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Pharmacotherapeutics of oral disease
BOOK
the salivary glands, developmental relating to these subjects. The book is an ideal reference
and acquired
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REVIEWS
deformities
for students in oral surgery
of the jaws,
and the basic sciences
and for practicing
dentists.
MORGAN L. AI.LISON, D.D.S. OR-IL ANATOMY, ed. 4. Harry Sicher, ill. D., D. SC. St. Louis, Company. Pp. 523, illustrated, indexed. Price $14.00.
1965, The C. V. Mosby
The purpose of this book is an attempt to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It is presen:ed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, other textbooks of anatomy during the clinical phases of practice. The subject matter is presented in two parts. Part I is entitled “Descriptive Anatomy,” Part I consist of seven chapters which and Part II is entitled “Regional and .4pp!icd Anatomy.” present the anatomy of structures of the head and neck in a typically descriptive manner. Part II contains eight chapters with emphasis on the clinical manifestations of anatomy. There are 319 excellent illustrations in this book with 25 in color. The material is clear and concise, bound in a cloth-covered binding, and uses a high quality paper and print. The book covers all aspects of anatomy of the head and neck. The chapters dealing with the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint, anatomy of local anesthesia, the propagation of dental infections, and arterial hemorrhages and ligation of arteries should be of particular interest to the reader. It is the opinion of this reviewer that the author was highly successful in achieving the principal objective of this book. It is adaptable as a text for a review course in anatomy during the clinical years of trainin g, for courses in specialty training programs, and review for specialty examinations in these areas. The book is also recommended for the library of every clinician. ORVILLE E. R~SSELI., D.D.S. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS OF ORAL DISEASE. Edited by Austin H. Kutscher, D.D.S., Edward V. Zegarelli, D.D.S., and George A. Hyman, M.D. New York, 1964, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. Pp. 690, indexed. Price $17.50. This book is intended to fill a very serious void in the training of undergraduate students of dentistry in the “pharmacotherapeutics of oral disease” and, in addition, to provide an accurate and useable reference book for dental practitioners, specialists in dental practice, and physicians. One hundred and thirty-one authors have been permitted to devote their contributions almost entirely to the management and treatment of oral diseases and associated systemic abnormalities. Their objective has been to discuss each disease entity in terms of those drugs which may be useful in its management and control. The contents of the book are divided, for convenience, into three parts: Part I, “General Principles of Pharmacology,” with four sections condensed into forty-two pages; Part II, General Considerations of Drug Groups,” occupying one hundred and thirty pages and fifteen sections ; Part III, “Clinical Therapeutics,” in which most of the diseases afflicting mankind are discussed, and possible methods and drugs used in their treatment are suggested; 198 chapters (40 sections) beginning with “Emergencies and Their Treatment,” “Cardiovascular Disturbances, ” “Dental Problems and Discussion”, “Prescription Writing,” etc. Probab!y the most important. but surely, the most unique feature of the book is the “Epitome Section” which appears on tinted paper in the middle of the book. It is my opinion that this section (46 pages) will prove to be an unusually important and provocative supplement to the text, since it offers (1) a unification of therapeutic information which is basically applicable to many areas of the text; (2) a means of avoiding the reading of repetitious details; and (3) a simple, practical, and easily located reference for ohtaining the more common and necessary information about voluminous numbers of druss and their groupings, according to their application to oral disease. Chemical configllrations of some drugs interspersed throughout the text, which could give us a more scientific knowledge of their activity.
