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An excellent book!!
This book is truly the bible for orthodontics. It covers all aspects of orthodontics in detail with excellent diagrams and pictures. The only book you will need.

Contemporary Orthodontics
It's the bible of Orthodontics written by the man himself.

Good, but not the best
A good book about orthodontics, but Graber's is more complete.

Comments on "Contemporary Orthodontics"
An Excellent Book for General Practioners contemplating orthodontics in their practice who want to understand more deeply the treatment they deliver.

Not recommended for undergraduates as is too detailed.

Recommended by the Medical Library Association.
Recommended in "A Basic List of Recommended Books and Journals for Support of Clinical Dentistry in a Nondental Library" in Bulletin Of the Medical Library Association, July 1997. ... Read more

Book Description

This book has been a market leader and book of choice in dental education and practice for many editions - the 8 th Edition is completely revised and updated to bring you the latest techniques and materials developed for root canal work, apical surgery, the restoration of endodontically treated teeth and infection control. Provides thorough information on all requisite topics in endodontics - pulp development, structure and function; pathology; microbiology, knowledge of instrumentation, diagnosis of pulpal disorders, skills important to cleaning and shaping, surgery and retreatment. Covering the field of endodontics comprehensively requires a three-part approach. Part I -The Art of Endodontics, includes clinical subjects from diagnosis to filing and filling root canals. Part II The Science of Endodontics includes development, structure and function, histology, pathology, microbiology and immunology. Part III - Related Clinical Topics features chapters on managing traumatic injuries, pain control, surgery, posttreatment restorations, pediatric endodontics and geriatric endodontics. There is also a final chapter, Tomorrow, on the future of endodontics. ... Read more

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Boring!!
I've never fall asleep reading a book. I fell asleep ready this book twise. BORING!!
It sure is wordy and waistful. I am an average "A-" student and usually don't critize any book but this one I felt that I waisted my money. Content is disorganized. WORDY. This book makes me hate dentistry because of so much garbage is in it, not enough content...
Don't buy this one, you'll regred.

It's got too much word than information itself
It had some OK pictures and the context is not well organized.
Paragraphs are too long and doesn't attract readers attentaion because of too much word then the content itself. I met Dr. Cohen in San Francisco and found him to be a good Sales man then a good Doctor or an Author. I've attended his lectures and find him too wordy and not enough meat in his lectures either. Not sure why so many Professor still recommend him.
Personally I think this book should be utilized as recycling item because I didn't get any useful information out of it. Please try to read other dental authors book, for sure this one is NOT the one you really want to read. It's waist of money and your time.

wordy, too much detail, too theoretical
This book snow-balls the reader with tons of trivial details that have little to do with clinical endodontic practice. It provides a confusing picture of how to function clinically. Out of touch with reality. I don't know why it is so standard in dental schools.

All comprehensive and detail endodontic theory and practice
This book is the most in depth, scholarly written book on endo on the market next to the Dental Pulp (by Seltzer). There's ample literature references in each chapter and it's a great preparation tool for specialty boards. While the book is too science based/not enough show-and-tell for most predoctoral students and general dentists (Endodontic Therapy, by Walton is a better choice there), Pathways is best for post doctoral students and practicing endodontists.

Great Pictures of access openings
I still use this book when I do endo. The pictures of access openings for EVERY TOOTH are a great help. There is a page or 2 devoted to each tooth, with many possible canal variations, and average canal lengths. Good for a beginner, and for someone who still hasn't done enough endos to memorize the average lenght of every canal. ... Read more

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Only helpful for the PAT
...This book gave me some excellent pointers for the PAT. For the PAT review, I give it 4 1/2 stars (minus 1/2 a point for a few obvious errors of course.)

If you're looking for a good science review, this book will not help AT ALL. Not only were a few things it said totally opposite of what my o-chem book said (eg Sn2 and Sn1 reactions), but the review itself is so short and vague that it doesn't help with the numerous details you have to know for the DAT. I strongly recommend an MCAT book - such as the Betz Guide ("Complete Preparation") - for science review. These books not only provide detailed review but also many, many practice questions as well as explanations for each one.

This book does not solely focus on the DAT though, and I enjoyed it for the extra material it included such as sample essays and interviews with dentists.

some helpful stuff
I found this book to be a good resource for applying to dental school as my prehealth office had next to nothing to offer.

The supplemental info and the pat sections were helpful. Some of the review material was of benefit- however, some information was skimmed over.

