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Dentistry. The magazine for the general practice team, 3rd edition
Hattab: Fluorides
Light T. S. and Cappuccino C. C. (1975) Determination of fluoride in toothpaste using an ion-selective electrode. J. Chem. Educ. 52,247-250.
Lindahl C. B. (1983) Fluoride and monofluorophosphate analysis. Caries Res. 17, 9-20. Marthaler T. M. (1984) Explanation for changing patterns of disease in Western world. In Guggenheim B. (ed.), Cariology Today. Zurich, Karger, pp. 13-23. McCann H. G. (1968) Determination of fluoride in mineralized tissues using the fluoride ion electrode. Arch. Oral Biol. 13, 475-477.
in toothpaste
analysis
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Orion Research Incorporation (1977) Instruction Manual on Fluoride Electrodes. Cambridge, MA. Pearce E. I. F. (1974) A laboratory evaluation of New Zealand fluoride toothpaste. NZ Dent. J. 70, 98-108.
Taves D. R. (1968) Separation of fluoride by rapid diffusion using hexamethyldisiloxane. Talanta 15, 969-974. US Food and Drug Administration (1980) Establishment of a Monograph on Anticaries Drug Products for Over-thecounter Human Use; Proposed Rulemaking (Part IV). Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
Correspondence should be addressed to: Dr F. N. Hattab, Department of Cariology and Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Book Reviews Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Face. Daniel Marchac. Pp. 1 10. 1988. Berlin, Springer. Hardback, DMI 58.
Dentistry. The Magazine for the General Team, 3rd edition. Videotape. London, Dentistry. f 50 p.a.
Practice
This small, copiously illustrated book is essentially a ‘craft manual’, illustrating the various techniques favoured by its author, Daniel Marchac, in the repair of facial defects following the excision of basal cell carcinomas. As such, it is mainly of interest to those specialities dealing with facial skin cancer, dermatologists, and plastic, occuloplastic and maxillofacial surgeons. Daniel Marchac is a French plastic surgeon, well known to British oral and maxillofacial surgeons for his contributions to craniofacial surgery, and it is no surprise that his book has a distinctly Gallic bias, with an emphasis on Dufourmental and subcutaneous pedicle flaps. Although the use of these flaps and their indications are thoroughly described, many other flaps in common use are mentioned only in passing, if at all. The illustrations are well chosen and very clear, although one could make the usual criticism of the use of black and white photographs which do not allow the proper assessment of cosmetic results. It is, however, very refreshing that the author has contributed not just an atlas of skin flaps, but has analysed his cases for both oncological and aesthetic results over a 3-year follow-up. As basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant tumour in man and over 93 per cent occur in the cervicofacial region, where they are visible and diagnosable by the knowledgeable practitioner, dentists should be aware of the common presentations of these lesions. A significant number of elderly patients referred with oral surgical problems to hospital are found to have skin cancer as an incidental finding. However, this book is too specialized and limited in its scope to serve as an introductory guide but possibly deserves a place on the shelves of some oral surgery departments. R. A. Ord
This videotape is the third in the series produced and edited by Roy Higson, a general dental practitioner in Stockport, for dentists and the dental team. The format is essentially that of a magazine, not dissimilar to the Sunday colour supplements. There are six items in all starting with an interview by a sceptical Editor with Michael Rich, an enthusiast on computers in dental practice. Investment is justified largely in terms of the higher rate of kept recall appointments and indeed much of the advice offered is of relevance to those who have yet to take the plunge. The next three items, on dental health education, a practice profile of the Medlock Nursery School in Manchester and toothbrush design, are of interest to all members of the dental team: the latter would even be useful for entertaining patients in the waiting room. The three final items are all of clinical interest, that on the application of rubber dam for endodontics by J:llian Webber shows a simple technique for an anterior tooth which should encourage the doubters to adopt this technique more widely. The section on the plaque index, although informative, was unnecessarily lengthy. The final item on impression materials was helpful, in particular showing different techniques with the same materials. In general, this is a professionally produced videotape, using confident presenters, many of whom are wellrespected dental practitioners in their own fields. It is undoubtedly a worthwhile attempt at reaching those dentists who do not appear to attend postgraduate courses and, if successful, should enable the editor to pursue topics in greater depth. W. N. Mason
Light T. S. and Cappuccino C. C. (1975) Determination of fluoride in toothpaste using an ion-selective electrode. J. Chem. Educ. 52,247-250.
