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Disease in history Princes and peasants: smallpox in his tory D onald R. Hopkins 3 8 0 p a g e s with illustrations. In d ex . $25. Chicago, University o f C hicago Press, 1983
Princes and Peasants is a scholarly mas terpiece on the history and effects of dis ease on the world’s populations and his tory. In this case, the subject is smallpox. This well-written, easy-to-read book covers the subject in a fascinating narra tive including history, science, religion, and man’s final victory over this great slayer. Although dentistry is not men tioned, this text is an enticing view of the mechanics of disease and its effect on politics, wealth, and cultural survival. The most interesting part of this text is the explanation of how history was shaped by the great epidemics that killed rulers and peasants by the hundreds of millions. The author vividly details how our history and culture were shaped by the wars and politics that resulted from smallpox epidemics. Most of native North America was de populated within 50 years of the arrival of the Spanish who brought smallpox to this continent. The depopulation of North America enabled an otherwise impossi ble colonization by Europeans. The world slave trade did not cease because of mo rality or nations’ thoughts of freedom; rather, the threat of smallpox from slaves encouraged the end of this practice. The fortunes of many countries rose and fell with the smallpox deaths of their rulers and people. The wealthy often suffered
The opinions and comments expressed by review ers are their own and do not represent the views of the Editor or of the American Dental Association. Publishers of books and distributors of audiovisual materials and films are invited to submit new items for review in this section. *Titles preceded by an asterisk are available from the ADA library. 748 ■ JADA, Vol. 109, November 1984
more than the peasants because only the rich could afford “bleeding,” the often fatal popular treatment for the disease. It was smallpox that saved Canada from an otherwise successful invasion by the American revolutionary army. This is a book that cannot be put down until its conclusion. It is well illustrated and indexed. I recommend this text for anyone interested in history, politics, and the health sciences. E. /. Neiburger, DDS Dr. Neiburger is a genera] practitioner, and curator of anthropology, Lake County Museum, Waukegan, IL.
ANNOTATIONS The follow ing annotations h a v e b een p r e p a re d by Aletha A. Kowitz. The purpose o f these annotations is to provide im m ediate, b r ie f descriptions o f n ew publications.
‘ M anaging chronic pain: a patie nt’s guide C. D avid Tollison, PhD 144 p a ges with illustrations. Index. A p p en dix. $6.95. N ew York, Sterling Publishing Co, 1984
Canada, and the United Kingdom, and of professional organizations concerned with pain. *Wheeler’s dental anatomy, physiology, and occlusion, ed 6 M ajor M. Ash, Jr., DDS, M S 4 6 4 p a g e s with illustrations. In d e x . $25. Philadelphia, W. B. Sa u n d ers Co, 1984
This edition of the classic text in dental anatomy, physiology, and occlusion has been revised to make it more useful as a basis for course content and reading as signments. Chapters on the anatomy of the permanent dentition are unchanged. Chapters on occlusion have been ex tended to include neurobehavioral as pects. Material in these chapters has been chosen to indicate that occlusion in a d u lts re fle cts h o m e o s ta tic an d nonhomeostatic mechanisms (including learning) that shape and sharpen ongoing functions. The neurobehavioral and structural changes that occur in de velopment from fetal life to young adult hood also are covered. Some new illus trations have been added, some illustra tions have been replaced, and the lists of references cited have been updated to in clude some as current as 1982.
This short book, written in lay person’s language, covers all aspects of acute and chronic pain. Pain is defined and de *W heeler’s atlas of tooth form, ed 5 scribed in terms of physiologic and M ajor M. Ash, Jr., DDS, M S psychologic mechanisms. Common 1 7 0 p a g e s w ith i l l u s t r a t i o n s . $ 1 9 .9 5 . causes of pain, means of relief or cure, and P hiladelphia, W. B. S a u n d ers Co, 1984 prevention are discussed in considerable detail. Three appendixes give lists of pain Fifteen years have passed since the publi clinics in the United States, Australia, cation of the fourth edition of this classic atlas. Although much of this edition is unchanged, the page format and type are new and easier to read. Text changes in clude attempts to present recent de velopments and concepts of tooth form and function. Some illustrations have been replaced; in general, the reproduc tion of the illustrations is better than in past editions.
