The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: A Guide to Patient Care; High-Strength Ceramics: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: A Guide to Patient Care
MICHAEL GLICK, DMD

301 pages. $118. 2014.

Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 4350 Chandler Drive, Hanover Park, IL 60133.
(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com.

This book, authored by experts in oral medicine, periodontology, epidemiology, and microbiology, provides information on the relationship between the oral environment and general health. Chapters address techniques used to screen for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes in the dental setting, associations between oral health and systemic disease, mechanisms of oralsystemic interactions, the relationship between periodontal infections and adverse pregnancy outcomes, and more, each ending with clinical considerations. The text aims to provide readers with information that can be applied to guide treatment decisions and prevention strategies, as well as to gain a better understanding of the evidence surrounding connections between oral and overall health.

High-Strength Ceramics: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
JONATHAN L. FERENCZ, DDS
NELSON R.F.A. SILVA, DDS, MSc, PhD
JOS MANUEL NAVARRO, DDS, MS

284 pages. $158. 2014.

Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., 4350 Chandler Drive, Hanover Park, IL 60133. 
(800) 621-0387; www.quintpub.com.

Written with the aid of clinicians, ceramists, and researchers, this book covers the ever-changing field of ceramic based restorative and implant dentistry. Filled with high-quality images and thoroughly referenced, it touches on a variety of topics, including engineering and testing of bioceramics; effectiveness of ceramics; inlays and onlays; ceramic crowns, veneers, and dental implants; and digital workflow. The authors provide practical advice and tools for evaluating research and integrating best practices into the clinical environment, as well as information on new ceramics, highquality clinical procedures, and laboratory techniques. Their book will be useful to dental students and faculty, technicians, and practicing dentists alike.