of which have coauthors; this tends to give a diverse and broad coverage of the material. The book begins with the embryologic development of the .head, face and oral cavity. Following this is a discussion of the physical growth as well as the psychologic development of the child. With this as background, the authors devote considerable space to the evolution and care of the primary and transitional dentitions. The recognition and treatment of the diseases of the teeth and supporting structures and the soft tissues of the oral cavity are well presented. The chapter, “Psychological Development of the Child,” it seems to the reviewer, is too involved and fails to delineate practical procedures for patient management in the dental office. The chapter, “The Handicapped Child,” is a very definite asset to the book because of the relatively recent recognition of the desperate need for dental service among this group of patients. The book closes with a chapter on the public health aspects of dentistry for children, which is most timely since the dentist in his community is more and more sought after to plan and initiate a dental program. Pediatric Dentistry has a great deal to offer those who are interested in the practice of dentistry for children. L. S. Pettit, D.D.S.
A TEXT-BOOK OF ORTHODONTIA. By Robert H. W. Strang, M.D., D.D.S., and Will M. Thompson, B.S., D.D.S., ed. 4, Philadelphia, 1958, Lea & Febiger. Pp. 880, 1178 illustrations on 647 figures and 5 plates, some in color, indexed. Price $20.00. For the first time this book has a coauthor, which means that it will continue to be published for years to come. The senior author welcomed the junior author first as a student, subsequently as an associate instructor in courses given by the senior author, and later as his aid in prior editions. The authors have as their main object the foundation, both in theory and in technique, of the edgewise arch appliance. Since the book was limited to one appliance, it was possible to describe every technical procedure in a detailed, step-by-step procedure. The junior author was given the task of preparing the chapter dealing with cephalometrics, an entirely new and valuable addition to this volume. This material was interwoven into the text of the book and, whenever possible, correlated within the well-arranged chapters on treatment of malocclusion. 191
192
BOOK
REVIEWS
J. Pros. Jan.-Feb.,
Den. 1960
The material covered is quite detailed at times from a technical standpoint. Descriptive writing alone does not suffice in these instances, and the profuse use of figures, diagrams, and photographs helps to clarify these areas ; the excellent quality of the paper enhances the illustrations. Unlike other textbooks, this one is unique in that it attempts to describe completely only one type of appliance. The reviewer feels that it accomplishes its purpose and reaches those who want a basic background in the edgewise arch orthodontic appliance. Benjamin H. Williams, D.D.S.
DESIGN FOR MAJOR CLEFT PALATE. By Horace Hayman Boyle, F.D.S., H.D.D., (R.C.S.EDIN.), H.D.D., L.D.S. (R.F.P.S.GLAS.), L ondon, 1957, Staples Press Limited. Pp. 120, 65 illustrations, indexed. Price $6.00. “This book has been prepared primarily for the dentist who is interested in the unusual prosthodontic problem. It has been designed also for the information of the dental technician, in order that the two can follow out procedures in their sequence.” These statements taken from the author’s preface state the purpose of this short book. Of the 120 pages, only 40 are actually spent on a description of the technique of constructing an appliance for a cleft palate. The rest of the book is made up of a great many photographs illustrating the high points in the construction of protheses for 5 patients. The subject matter is well organized. The book is concise and this is one of its shortcomings, because it does not give detailed instructions, on how to do some steps which are in themselves very complex. The text is hard to follow at times because certain theories, important to the author’s technique, are mentioned but never fully explained. The quality of the binding and of the photographs is very poor. The author attempts to show how to construct a complete denture with an obturator for a cleft palate. He describes an impression method, the setting of the teeth, and the construction of the obturator. His views on the subject of saving teeth are not in accordance with those generally held in this country :and may evoke some comment among the readers. Though Dr. Boyle had a laudable purpose in writing this book, I do not believe that his mission was accomplished. There are some, interesting facts, but not enough detailed information to help a dentist construct a denture for a patient with a cleft palate. James B. Boucher, D.D.S.
PHARMACOLOGY AND ORAL THERAPEUTICS. By Edward C. Dobbs, B.S., D.D.S., F.A.C.D., St. Louis, 1956, ‘The C. V. Mosby Company. Pp. 579, indexed, illustrated. Price $9.00. This is the eleventh revised edition of a book first published in 1909. It is designed primarily as a teaching aid for dental students and hygienists studying pharmacology, and for practicing dentists as a reference book on newer drugs and preparations. The contents are divided into two sections. The first section is restricted to pharmacology; the second is allocated to the study of dental and oral therapeutics-a unique feature. The author has classified drugs according to their therapeutic effect, e.g., drugs which depress the central nervous system, drugs which stimulate the central nervous system, general anesthetics, local ansethetics, drugs which affect the heart and blood, and those which affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems, etc. Each drug is listed usually by trade name, generic and, chemical composition, its pharmacodynamics, common usage, possible side effects, dosage, and toxicity. These monographs are concise and relevant, and show that the author has been guided by his extensive classroom experience and clinical practice.