P U B L IC A T IO N
*Essentials o f d e n ta l surgery a n d p a th o l ogy, ed 4 Ft. A. Cawson, MD, BDS 454 p a ges with illustrations. Index. $33. N ew York, Churchill Livingstone, Inc, 1984
cal guide. Boston, M A, Little-Brown, C 1 9 8 4 .698 pp
Ideas about dentistry and dental educa tion differ, and there is an increasing de mand for changes in the profession. A l though suggestions for specific changes are not always clear, it is agreed that chase p r ic e o f books. Book p rices a re subject greater emphasis should be placed on the to ch a n ge without notice in accordance with medical aspects of dentistry. This text is ch a n ge in p u b lis h e r’s p rices, a n d books a re another attempt to explain how the clini not retu rn a b le fo r credit. N ea rly all the den cal practice of dentistry depends on the tal journals p u b lish ed in the world at p resen t understanding of the underlying disease a re available to m em b ers on loan. A list o f process and providing the basic knowl books, p a c k a g e libraries, an d jou rn als is available on request. edge for that understanding. Many sec tions are revised and updated, some il lustrations are new, and current lists of Books suggested readings are provided. The or Aspartame: physiology and biochemistry. ganization of the text has been modified to Stegink, L.D., and Filer, L.J., Jr., eds. Food place basic material at the beginning of the science and technology, 12. New York, M. book; the material on community den Dekker, C1984. 670 p p tistry, and care of children and older Boyer, R. The penny ferry. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co, 1984. 254 pp. $13.95. (One of adults is at the end. Individual chapters the characters is a dentist) include outlines of the material presented. ‘ Textbook of dental radiology, ed 2 O laf E. L a n gla n d , D DS, M S ; F ra n cis H. Sippy, M Ed; and Robert P. Langlais, DDS, MS 668 p a ges with illustrations. Index. $44.75. Springfield, IL, Charles C Thomas, 1984
The objectives of this text are to reinforce knowledge acquired in lectures on dental radiology, and to serve as a reference guide for the clinical application of pro cedures learned in those lectures, a ref erence after completion of courses in dental radiology, and a source of informa tion for dental personnel. Chapters from the first edition are revised and updated. Six new chapters have been added cover ing radiation biology, quality assurance, interpretation, normal anatomy, dental disease interpretation, and develop mental anomalies. Because of the revi sions and additions, this edition has new tables and illustrations and has doubled in length. However, omitted from this edition are the appendixes that provided inform ation on manufacturers of ra diographic equipment and materials, and the glossary of radiographic terms.
ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY The books listed h e r e ha ve b een a d d ed r e cently to the B urea u collection. R equests fo r this m aterial, available on loan to all m em b ers o f the Association, should b e a d d ressed to the B ureau o f L ibrary Services. T h ere is no ch a rge fo r borrowing books, but th ere is a service ch a rge o f $10 f o r m em bers, $15 f o r n o n m e m b e rs f o r e a c h p a c k a g e lib ra ry . M em b ers o f the Association who wish to p u r chase books m ust enclose a c h eck or m on ey o rd e r with the req u est. Illinois resid en ts should add 8 % retailers use tax to the p u r
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Dorsch, J.A., and Dorsch, S.E. Understanding anesthesia equipment: construction, care, and complications, ed 2 . Baltimore, W il liams & Wilkins, 1984. 458 pp Groenenberg, W.H. Botingroei in poreuze kunststof ten behoeve van fixatie van het schedeldakimplantaat. Thesis, Rijksuniversiteit te Groningen. Groningen, Kliniek voor M ondziekten en Kaakchirurgie, cl984. 159 pp Hope, H.D.A., and Hellier, M.D. Disease, drugs, and the dentist. New York, John Wiley and Sons, cl983. 254 pp. $11.80 Inte rnation al Prosthodontic Sym posium (1982: London). Restoration of the par tially dentate mouth: proceedings. Bates, J.F.; Neill, D.J.; and Preiskel, H.W., eds. Chicago, Quintessence, 1984. 