Dentistry Made Simple episodes:

• November 05, 2025Oxford Textbook of Anaesthesia for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

  Provides an overview of anaesthesia for oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), covering a vast array of topics essential for safe perioperative patient care. The material focuses on the specific challenges of OMFS, particularly in managing the shared airway, and addresses diverse patient populations including those with malignancy, trauma, burns, and congenital anomalies. The source details various anaesthetic techniques, such as regional anaesthesia and controlled hypotension, alongside critical aspects like preoperative assessment, difficult airway management, and surgical complications. Furthermore, the text emphasizes the importance of non-technical skills (ANTS) and teamwork in the operating room to ensure patient safety and optimize outcomes.
  
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• November 04, 2025Bone Response to Dental Implant Materials

  Focused on bone response to dental implant materials, covering a wide spectrum of related topics in clinical dentistry and bioengineering. Content ranges from the fundamental biology of bone remodeling and the historical concept of osseointegration to the detailed characteristics and biocompatibility of various biomaterials and grafts, such as calcium phosphates, porcine bone, and innovative graphene composites. The sources also examine the mechanical aspects of implant stability, including the effects of surface topography and loading protocols, and explore advanced testing and monitoring techniques, such as synchrotron radiation microtomography and acoustic emission, along with the necessary protocols for evaluating cytotoxicity and biocompatibility via international standards. Furthermore, a chapter is dedicated to the serious complication of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), providing clinical context for implant procedures in patients with altered bone metabolism.
  
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• November 03, 2025Porcelain & Composite Inlays & Onlays: Esthetic Posterior Restorations

  A comprehensive overview of posterior dental restorations, comparing and contrasting various materials and techniques, such as amalgam, gold alloys, porcelain, and composite resins. Chapters cover historical context, material properties, advantages, disadvantages, and detailed clinical procedures including tooth preparation, impressions, provisional restorations, laboratory steps, and final placement of porcelain and composite inlays and onlays. The book also discusses expanded clinical variations and emerging technologies like CAD/CAM systems for directly milled ceramic restorations.
  
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• November 02, 2025Removable Partial Dentures: A Clinician’s Guide

  A clinical guide on Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs), offering detailed information for dental practitioners. The text addresses the increasing future need for RPDs despite declining tooth loss rates, attributing this to an aging and growing population. A significant portion of the material covers the comprehensive diagnostic process for partially edentulous patients, including examination of oral hygiene, periodontal health, and systemic conditions, emphasizing that the prosthodontic treatment plan must be established first. Finally, the sources explore various RPD design philosophies, their components, material choices, post-insertion patient care for managing common problems, and alternative RPD options such as interim prostheses and implant-supported solutions.
  
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• November 01, 2025Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America

  A comprehensive overview of rhinoplasty, encompassing its historical evolution and modern surgical techniques. The texts include academic articles and excerpts from a medical publication, offering detailed instructions on surgical anatomy, ranging from blood supply and nerve distribution to the structure of the nasal septum and lateral cartilages. A significant portion of the material addresses patient consultation and examination, emphasizing the importance of assessing psychological factors like Body Dysmorphic Disorder and managing patient expectations, as well as providing specific protocols for various surgical approaches (open, closed, and septoplasty). Furthermore, the sources explore specialized topics such as managing the deviated or crooked nose, using different types of graft materials for augmentation and reconstruction, and considering ethnic variations in nasal anatomy for cosmetic procedures. Finally, the role of oral and maxillofacial surgery within the history and practice of rhinoplasty is also highlighted.
  
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• October 31, 2025Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry

  A comprehensive overview of the science, applications, and practice management related to dental lasers. It begins by tracing the origins of laser technology back to Albert Einstein's work on stimulated emission, which forms the theoretical basis for light amplification. The majority of the source material focuses on the clinical use of various laser wavelengths (e.g., CO2, diode, erbium, Nd:YAG) in diverse dental specialties, including periodontics, endodontics, restorative, pediatric, and oral surgery. Furthermore, the text addresses important practical considerations such as safety protocols, patient care, healing mechanisms, and the business aspects of incorporating high-tech laser equipment into a dental practice.
  
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• October 30, 2025Restorative Dentistry

  A comprehensive overview of clinical practice, covering foundational topics such as oral anatomy, the etiology and management of dental caries, and inflammatory periodontal diseases. Furthermore, the source details complex restorative procedures, including endodontic therapy, core build-ups, crowns, veneers, and the principles of fixed and removable prosthetics, such as bridges and dentures. Throughout these sections, the authors emphasize the importance of systematic examination, diagnosis, and integrated treatment planning for managing diverse patient needs, from tooth wear to pulpal pathology.
  
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• October 29, 2025Paediatric Dentistry at a Glance

  Offer a comprehensive overview of specialized dental care for children, focusing heavily on restorative and preventive strategies. The content details various treatment techniques, such as the management of caries in primary teeth using methods like strip crowns and pulpectomy, as well as the care for first permanent molars. A significant portion of the material addresses behavior management techniques, including the use of local analgesia, sedation, and general anesthesia, to ensure children's cooperation and positive future attitudes toward dentistry. Furthermore, the text addresses the dental management of children with special needs and various systemic conditions, including bleeding disorders, heart defects, cancer, and kidney disease, emphasizing the need for cautious, multidisciplinary care.
  
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• October 28, 2025Pathology of the Hard Dental Tissues

  Provides an overview of the pathology of hard dental tissues, detailing various conditions that affect the teeth, enamel, dentine, and cementum. The excerpts examine developmental anomalies, such as issues with tooth eruption, agenesis (missing teeth), and hyperdontia (extra teeth), often discussing genetic inheritance patterns. Additionally, the material covers acquired diseases and wear, including a comprehensive look at the aetiology, progression, diagnosis, and treatment of dental caries (decay) and tooth erosion from extrinsic and intrinsic acids. Finally, the text explores traumatic injuries like fractures and luxations, as well as the oral manifestations of numerous genetic syndromes and systemic conditions.
  
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• October 27, 2025Pathology Practical Book

  Covering a vast array of topics in medical pathology. This resource functions as an educational guide detailing techniques, exercises, and diagnostic features across multiple sub-disciplines, including general pathology, systemic pathology, cytopathology, clinical pathology, and haematology. The book thoroughly explains laboratory methods like microscopy, tissue processing, and staining, alongside in-depth descriptions of the gross and microscopic features of numerous diseases, such as various cancers, infectious diseases, and organ-specific disorders of the heart, kidney, liver, and lung. It also includes appendices with normal laboratory values and a review of common pathology terminology.
  
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