I recommend purchasing several guides for your preparation- definitely get an MCAT guide for the science sections- this guide was cheap so I picked it up as well as others- and it did help.

and don't stress untill you get your scores back- I thought I bombed the test and ended up doing really well--Good luck studying-

Review from a Returning Student
I am a returning student and have been out of college for some time. This book is not an adequate review for returning students. The review sections are very basic. I would reccommend getting the Schaums outlines for Biology and Chemistry instead. However, the PAT section of this book is very good. It is well worth the cost just for this section of the book. I would also reccommend getting the Top Score CD for a more adequate representation of the DAT. If your wondering how I did, I made a 20 on the Academic Average and an 18 on the PAT. Not bad for someone who hasn't looked at a textbook in 3 years.

The PAT section is the only good section
...according to the author at www.dentalschooladmission.com

-Michael, Pre-dent

It's ok
Like many other customers who reviewed this book, I have to say that this book does have a lot of mistakes in every section, however for the PAT section it will definatly help you out by giving you some good info on how to do well, but as I mentioned before when you'll be doing one book's test be prepared in getting a lot of "wrong" answers do to the lots of mistakes in the book. ... Read more

Book Description

This concise, up-to-date book prepares dental assisting students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination. Its comprehensive content is arranged in an outline format that is informative and easy to follow. Multiple choice review questions at the end of each chapter test students' knowledge and retention of presented material. An included practice exam gives students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the actual exam experience. Appendices containing Internet addresses for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and listings of ADA accredited programs and approved sources of study for the DANB, guide students to additional resources. (exam review, practice exam, DANB) ... Read more

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Delmar's Dental Assisting Review
MONEY WELL SPENT! I thought this book was very helpful. It covered everything. I was very happy with the information presented. A large amount of information that I studied in the book was on the exam. I have already recommended it to two other people.

Delmar's Dental Assisting Exam Review
I looked at several review books before I took my exam and found this particular book to be THE BEST!! It covered everything that was on the exam and the information was accurate and helpful. I thought the exam at the end of the book was a good refresher and the end of the chapter review was helpful. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is about to take the National Board.

very disappointed in study book
i have been a dental assistant for over 10 years, my employer paid for me to take the danb test, a dental assistant teacher had recommended this particular book,i studied this book for over two months,there was nothing that i found helpful in this book to help with the test, as a matter of fact out of the 320 questions on the danb test there may have actually only been (maybe) 10 out of this particular book, what a disappointment, do not waste your money on this book. also probably 80% of the danb test was radiology. ... Read more

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Great Quick Reference for all !!!!
Im a 1st year resident at Seton Hall University OMFS. I highly recommend this book for all residents. It has been a very helpful reference for all the questions that are thrown at me. Make sure you get this book before you drop tons of money on all the other worthless texts.

Great Quick Reference for all !!!!!
I am a first year resident at Seton Hall University OMFS and use this book religously.
It is a great quick reference to questions that are thrown at me all the time. I highly recommend
this as the first text to buy when you start your residency. Don't run out and buy the expensive books yet. Use this reference until you get a feel for what texts you want to purchase! ... Read more

Book Description

The new 5th edition of this best-selling textbook offers practical guidance for providing state-of-the-art care, as well as insights on evaluating the efficacy of future developments in the field of oral and maxillofacial radiology. Featuring a straightforward, clear presentation of the basic principles of oral and maxillofacial radiology, it includes more than 1000 high-quality radiographs and illustrations, an extensive selection of specialized imaging techniques like MRI and CT, and a comprehensive discussion of radiographic interpretation and pathologic conditions. ... Read more

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extremly satisfying
As a general practitioner dentist,I have been looking for such a strong source of info on evaulating x-rays during diagnosis process,now making me feel the confidency of being able to catch irregularities visible,depending on what I learned from this book.I strongly recommend this to all dentists.

Recommended by the Medical Library Association.
Recommended in "A Basic List of Recommended Books and Journals for Support of Clinical Dentistry in a Nondental Library" in Bulletin Of the Medical Library Association, July 1997. ... Read more

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One of the best Atlas clinics of diseases of the oral mucosa
This book(atlas Clinic) is one of the best atlas of the diseases of the oral mucosa, is very important have it in the consultory and privacy clinic and the use of the practise of Dentistry, It is also available in diferentlenguages for example in Spanish. I recommend this book for all dentistaround the world.Dr Sergio Pizarro G?mez CHILE ... Read more

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Good book for Ortho Residents
This is a great book for 1st year Orthodontic Residents. It really helps with the diagnosis and treatment planning aspect of Orthodontics. I especially liked the Ceph. review appendix "B". ... Read more

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Mosby's comp review dental assisting
I felt to book to be very helpful in preparing to take the Danby test. The review section covered the topics in enough detail so you could answer the questions. Some of the questions were a bit technical. Over all I thought the book to a very good referance book. ... Read more