315 pp. $43.46 Kuhane, J.C., and Folkins, f.F. Atlas of speech and hearing anatomy. Columbus, OH, Charles E. Merrill, c l 984. $18.95 Kent, G.G. The psychology of dental care. Bris tol, England, John Wright, C1984. 157 pp Luce, E.A. Maxillofacial trauma. Current prob lems in surgery, vol 21, no. 2. Chicago, Year Book Medical Publishers, c l9 8 4 . 68 pp. $7.95 Mai occlusion and the periodontium. McNa mara, J.A., and Ribbens, K.A., eds. Cranio facial growth series; monograph no. 15. Ann Arbor, MI, Center for Human Growth and Development, University of M ichi gan, c l 984. 268 pp. $31 Measurement of dental health status. Spolsky, V., and others. Prepared for the Depart ment of Health and Human Services. Santa Monica, CA, Rand Corp, 19 83 .11 8 pp. $10 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Biological effects of ul trasound: mechanisms and clinical im pli cations. Report no. 47. Bethesda, MD, Na tional Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement, C1984. 266 pp Oringer, M.J. Color atlas of oral electrosurgery. Chicago, Quintessence, 1984. 250 pp. $80.46
Rozovsky, F A . Consent to treatment: a practi
Rubin, R.M. Your dental health: how to keep your teeth and save money. Norfolk, VA, Eastern Printing Co, c l9 8 4 . 153 pp Shane, S.M.E. From pole to pole and between. Baltimore, Lowry and Volz, 1984, C1983. 166 pp. (The author is a dentist) Small, I .A. Mandibular staple bone plate: a re constructive operation for the atrophic edentulous mandible. Warsaw, IN, Z im mer, [1982 ?] 40 pp Steroid hormones in saliva. Ferguson, D.B., ed. Frontiers of oral physiology, vol 5. Basel, S. Karger, 1984. 162 pp Varrela, /. Effects of X and Y chromosomes on body size and shape: anthropometric studies of 45,X females, 46,XY females, 46,XX males, 47,XXY males, and 47,XYY males. Thesis, University of Turku. Turku, Kirjapaino Grafia Oy, 1984. 1 vol. various pagings
Periodicals American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Newsletter, Chicago, (formerly: American Academy of Pedodontics Newsletter) Foundation Focus, Milton Keynes, Great Brit ain Hawaii Dental Journal, Honolulu, (merger of: Journal of the Hawaii Dental Association and Odontoscope) Nigerian Dental Journal, Lagos, Nigeria
Dentist The Departm ent of H ealth, Northern H ealth Services Branch, requires a Supervising D entist for the northern ch ild re n 's dental program. The program in clu d e s treatment, prevention and edu cation , an d treats northern children a g e s three through sixteen. The program u tilizes a team a pp roa ch w ith dentists, dental th e ra p ists and dental a ssista n ts. Extensive travel by road and sm a ll aircraft is involved. To qualify, you w ill have a degree from an accredited S ch o o l o f Dentistry, be registered w ith the C a n a d ia n C o lle g e of Dental Su rgeon s and be elig ib le for licen su re in the Province o f S aska tch ew a n . Y o u sh o u ld a ls o have experien ce in p e d o d o n tics and/or p u b lic health dental program s and an interest in co m m u n ity developm ent and sen sitiv ity tow ards cross-cu ltu ral differences. The s u c c e s sfu l a p p lica n t w ill reside in La Ronge. For further inform ation ple a se contact: Dr. G. D. Plant Director of Dental H ealth Northern H ealth S ervices B ox 5000, La Ronge, S a sk . SOL 0 J0 Phone: (306) 425-4352 Salary: $48,576 - $60,072 $52,992 - $65,292 (with specialization ) C lo sin g Date: A s soon a s p o s s ib le C o m pe tition No.: 6130204-7037 - A N D 0929 S a sk a tch ew a n H ealth
Forward application forms and/or resumes to the Saskatchewan Public Service Commission. Please quote position, department and competition number on all applications and/or inquiries. Saskatchew an Public Service Commission
728 S padina Cres. E S uite 202 Saskatoon. Canada S7K 4H7 (306) 6 64 -7 07 9
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Disease in history Princes and peasants: smallpox in his tory D onald R. Hopkins 3 8 0 p a g e s with illustrations. In d ex . $25. Chicago, University o f C hicago Press, 1983
