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Handbook no. 2: Gingivitis
BOOK
REVIEWS
DENTAL PRACTITIONER L.D.S.R.C.S. Baltimore,
HANDBOOKS. 1965, The Williams
General Editor: & Wilkins Co.
Donald D. Derrick,
D.D.S.,
These are the first four in a new series called the Dental Practitioner Handbooks. The aim is to have each book present the essentials of a subject in a concise, readable, and easily assimilated form. Each book reads like a comprehensive chapter from a textbook on the subject. The publishers are to be commended on their venture since the Handbooks are of an excellent standard. All four books are soft-cover editions. HANDBOOK NO. 1: SILVER AMALGAM IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. B.D.S., L.D.S.R.C.S., D.D.S. Pp. 79, illustrated. Price $4.35.
I. D. Gainsford,
This handbook serves as a stimulating refresher course for the student and the practitioner alike. It is a thorough evaluation of most of the research on amalgam to date. HANDBOOK NO. 2: GINGIVITIS. W. G. Cross, M.B.,‘M.S., L.R.C.P., L.D.S.R.C.S. Pp. 44, illustrated. Price $3.75.
B.D.S. (Hons.),
M.R.C.S.,
The acute and chronic forms of gingivitis are discussed. The author emphasizes the importance of its treatment, and rightly points out that failure to recognize and treat gingivitis is the initial step in periodontal disease. HANDBOOK NO. 3: FRACTURES OF THE MIDDLE THIRD SKELETON. H. C. Killey, F.D.S.R.C.S., F.D.S., H.D.D.R.C.S., F.I.C.S. Pp. 64, illustrated. Price $4.00.
OF THE L.R.C.P.,
FACIAL M.R.C.S.,
The author’s main objectives are the diagnosis and treatment of fractures of the middle third of the facial skeleton. He succeeds admirably in stressing the value of good technique, proper diagnosis, and a clear understanding of the surgical anatomy of the injured part. This is a well written book and is readily recommended. GEORGE A. ZARB, D.D.S., M.S. HANDBOOK NO. 4: ORTHODONTIC DIAGNOSIS. D. Orth. Pp. 79, illustrated. Price $4.35.
J. S. Beresford,
B.D.S., H.D.D.,
The purpose of this book is to present material which will aid one in diagnosing a malocclusion and the factors which contribute to the malocclusion, It is written in a clear, concise manner which is easily read. It is well organized and has many illustrations. Printing is of good quality for a paper-back book. Most of this book is devoted to recognition and classification of malocclusions; however, nearly one third of the book is devoted to a discussion of planned extractions. Such a lengthy discussion of planned extractions is probably beyond the scope of this book and adequate utilization of this material on planned extractions must be accompanied with a great deal of additional knowledge about orthodontic treatment planning and appliance therapy. It is felt that the major portion of this book which is concerned with diagnosis would be of more value to an undergraduate dental student than to a practicing dentist. DAVID 998
H. MURRAY,
D.D.S.
REVIEWS
DENTAL PRACTITIONER L.D.S.R.C.S. Baltimore,
HANDBOOKS. 1965, The Williams
General Editor: & Wilkins Co.
Donald D. Derrick,
D.D.S.,
These are the first four in a new series called the Dental Practitioner Handbooks. The aim is to have each book present the essentials of a subject in a concise, readable, and easily assimilated form. Each book reads like a comprehensive chapter from a textbook on the subject. The publishers are to be commended on their venture since the Handbooks are of an excellent standard. All four books are soft-cover editions. HANDBOOK NO. 1: SILVER AMALGAM IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. B.D.S., L.D.S.R.C.S., D.D.S. Pp. 79, illustrated. Price $4.35.
I. D. Gainsford,
This handbook serves as a stimulating refresher course for the student and the practitioner alike. It is a thorough evaluation of most of the research on amalgam to date. HANDBOOK NO. 2: GINGIVITIS. W. G. Cross, M.B.,‘M.S., L.R.C.P., L.D.S.R.C.S. Pp. 44, illustrated. Price $3.75.
B.D.S. (Hons.),
M.R.C.S.,
The acute and chronic forms of gingivitis are discussed. The author emphasizes the importance of its treatment, and rightly points out that failure to recognize and treat gingivitis is the initial step in periodontal disease. HANDBOOK NO. 3: FRACTURES OF THE MIDDLE THIRD SKELETON. H. C. Killey, F.D.S.R.C.S., F.D.S., H.D.D.R.C.S., F.I.C.S. Pp. 64, illustrated. Price $4.00.
OF THE L.R.C.P.,
FACIAL M.R.C.S.,
The author’s main objectives are the diagnosis and treatment of fractures of the middle third of the facial skeleton. He succeeds admirably in stressing the value of good technique, proper diagnosis, and a clear understanding of the surgical anatomy of the injured part. This is a well written book and is readily recommended. GEORGE A. ZARB, D.D.S., M.S. HANDBOOK NO. 4: ORTHODONTIC DIAGNOSIS. D. Orth. Pp. 79, illustrated. Price $4.35.
J. S. Beresford,
B.D.S., H.D.D.,
The purpose of this book is to present material which will aid one in diagnosing a malocclusion and the factors which contribute to the malocclusion, It is written in a clear, concise manner which is easily read. It is well organized and has many illustrations. Printing is of good quality for a paper-back book. Most of this book is devoted to recognition and classification of malocclusions; however, nearly one third of the book is devoted to a discussion of planned extractions. Such a lengthy discussion of planned extractions is probably beyond the scope of this book and adequate utilization of this material on planned extractions must be accompanied with a great deal of additional knowledge about orthodontic treatment planning and appliance therapy. It is felt that the major portion of this book which is concerned with diagnosis would be of more value to an undergraduate dental student than to a practicing dentist. DAVID 998
H. MURRAY,
D.D.S.