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Dentistry: Books

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The University of Manchester Library is home to a significant collection of books for Dentistry.

E-book Spotlight

Front cover of Bioceramics in Endodontics

Bioceramics in Endodontics

Practical reference book in the emerging field of bioceramics in endodontics, focusing on overall makeup and relevant clinical cases. Bioceramics in Clinical Endodontics is a highly unique resource that blends together detailed information on the physico-chemical and biological properties of bioceramics with the clinical application of bioceramic in endodontics, exploring the history and chemistry of bioceramics, their mechanical properties and advantages over other materials, and clinical cases with high-definition pictures and videos demonstrating their use across a wide variety of applications (Provided by Publisher).

Front cover of Vivas for the oral and maxillofacial surgery FRCS

Vivas for the oral and maxillofacial surgery FRCS

Vivas for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS provides candidates with 100 high-quality viva topics and expert guidance to prepare for this difficult exit oral exam. Written and edited by consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeons who have succeeded in the exam, this book provides comprehensive coverage of theory and practice. Split into 15 chapters of key sub-specialties, all 100 questions are mapped to the surgical curriculum preparing you for the FRCS oral examination. Each topic contains a visual aid, such as an x-ray or photograph, to replicate exam conditions. All answers have a full explanation and further reading to ensure high-quality self-assessment and quick recognition of areas that require further study. Providing a thorough assessment of the reader's oral and maxillofacial surgery knowledge, this is an essential revision book for any candidate facing the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS oral examination (Provided by Publisher).

This title was acquired through the Library's Order a Book service.

Front cover of Textbook of General Pathology for Dental Students

Textbook of General Pathology for Dental Students

This textbook is structured to meet the specific learning needs of dental students in general pathology and assist them in holistically formulating clinical decisions. It discusses pathology principles essential to understanding the disease process. The text is presented logically and designed to emphasise clinical relevance where necessary. Chapters on common systemic and orofacial diseases have also been included to highlight the fundamental relevance of pathology to clinical dentistry. Organised in 16 chapters, using a user-friendly writing style, this book covers core topics such as cellular pathology, inflammation, tissue repair, immunopathology, genetic disorders, infectious disease, neoplasia, nutritional and environmental pathology, pain, and pathology of organ systems relevant to the practice of dentistry. It is a must-have for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students (Provided by Publisher).

Front cover of Myofibroblasts : Methods and Protocols

Myofibroblasts : Methods and Protocols

This detailed book explores the fundamentals of myofibroblast biology in tissue repair, fibrosis, and tumors as well as providing cutting-edge laboratory methods used to investigate myofibroblast functions in physiological and pathological settings in vitro and in vivo, as written by leading academic scientists. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. 

Authoritative and extensive, Myofibroblasts: Methods and Protocols is an essential collection for researchers delving into the processes and effects of these important cells. (Provided by Publisher.)

This item was acquired by the Library's Order a Book service.

Locating and borrowing books

You can use Library Search to search for both print and eBooks as well as a range of other resources including articles, journals, and databases.

Guide to printed collections

The Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification scheme (Dewey for short) to arrange books and other resources on the shelves so you can locate them easily.

The vast majority of books relating to Dentistry and related subjects can be found in the Main Library.

 

Subject Areas Classmark(s) Location
Dentistry 617.6 Main Library - Blue Area - Floor 3

More information: Locating books on shelves

For help with finding your way around the Main Library, please use our new Interactive Map.

Course reading lists

You can access your course reading lists in Blackboard: 

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Reading Lists

E-book collections

The Library provides access to numerous e-book collections that host many titles relating to Dentistry and related subjects. Follow this link to browse different collections you can explore to find e-books relating to your studies. 

E-book collections

E-book collections

Order a Book

If the Library doesn't already hold a copy of the book you need, fill in the Order a Book form and we will get it for you.

University staff should use the Order a Book (Staff) form.

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Theses and dissertations

Theses can be a valuable source of information for your research and are very useful points of reference for when you come to write your own thesis.

For detailed information on how to access theses from the University of Manchester, and from other universities in the UK and internationally, please visit our Theses Library Guide

 

Theses

 

 

Doctoral/Research Theses

  • Electronic versions of many open-access University of Manchester research theses, submitted from the 2010 session onwards, are available on Research Explorer, the University of Manchester’s research database.

 

Theses from other UK/International Institutions

  • ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global (PQDT Global)

    A searchable and browsable database of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1743 to the present day. It also offers full text for graduate works added since 1997, along with selected full text for works written prior to 1997. It contains a significant amount of new international dissertations and theses both in citations and in full text. Designated as an official offsite repository for the U.S. Library of Congress, PQDT Global offers comprehensive historic and ongoing coverage for North American works and significant and growing international coverage from a multiyear program of expanding partnerships with international universities and national associations.