Lindahl C. B. (1983) Fluoride and monofluorophosphate analysis. Caries Res. 17, 9-20. Marthaler T. M. (1984) Explanation for changing patterns of disease in Western world. In Guggenheim B. (ed.), Cariology Today. Zurich, Karger, pp. 13-23. McCann H. G. (1968) Determination of fluoride in mineralized tissues using the fluoride ion electrode. Arch. Oral Biol. 13, 475-477.
in toothpaste
analysis
83
Orion Research Incorporation (1977) Instruction Manual on Fluoride Electrodes. Cambridge, MA. Pearce E. I. F. (1974) A laboratory evaluation of New Zealand fluoride toothpaste. NZ Dent. J. 70, 98-108.
Taves D. R. (1968) Separation of fluoride by rapid diffusion using hexamethyldisiloxane. Talanta 15, 969-974. US Food and Drug Administration (1980) Establishment of a Monograph on Anticaries Drug Products for Over-thecounter Human Use; Proposed Rulemaking (Part IV). Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
Correspondence should be addressed to: Dr F. N. Hattab, Department of Cariology and Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Book Reviews Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Face. Daniel Marchac. Pp. 1 10. 1988. Berlin, Springer. Hardback, DMI 58.
Dentistry. The Magazine for the General Team, 3rd edition. Videotape. London, Dentistry. f 50 p.a.
Practice
This small, copiously illustrated book is essentially a ‘craft manual’, illustrating the various techniques favoured by its author, Daniel Marchac, in the repair of facial defects following the excision of basal cell carcinomas. As such, it is mainly of interest to those specialities dealing with facial skin cancer, dermatologists, and plastic, occuloplastic and maxillofacial surgeons. Daniel Marchac is a French plastic surgeon, well known to British oral and maxillofacial surgeons for his contributions to craniofacial surgery, and it is no surprise that his book has a distinctly Gallic bias, with an emphasis on Dufourmental and subcutaneous pedicle flaps. Although the use of these flaps and their indications are thoroughly described, many other flaps in common use are mentioned only in passing, if at all. The illustrations are well chosen and very clear, although one could make the usual criticism of the use of black and white photographs which do not allow the proper assessment of cosmetic results. It is, however, very refreshing that the author has contributed not just an atlas of skin flaps, but has analysed his cases for both oncological and aesthetic results over a 3-year follow-up. As basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant tumour in man and over 93 per cent occur in the cervicofacial region, where they are visible and diagnosable by the knowledgeable practitioner, dentists should be aware of the common presentations of these lesions. A significant number of elderly patients referred with oral surgical problems to hospital are found to have skin cancer as an incidental finding. However, this book is too specialized and limited in its scope to serve as an introductory guide but possibly deserves a place on the shelves of some oral surgery departments. R. A. Ord
This videotape is the third in the series produced and edited by Roy Higson, a general dental practitioner in Stockport, for dentists and the dental team. The format is essentially that of a magazine, not dissimilar to the Sunday colour supplements. There are six items in all starting with an interview by a sceptical Editor with Michael Rich, an enthusiast on computers in dental practice. Investment is justified largely in terms of the higher rate of kept recall appointments and indeed much of the advice offered is of relevance to those who have yet to take the plunge. The next three items, on dental health education, a practice profile of the Medlock Nursery School in Manchester and toothbrush design, are of interest to all members of the dental team: the latter would even be useful for entertaining patients in the waiting room. The three final items are all of clinical interest, that on the application of rubber dam for endodontics by J:llian Webber shows a simple technique for an anterior tooth which should encourage the doubters to adopt this technique more widely. The section on the plaque index, although informative, was unnecessarily lengthy. The final item on impression materials was helpful, in particular showing different techniques with the same materials. In general, this is a professionally produced videotape, using confident presenters, many of whom are wellrespected dental practitioners in their own fields. It is undoubtedly a worthwhile attempt at reaching those dentists who do not appear to attend postgraduate courses and, if successful, should enable the editor to pursue topics in greater depth. W. N. Mason