Princes and Peasants is a scholarly mas terpiece on the history and effects of dis ease on the world’s populations and his tory. In this case, the subject is smallpox. This well-written, easy-to-read book covers the subject in a fascinating narra tive including history, science, religion, and man’s final victory over this great slayer. Although dentistry is not men tioned, this text is an enticing view of the mechanics of disease and its effect on politics, wealth, and cultural survival. The most interesting part of this text is the explanation of how history was shaped by the great epidemics that killed rulers and peasants by the hundreds of millions. The author vividly details how our history and culture were shaped by the wars and politics that resulted from smallpox epidemics. Most of native North America was de populated within 50 years of the arrival of the Spanish who brought smallpox to this continent. The depopulation of North America enabled an otherwise impossi ble colonization by Europeans. The world slave trade did not cease because of mo rality or nations’ thoughts of freedom; rather, the threat of smallpox from slaves encouraged the end of this practice. The fortunes of many countries rose and fell with the smallpox deaths of their rulers and people. The wealthy often suffered
The opinions and comments expressed by review ers are their own and do not represent the views of the Editor or of the American Dental Association. Publishers of books and distributors of audiovisual materials and films are invited to submit new items for review in this section. *Titles preceded by an asterisk are available from the ADA library. 748 ■ JADA, Vol. 109, November 1984
more than the peasants because only the rich could afford “bleeding,” the often fatal popular treatment for the disease. It was smallpox that saved Canada from an otherwise successful invasion by the American revolutionary army. This is a book that cannot be put down until its conclusion. It is well illustrated and indexed. I recommend this text for anyone interested in history, politics, and the health sciences. E. /. Neiburger, DDS Dr. Neiburger is a genera] practitioner, and curator of anthropology, Lake County Museum, Waukegan, IL.
ANNOTATIONS The follow ing annotations h a v e b een p r e p a re d by Aletha A. Kowitz. The purpose o f these annotations is to provide im m ediate, b r ie f descriptions o f n ew publications.
‘ M anaging chronic pain: a patie nt’s guide C. D avid Tollison, PhD 144 p a ges with illustrations. Index. A p p en dix. $6.95. N ew York, Sterling Publishing Co, 1984
Canada, and the United Kingdom, and of professional organizations concerned with pain. *Wheeler’s dental anatomy, physiology, and occlusion, ed 6 M ajor M. Ash, Jr., DDS, M S 4 6 4 p a g e s with illustrations. In d e x . $25. Philadelphia, W. B. Sa u n d ers Co, 1984
This edition of the classic text in dental anatomy, physiology, and occlusion has been revised to make it more useful as a basis for course content and reading as signments. Chapters on the anatomy of the permanent dentition are unchanged. Chapters on occlusion have been ex tended to include neurobehavioral as pects. Material in these chapters has been chosen to indicate that occlusion in a d u lts re fle cts h o m e o s ta tic an d nonhomeostatic mechanisms (including learning) that shape and sharpen ongoing functions. The neurobehavioral and structural changes that occur in de velopment from fetal life to young adult hood also are covered. Some new illus trations have been added, some illustra tions have been replaced, and the lists of references cited have been updated to in clude some as current as 1982.
This short book, written in lay person’s language, covers all aspects of acute and chronic pain. Pain is defined and de *W heeler’s atlas of tooth form, ed 5 scribed in terms of physiologic and M ajor M. Ash, Jr., DDS, M S psychologic mechanisms. Common 1 7 0 p a g e s w ith i l l u s t r a t i o n s . $ 1 9 .9 5 . causes of pain, means of relief or cure, and P hiladelphia, W. B. S a u n d ers Co, 1984 prevention are discussed in considerable detail. Three appendixes give lists of pain Fifteen years have passed since the publi clinics in the United States, Australia, cation of the fourth edition of this classic atlas. Although much of this edition is unchanged, the page format and type are new and easier to read. Text changes in clude attempts to present recent de velopments and concepts of tooth form and function. Some illustrations have been replaced; in general, the reproduc tion of the illustrations is better than in past editions.