REVIEWS
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY. By Michael Cohen, D.M.D., et al., St. Louis, lY57, The C. V. Mosby Company. Pp. 589, 395 illustrations, including 9 in color, indexed. Price $14.75. The material is this textbook is presented by Dr. Cohen and 17 contributing authors. It covers the various phases of dentistry encountered in the practice of dentistry for children. The book may very well serve as a text for undergraduate and graduate teaching, and as a splendid reference book for the general practitioner of dentistry. There are 17 chapters, some of which have coauthors; this tends to give a diverse and broad coverage of the material. The book begins with the embryologic development of the .head, face and oral cavity. Following this is a discussion of the physical growth as well as the psychologic development of the child. With this as background, the authors devote considerable space to the evolution and care of the primary and transitional dentitions. The recognition and treatment of the diseases of the teeth and supporting structures and the soft tissues of the oral cavity are well presented. The chapter, “Psychological Development of the Child,” it seems to the reviewer, is too involved and fails to delineate practical procedures for patient management in the dental office. The chapter, “The Handicapped Child,” is a very definite asset to the book because of the relatively recent recognition of the desperate need for dental service among this group of patients. The book closes with a chapter on the public health aspects of dentistry for children, which is most timely since the dentist in his community is more and more sought after to plan and initiate a dental program. Pediatric Dentistry has a great deal to offer those who are interested in the practice of dentistry for children. L. S. Pettit, D.D.S.
A TEXT-BOOK OF ORTHODONTIA. By Robert H. W. Strang, M.D., D.D.S., and Will M. Thompson, B.S., D.D.S., ed. 4, Philadelphia, 1958, Lea & Febiger. Pp. 880, 1178 illustrations on 647 figures and 5 plates, some in color, indexed. Price $20.00. For the first time this book has a coauthor, which means that it will continue to be published for years to come. The senior author welcomed the junior author first as a student, subsequently as an associate instructor in courses given by the senior author, and later as his aid in prior editions. The authors have as their main object the foundation, both in theory and in technique, of the edgewise arch appliance. Since the book was limited to one appliance, it was possible to describe every technical procedure in a detailed, step-by-step procedure. The junior author was given the task of preparing the chapter dealing with cephalometrics, an entirely new and valuable addition to this volume. This material was interwoven into the text of the book and, whenever possible, correlated within the well-arranged chapters on treatment of malocclusion. 191
192
BOOK
REVIEWS
J. Pros. Jan.-Feb.,
Den. 1960
The material covered is quite detailed at times from a technical standpoint. Descriptive writing alone does not suffice in these instances, and the profuse use of figures, diagrams, and photographs helps to clarify these areas ; the excellent quality of the paper enhances the illustrations. Unlike other textbooks, this one is unique in that it attempts to describe completely only one type of appliance. The reviewer feels that it accomplishes its purpose and reaches those who want a basic background in the edgewise arch orthodontic appliance. Benjamin H. Williams, D.D.S.
DESIGN FOR MAJOR CLEFT PALATE. By Horace Hayman Boyle, F.D.S., H.D.D., (R.C.S.EDIN.), H.D.D., L.D.S. (R.F.P.S.GLAS.), L ondon, 1957, Staples Press Limited. Pp. 120, 65 illustrations, indexed. Price $6.00. “This book has been prepared primarily for the dentist who is interested in the unusual prosthodontic problem. It has been designed also for the information of the dental technician, in order that the two can follow out procedures in their sequence.” These statements taken from the author’s preface state the purpose of this short book. Of the 120 pages, only 40 are actually spent on a description of the technique of constructing an appliance for a cleft palate. The rest of the book is made up of a great many photographs illustrating the high points in the construction of protheses for 5 patients. The subject matter is well organized. The book is concise and this is one of its shortcomings, because it does not give detailed instructions, on how to do some steps which are in themselves very complex. The text is hard to follow at times because certain theories, important to the author’s technique, are mentioned but never fully explained. The quality of the binding and of the photographs is very poor. The author attempts to show how to construct a complete denture with an obturator for a cleft palate. He describes an impression method, the setting of the teeth, and the construction of the obturator. His views on the subject of saving teeth are not in accordance with those generally held in this country :and may evoke some comment among the readers. Though Dr. Boyle had a laudable purpose in writing this book, I do not believe that his mission was accomplished. There are some, interesting facts, but not enough detailed information to help a dentist construct a denture for a patient with a cleft palate. James B. Boucher, D.D.S.
PHARMACOLOGY AND ORAL THERAPEUTICS. By Edward C. Dobbs, B.S., D.D.S., F.A.C.D., St. Louis, 1956, ‘The C. V. Mosby Company. Pp. 579, indexed, illustrated. Price $9.00. This is the eleventh revised edition of a book first published in 1909. It is designed primarily as a teaching aid for dental students and hygienists studying pharmacology, and for practicing dentists as a reference book on newer drugs and preparations. The contents are divided into two sections. The first section is restricted to pharmacology; the second is allocated to the study of dental and oral therapeutics-a unique feature. The author has classified drugs according to their therapeutic effect, e.g., drugs which depress the central nervous system, drugs which stimulate the central nervous system, general anesthetics, local ansethetics, drugs which affect the heart and blood, and those which affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems, etc. Each drug is listed usually by trade name, generic and, chemical composition, its pharmacodynamics, common usage, possible side effects, dosage, and toxicity. These monographs are concise and relevant, and show that the author has been guided by his extensive classroom experience and clinical practice.