180
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REVIEWS
J. Pros. Den. January-February, 1966
There are hundreds of current references, many important bibliographies, additional reading material, and citations where one can gain more detail in specific areas not possible to cover in one book. The printing and style of writing are relaxing. I can unhesitatingly recommend this book to any member of the health team. W. RUSSELL KAMPFER, D.D.S. ESSENTIALS OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE PROSTHESIS, ed. 3. Oliver C. Applegate, D.D.S., D.D.Sc., F.A.C.D. Philadelphia, 1965, W. B. Saunders Company. Pp. 436, illustrated, indexed. Price $1.5.00. The author believes the general practitioner must provide needed removable partial dentures. Therefore, he has written his book with the hope that it will furnish sound guidance to those dentists as they set about to fulfill the obligation of furnishing such services. The author was careful in his composition, adhered closeIy to the terminology within the Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, and spared no effort to make the work clearly understandable. The subject matter is well arranged in the sequence in which it would be applied in the construction of a prosthesis. The book is in two parts. The first twenty-one chapters, 328 pages and 323 illustrations, are devoted to fundamentals. The remaining ninety-four pages and 190 illustrations, in a single chapter, app!y to clinical procedures. The printing is sharp and easy to read on 7 by 10 inch pages of excellent stock. Illustrations, ten of which are in color, are very clear and profusely discussed. Typographical errors are at a minimum. The book appears to be well bound in a very attractive cover. The author starts with terminology, then classification, and on through every step involving the fabrication of a removable partial denture. Each step is discussed in great detail, as are fundamentals, materials, and equipment. All of these reflect sound judgment. There is a chapter on the use of mercaptan rubber base for impressions-a material, that is becoming of greater value in this discipline of dentistry. This book, although intended for the general practitioner, is primarily designed for the undergraduate student. The new graduate who has a good knowledge of the contents of this book, and then practices general dentistry, will be well prepared to render a valuable service to his patients at the outset of his professional career. The voluminous detail and frequent historical tidbits may frighten the busy dentist, who wants to glean quickly a bit of information on some point. If he wanted to snuggle down with a good book, this one would satisfy him. When an author of Dr. Applegate’s caliber so thoroughly prepares a text, rare would be the reader who could not profit from reading it! Since one cannot learn too much, I believe all dentists would enhance their judgment and technical ability by owning and reading this book. HAROLD E. DILLEY, D.D.S., M.S.
the salivary glands, developmental relating to these subjects. The book is an ideal reference
and acquired
179
REVIEWS
deformities
for students in oral surgery
of the jaws,
and the basic sciences
and for practicing
dentists.
MORGAN L. AI.LISON, D.D.S. OR-IL ANATOMY, ed. 4. Harry Sicher, ill. D., D. SC. St. Louis, Company. Pp. 523, illustrated, indexed. Price $14.00.
1965, The C. V. Mosby
The purpose of this book is an attempt to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It is presen:ed as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, other textbooks of anatomy during the clinical phases of practice. The subject matter is presented in two parts. Part I is entitled “Descriptive Anatomy,” Part I consist of seven chapters which and Part II is entitled “Regional and .4pp!icd Anatomy.” present the anatomy of structures of the head and neck in a typically descriptive manner. Part II contains eight chapters with emphasis on the clinical manifestations of anatomy. There are 319 excellent illustrations in this book with 25 in color. The material is clear and concise, bound in a cloth-covered binding, and uses a high quality paper and print. The book covers all aspects of anatomy of the head and neck. The chapters dealing with the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint, anatomy of local anesthesia, the propagation of dental infections, and arterial hemorrhages and ligation of arteries should be of particular interest to the reader. It is the opinion of this reviewer that the author was highly successful in achieving the principal objective of this book. It is adaptable as a text for a review course in anatomy during the clinical years of trainin g, for courses in specialty training programs, and review for specialty examinations in these areas. The book is also recommended for the library of every clinician. ORVILLE E. R~SSELI., D.D.S. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS OF ORAL DISEASE. Edited by Austin H. Kutscher, D.D.S., Edward V. Zegarelli, D.D.S., and George A. Hyman, M.D. New York, 1964, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. Pp. 690, indexed. Price $17.50. This book is intended to fill a very serious void in the training of undergraduate students of dentistry in the “pharmacotherapeutics of oral disease” and, in addition, to provide an accurate and useable reference book for dental practitioners, specialists in dental practice, and physicians. One hundred and thirty-one authors have been permitted to devote their contributions almost entirely to the management and treatment of oral diseases and associated systemic abnormalities. Their objective has been to discuss each disease entity in terms of those drugs which may be useful in its management and control. The contents of the book are divided, for convenience, into three parts: Part I, “General Principles of Pharmacology,” with four sections condensed into forty-two pages; Part II, General Considerations of Drug Groups,” occupying one hundred and thirty pages and fifteen sections ; Part III, “Clinical Therapeutics,” in which most of the diseases afflicting mankind are discussed, and possible methods and drugs used in their treatment are suggested; 198 chapters (40 sections) beginning with “Emergencies and Their Treatment,” “Cardiovascular Disturbances, ” “Dental Problems and Discussion”, “Prescription Writing,” etc. Probab!y the most important. but surely, the most unique feature of the book is the “Epitome Section” which appears on tinted paper in the middle of the book. It is my opinion that this section (46 pages) will prove to be an unusually important and provocative supplement to the text, since it offers (1) a unification of therapeutic information which is basically applicable to many areas of the text; (2) a means of avoiding the reading of repetitious details; and (3) a simple, practical, and easily located reference for ohtaining the more common and necessary information about voluminous numbers of druss and their groupings, according to their application to oral disease. Chemical configllrations of some drugs interspersed throughout the text, which could give us a more scientific knowledge of their activity.
180
BOOK
REVIEWS
J. Pros. Den. January-February, 1966
There are hundreds of current references, many important bibliographies, additional reading material, and citations where one can gain more detail in specific areas not possible to cover in one book. The printing and style of writing are relaxing. I can unhesitatingly recommend this book to any member of the health team. W. RUSSELL KAMPFER, D.D.S. ESSENTIALS OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE PROSTHESIS, ed. 3. Oliver C. Applegate, D.D.S., D.D.Sc., F.A.C.D. Philadelphia, 1965, W. B. Saunders Company. Pp. 436, illustrated, indexed. Price $1.5.00. The author believes the general practitioner must provide needed removable partial dentures. Therefore, he has written his book with the hope that it will furnish sound guidance to those dentists as they set about to fulfill the obligation of furnishing such services. The author was careful in his composition, adhered closeIy to the terminology within the Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, and spared no effort to make the work clearly understandable. The subject matter is well arranged in the sequence in which it would be applied in the construction of a prosthesis. The book is in two parts. The first twenty-one chapters, 328 pages and 323 illustrations, are devoted to fundamentals. The remaining ninety-four pages and 190 illustrations, in a single chapter, app!y to clinical procedures. The printing is sharp and easy to read on 7 by 10 inch pages of excellent stock. Illustrations, ten of which are in color, are very clear and profusely discussed. Typographical errors are at a minimum. The book appears to be well bound in a very attractive cover. The author starts with terminology, then classification, and on through every step involving the fabrication of a removable partial denture. Each step is discussed in great detail, as are fundamentals, materials, and equipment. All of these reflect sound judgment. There is a chapter on the use of mercaptan rubber base for impressions-a material, that is becoming of greater value in this discipline of dentistry. This book, although intended for the general practitioner, is primarily designed for the undergraduate student. The new graduate who has a good knowledge of the contents of this book, and then practices general dentistry, will be well prepared to render a valuable service to his patients at the outset of his professional career. The voluminous detail and frequent historical tidbits may frighten the busy dentist, who wants to glean quickly a bit of information on some point. If he wanted to snuggle down with a good book, this one would satisfy him. When an author of Dr. Applegate’s caliber so thoroughly prepares a text, rare would be the reader who could not profit from reading it! Since one cannot learn too much, I believe all dentists would enhance their judgment and technical ability by owning and reading this book. HAROLD E. DILLEY, D.D.S., M.S.