P U B L IC A T IO N
*Essentials o f d e n ta l surgery a n d p a th o l ogy, ed 4 Ft. A. Cawson, MD, BDS 454 p a ges with illustrations. Index. $33. N ew York, Churchill Livingstone, Inc, 1984
cal guide. Boston, M A, Little-Brown, C 1 9 8 4 .698 pp
Ideas about dentistry and dental educa tion differ, and there is an increasing de mand for changes in the profession. A l though suggestions for specific changes are not always clear, it is agreed that chase p r ic e o f books. Book p rices a re subject greater emphasis should be placed on the to ch a n ge without notice in accordance with medical aspects of dentistry. This text is ch a n ge in p u b lis h e r’s p rices, a n d books a re another attempt to explain how the clini not retu rn a b le fo r credit. N ea rly all the den cal practice of dentistry depends on the tal journals p u b lish ed in the world at p resen t understanding of the underlying disease a re available to m em b ers on loan. A list o f process and providing the basic knowl books, p a c k a g e libraries, an d jou rn als is available on request. edge for that understanding. Many sec tions are revised and updated, some il lustrations are new, and current lists of Books suggested readings are provided. The or Aspartame: physiology and biochemistry. ganization of the text has been modified to Stegink, L.D., and Filer, L.J., Jr., eds. Food place basic material at the beginning of the science and technology, 12. New York, M. book; the material on community den Dekker, C1984. 670 p p tistry, and care of children and older Boyer, R. The penny ferry. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co, 1984. 254 pp. $13.95. (One of adults is at the end. Individual chapters the characters is a dentist) include outlines of the material presented. ‘ Textbook of dental radiology, ed 2 O laf E. L a n gla n d , D DS, M S ; F ra n cis H. Sippy, M Ed; and Robert P. Langlais, DDS, MS 668 p a ges with illustrations. Index. $44.75. Springfield, IL, Charles C Thomas, 1984
The objectives of this text are to reinforce knowledge acquired in lectures on dental radiology, and to serve as a reference guide for the clinical application of pro cedures learned in those lectures, a ref erence after completion of courses in dental radiology, and a source of informa tion for dental personnel. Chapters from the first edition are revised and updated. Six new chapters have been added cover ing radiation biology, quality assurance, interpretation, normal anatomy, dental disease interpretation, and develop mental anomalies. Because of the revi sions and additions, this edition has new tables and illustrations and has doubled in length. However, omitted from this edition are the appendixes that provided inform ation on manufacturers of ra diographic equipment and materials, and the glossary of radiographic terms.
ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY The books listed h e r e ha ve b een a d d ed r e cently to the B urea u collection. R equests fo r this m aterial, available on loan to all m em b ers o f the Association, should b e a d d ressed to the B ureau o f L ibrary Services. T h ere is no ch a rge fo r borrowing books, but th ere is a service ch a rge o f $10 f o r m em bers, $15 f o r n o n m e m b e rs f o r e a c h p a c k a g e lib ra ry . M em b ers o f the Association who wish to p u r chase books m ust enclose a c h eck or m on ey o rd e r with the req u est. Illinois resid en ts should add 8 % retailers use tax to the p u r
