We’ve Done the Googling for You!

July 3, 2008

The newest addition to the library website is a list of dental topics with links to resources for dental professionals and patients. 

These resources have been examined and carefuly selected by library staff.  Many of the subject lists include links to recent publications in Medline for that topic.  

If there are links you feel should be added, please contact us. 

Click here to check out our new page!

  

A link to the new page may also be found on the libary’s home page Quick Links menu.


Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Chronic Diseases

June 17, 2008

The association between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions such as heart disease and stroke, and a higher risk of preterm low birth-weight babies, is garnering attention in the media. Similarly, recognition of the threats posed by periodontal diseases to patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, respiratory diseases and osteoporosis is acknowledged.

The following are some links to recent stories and resources on these topics:


ADA Developing Evidence Based Dentistry Website

May 15, 2008

On March 27, 2008 the ADA conducted an evidence based dentistry (EBD) workshop to teach critical summary skills. Participants learned to write critical summaries of systematic reviews. These summaries will be a key feature of a new website focusing specifically on EBD. An additional workshop will be held in June.

The ADA has created a temporary web page as they work to develop an enhanced EBD website. This new content area features a searchable directory of systematic reviews, a glossary of terms, and additional resources on evidence-based dentistry. The project is supported with a grant from the National Library of Medicine.

Read more about the workshop here.

If you are interested in learning more about EBD or using EBD resources, please contact us.


National Board Exam News

May 15, 2008

Beginning January 1, 2010, candidate performance on Part I, Part II, and the Dental Hygiene examination will be reported to candidates, state boards, and dental schools only as pass or fail. The decision was made at the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations’ meeting on March 11-12, 2008. The Commission also decided that standard scores will no longer be developed or reported. Further, they will continue to report raw score performance information in the disciplines covered on the examinations for failing candidates only.

For additional information see:


Catalog of Surveys and Archive of Procedures Related to Oral Health

May 8, 2008

Brought to you by the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research and the Center for Disease control, this catalog contains studies and surveys related to oral health.  The archive contains clinical indices, questionnaires, and other methods of measuring oral health. 

This searchable database is available online free of charge.


Dental Care and the Epileptic Patient

May 2, 2008

 A list of resources for caring for the epileptic patient in the dental office.

Epilepsy and Dental Care - publications indexed in PubMed.

Epilepsy, Seizure Meds Have Oral Health Implications  - from the Academy of General Dentistry

Epilepsy and Dental Management - P&G DentalResource Net

Books in Bibby Library

  • Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient:  Chapter 27, Neurologic Disorders.  WU 29 L778d 2008
  • Essential Dental Handbook :  Chapter 6, Medical Emergencies WU 29 E78 2003

Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health

April 30, 2008

In January of 2008, the New York Academy of Science (NYAC) hosted From Basic Science to Clinical Practice and Policy: A Medical-Dental Dialogue on the Relationship between Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health.  The event was a continuing medical education activity also organized by the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, and the National Periodontal Disease Coalition.

A full report of the meeting may be read here.

Presentations from this conference may be viewed by selecting the title on this page.  Topics include periodontits and vascular disease, preterm birth, kidney disease, renal disease and more.

NYAC has also provided an overview, meeting abstracts, information on the presenters, and other resources as part of it’s e-briefing.


The Pediatric Developmentally Disabled Patient

April 28, 2008

Recent publications as indexed in PubMed.

Journals:  Special Care Dentistry:  in print at Bibby library, now also available online

Books in Bibby Library:

  • Dental management of the medically compromised patient /Little, James W., 7th ed. 2008.
    Call Number:       WU 29 L778d 2008
  • Disability and oral care / edited by June Nunn., c2000.
    Call Number:       WU 470 D611 2000

Websites


Dentistry for the Developmentally Disabled

April 18, 2008

Journals:

Special Care Dentistry

Books in Bibby Library:

  • Dental management of the medically compromised patient /Little, James W., 7th ed. 2008.
    Call Number:       WU 29 L778d 2008
  • Disability and oral care / edited by June Nunn., c2000.
    Call Number:       WU 470 D611 2000

Websites

Recent articles in PubMed


Prevention of dental caries through the effective use of fluorides

April 16, 2008

Watch this 4 minute video, featuring Dr. Poul Erik Petersen, Chief of the World Health Organization, Oral Health Unit.  Petersen discusses achievements in dental care related to the use of flourides, and the lessons learned.

Click here to watch the video.


What Microorganisms Live in Your Mouth?

April 7, 2008

 

Human Oral Microbione Database (HOMD) Launched

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has launched a new database containing micro-organisms living in the mouth and the identification of 1,116 unique proteins in saliva.  A first of it’s kind, this ongoing project is overseen by scientists at The Forsyth Institute in Boston and King’s College in London, England.