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AN EXCELLENT BOOK! YOU HAVE TO BUY THIS BOOK!
I had a chance to check this book out of the library for two weeks and then I bought one. This book really prepares you for the National Board. It covers the materials, it gives you case studies, and it tests your knowledge at the end of each section. The material is very well written and easy to understand and it has a mock test in the back to see how well you know your material. I was reviewing perio and radio and I was learning new material that my instructors didn't cover and understanding concepts that were not clear to me. The book is so well written that I couldn't put it down. Buy this book! Even when your done with the National Boards its great referance to have around. ... Read more

Book Description

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FOR THE DENTAL TEAM is a complete procedures manual designed to provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform most office procedures in the dental office. Each chapter includes teaching tools that allow the student to participate in the learning experience.Because of the authors' separate experiences, one in dental assisting and dental assisting education, and the other in office systems and business management education, this book is not only a thorough training manual for dental assistants, but an excellent reference for dental students and new practicing dentists. It is an excellent teaching manual for the dental assistant being trained on the job! ... Read more

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A dental office manager must have!
This book is a must have for any dental office manager. Whether the office manager has dental background or not. I found it to be a great help in every aspect concerning front office to working with the hygienist and doctor. We incorporated many of the suggestions offered through reading the book. ... Read more

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This comprehensive book takes readers through the various tasks associated with front office dental procedures, preparing them for the office of the 21st century. Five-sections-the business of dentistry, practice communications, clinical records management, business and financial records management, and employment opportunities-are supported by learning objectives, key terms, and key concepts.Skill building for Success Student Activities (role-plays and problem-solving activities) and Skills Mastery Assessment Post-tests are provided at the end of each chapter(Dental Assisting, Dental Assist., office management) ... Read more

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super book! now tapes to help demonstrate a lot of it...
Debbie and Doni have done a tremendous job with this book; now, a video series is available that demonstrates a lot of dental assisting procedures: Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Radiography, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Treatment Plan Presentations, Professionalism & Infection Control, and Patient Management. The videos are available ... and provide an invaluable orientation to dentistry for assistants and/or front desk people.

A tremendous book - now a tape series to augment it!
Ann has done a tremendous job with this book; now, a video series is available that demonstrates a lot of dental assisting procedures: Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry, Radiography, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Treatment Plan Presentations, Professionalism & Infection Control, and Patient Management. The videos are available from The Levin Group - www.levingroup.com - and provide an invaluable orientation to dentistry for assistants and/or front desk people.

Essentials of Dental Assisting
I find this book excellent for anyone starting in the field of dental assistant or as a review book for someone who is already an assistant. I am just learning and borrowed the book and had to buy it. It covers everything in detail from anatomy,infection control,patient care, radiography, all forms of denistry procedures needed and much more. There are exercises and flash cards and 623 pages full of information. A GREAT BOOK. Its a must for any dental assistant. There are alot of pictures, layouts and diagrams. I enjoy every minute of it. ... Read more

Book Description

Patients entering a dental practice, either for the first time or as life-long customers, carry with them memories of past experience - good and bad - as well as cultural biases based on consumerism and the media. The dental team can ensure every experience will be a good one, for both the patient and the practice by understanding these attitudes and biases and taking measured steps to deal with them. ... Read more

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Suzanne Knows Her Stuff
There are a lot of books on dental practice management. Many of them are based on ideas that feel good or that worked in one dentist's office. "Mystery Patients" is different. What makes it such a valuable practice management resource is that Suzanne Boswell has taken the trouble to actually research what works and what doesn't. She does this in two different ways.
The first way relates to her use of the title, "Mystery Patient." When she is hired as a consultant, she first makes an appointment with the practice under a pseudonym. She then visits the practice before the doctor or staff have met her so she can see it through the eyes of the patient. You may wonder why the cover shows her wearing a mask. This is so that, if you hire her as a consultant, you won't be able to recognize her when she shows up in your chair--hence, she is the "mystery patient." From these visits, she has an objective view of how real dental practices really treat their patients.

Additionally, she conducts numerous surveys and focus groups to discuss with real people what dental office policies and behaviors turn them off and turn them on. The information she presents in her book is therefore of great worth, being based on actual findings. I have tried her ideas in my practice, and, without fail, they all work. Because of careful, objective research, she understands patients and the dental business. She gets five stars from me for that.

Best information source on dental practice promotion
I have attended numerous dental practice promotion seminars over the past 25 years Nothing has grabbed my attention like this book. After 28 years in dental practice you make a lot of mistakes and rediscover a lot of truths that others have no doubt learnt the hard way.

Boy do I wish I had had this book in hand when I first started out. So much of what I see are the truths I rediscovered and so many of them are thing I was just beginning to discover after such a long time This book will short-circuit a very long learning process. Ever page contains a gem every chapter is a storehouse of invaluable money making tips and hints

Dr Jeremy H ROURKE ... Read more