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Dorsch, J.A., and Dorsch, S.E. Understanding anesthesia equipment: construction, care, and complications, ed 2 . Baltimore, W il liams & Wilkins, 1984. 458 pp Groenenberg, W.H. Botingroei in poreuze kunststof ten behoeve van fixatie van het schedeldakimplantaat. Thesis, Rijksuniversiteit te Groningen. Groningen, Kliniek voor M ondziekten en Kaakchirurgie, cl984. 159 pp Hope, H.D.A., and Hellier, M.D. Disease, drugs, and the dentist. New York, John Wiley and Sons, cl983. 254 pp. $11.80 Inte rnation al Prosthodontic Sym posium (1982: London). Restoration of the par tially dentate mouth: proceedings. Bates, J.F.; Neill, D.J.; and Preiskel, H.W., eds. Chicago, Quintessence, 1984. 315 pp. $43.46 Kuhane, J.C., and Folkins, f.F. Atlas of speech and hearing anatomy. Columbus, OH, Charles E. Merrill, c l 984. $18.95 Kent, G.G. The psychology of dental care. Bris tol, England, John Wright, C1984. 157 pp Luce, E.A. Maxillofacial trauma. Current prob lems in surgery, vol 21, no. 2. Chicago, Year Book Medical Publishers, c l9 8 4 . 68 pp. $7.95 Mai occlusion and the periodontium. McNa mara, J.A., and Ribbens, K.A., eds. Cranio facial growth series; monograph no. 15. Ann Arbor, MI, Center for Human Growth and Development, University of M ichi gan, c l 984. 268 pp. $31 Measurement of dental health status. Spolsky, V., and others. Prepared for the Depart ment of Health and Human Services. Santa Monica, CA, Rand Corp, 19 83 .11 8 pp. $10 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Biological effects of ul trasound: mechanisms and clinical im pli cations. Report no. 47. Bethesda, MD, Na tional Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement, C1984. 266 pp Oringer, M.J. Color atlas of oral electrosurgery. Chicago, Quintessence, 1984. 250 pp. $80.46
Rozovsky, F A . Consent to treatment: a practi
Rubin, R.M. Your dental health: how to keep your teeth and save money. Norfolk, VA, Eastern Printing Co, c l9 8 4 . 153 pp Shane, S.M.E. From pole to pole and between. Baltimore, Lowry and Volz, 1984, C1983. 166 pp. (The author is a dentist) Small, I .A. Mandibular staple bone plate: a re constructive operation for the atrophic edentulous mandible. Warsaw, IN, Z im mer, [1982 ?] 40 pp Steroid hormones in saliva. Ferguson, D.B., ed. Frontiers of oral physiology, vol 5. Basel, S. Karger, 1984. 162 pp Varrela, /. Effects of X and Y chromosomes on body size and shape: anthropometric studies of 45,X females, 46,XY females, 46,XX males, 47,XXY males, and 47,XYY males. Thesis, University of Turku. Turku, Kirjapaino Grafia Oy, 1984. 1 vol. various pagings
Periodicals American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Newsletter, Chicago, (formerly: American Academy of Pedodontics Newsletter) Foundation Focus, Milton Keynes, Great Brit ain Hawaii Dental Journal, Honolulu, (merger of: Journal of the Hawaii Dental Association and Odontoscope) Nigerian Dental Journal, Lagos, Nigeria
Dentist The Departm ent of H ealth, Northern H ealth Services Branch, requires a Supervising D entist for the northern ch ild re n 's dental program. The program in clu d e s treatment, prevention and edu cation , an d treats northern children a g e s three through sixteen. The program u tilizes a team a pp roa ch w ith dentists, dental th e ra p ists and dental a ssista n ts. Extensive travel by road and sm a ll aircraft is involved. To qualify, you w ill have a degree from an accredited S ch o o l o f Dentistry, be registered w ith the C a n a d ia n C o lle g e of Dental Su rgeon s and be elig ib le for licen su re in the Province o f S aska tch ew a n . Y o u sh o u ld a ls o have experien ce in p e d o d o n tics and/or p u b lic health dental program s and an interest in co m m u n ity developm ent and sen sitiv ity tow ards cross-cu ltu ral differences. The s u c c e s sfu l a p p lica n t w ill reside in La Ronge. For further inform ation ple a se contact: Dr. G. D. Plant Director of Dental H ealth Northern H ealth S ervices B ox 5000, La Ronge, S a sk . SOL 0 J0 Phone: (306) 425-4352 Salary: $48,576 - $60,072 $52,992 - $65,292 (with specialization ) C lo sin g Date: A s soon a s p o s s ib le C o m pe tition No.: 6130204-7037 - A N D 0929 S a sk a tch ew a n H ealth
Forward application forms and/or resumes to the Saskatchewan Public Service Commission. Please quote position, department and competition number on all applications and/or inquiries. Saskatchew an Public Service Commission
728 S padina Cres. E S uite 202 Saskatoon. Canada S7K 4H7 (306) 6 64 -7 07 9
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