Access the database at:  http://www.homd.org/


Health Disparities - Resources

March 28, 2008

The National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus contains a portal of resources dedicated to Health Disparities.  The portal includes basic information, latest news, specific conditions or population groups, directories, organizations and more.

Click here to see the Health Disparities page.


Root Canal Awareness Week

March 28, 2008

The American Academy of Endodontists (AAE) is celebrating the 2nd Annual Root Canal Awareness Week.  This year, the event will be conducted from March 30-April 5.  This event serves to raise awareness of endodontics as a specialty, and to increase understanding of the procedure. In addition, this year’s activities will focus on the importance of protecting one’s teeth during sporting events by wearing a mouth guard. For more information, visit the AAE Root Canal Awareness website.

The following is a list of additional resources:


Oral Health Reviews

March 21, 2008


The Cochrane Collaboration has recently updated or published the following reviews:

Cochrane Reviews are based on the best available information about healthcare interventions. They explore the evidence for and against the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatments (medications, surgery, education, etc) in specific circumstances.

The Cochrane Oral Health Group website provides a full list of currently published reviews.

The library subscribes to the full text of Cochrane reviews. To access select “Cochrane Library” from the sidebar on the Miner Library page.


Denture Cleansers: Update

March 14, 2008

According to the American Dental Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted a Public Health Notification for health professionals on its Web site regarding possible allergic reactions from denture cleansers.

Read more:


Ethics in Dentistry: A List of Resources

March 13, 2008

Internet Resources

A list of recent publications indexed in PubMed

Books

Ethical questions in dentistry/ Rule J,  Veatch, R. 2nd ed, 2004. Shelved in Bibby Library at:  WU 50 R935e 2004

Dental ethics at chairside : professional principles and practical applications / Ozar T and Sokol, D. 2nd ed, 2002. Sheved in Bibby library at WU 50 O99d 2002


Recognize a Dental Assistant

February 29, 2008

March 2-8 is Dental Assistant’s Recognition Week!

Each March, a special week is set aside to acknowledge the unique talents of dental assistants. This year, the theme is One Team, One Goal: Improving Oral Health.

The following is a list of resources to help you learn more about the profession and recognize the Dental Assistants you work with:


You Tube for Doctors

February 22, 2008

The Doctor’s Channel, internet TV for doctors, is a web site that allows doctors to learn from each other.  Founded by David Best, MD, MBA, and Michael Banks, MD, the site includes short streaming video clips from experts in specialties including dentistry, as well as features that help doctors stay on top of the latest news, ideas and information. The site allows users to comment on each of the videos.  In addition you are invited to create an account and upload videos of your own.

Videos in dentistry include topics such as neuromuscular dentistry, teaching, dental radiography, post dental treatment, muscles of mastication, cosmetic dentistry, ceramic restorations, root canal obturation, periodontal disease and TMD etiology.  A list of the current dental videos may be found here.  Watch some TV today!

The site also allows you to subscribe to an RSS feed to receive the latest additions to the collections.


Geriatric Dentistry Resources

February 14, 2008

The following is a list of Geriatric Dentistry books available at Bibby Library:

  • Clinician’s guide to oral health in geriatric patients / Ship, J/ Mohammad, AR editors. WU 490 C6414 1999
  • Gerodontology / edited by Ian Barnes and Angus Walls. WU 490 G377 1994
  • Dental care for the elderly / editors, Bertram Cohen, Hamish Thomson.  WU 490 D4141 1986
  • Geriatric dentistry : a textbook of oral gerontology / Holm-Pedersen, P & Löe, H.  WU 490 G369 1986
  • Oral health and aging : an interdisciplinary approach to geriatric dentistry. Tryon, AF WU 490 O632 1996
  • Dental treatment of the elderly / Bates,  Adams and Stafford. WU 490 B329d 1984

The following journals pertaining to Geriatric Dentistry are available at Bibby Library:

  • Gerodontology:  1982-2007 in print at Bibby library
                                  1997-present available online.  Access onsite or offsite with library account.
  • Special Care in Dentistry:  1981-present available in print at Bibby library

The following are a list of websites pertaining to Geriatric Dentistry:

Are there others?  Please comment below.


Evidence Based Dentistry Resources

December 28, 2007

The ADA has compiled an A-Z list  of published systematic reviews that have direct clinical relevance to dentistry. Each topic has links to abstracts of the systematic reviews available on PubMed. View the list here.

The ADA has also added a new Evidence Based Dentistry content area to its website. The section includes links to clinical recommendations, terminology and EBD conferences.

In addition, Miner Library Online provides a list of resources for Evidence Based Healthcare.


ATTENTION Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants! Dental Hygiene Resources

December 6, 2007

dh.jpgAre you trying to to stay up-to-date in your field?  Do you have an upcoming exam you are studying for?  Do you need to conduct research?   We have created a special web page listing resources specific to dental hygiene.  Please take a look and let us know how you like it!