Science of Dental Materials, Clinical Applications, 2e This is the thoroughly revised and updated edition of the popular textbook aimed at the dental students in providing an in-depth information on the subject of dental materials, with a focus on the clinical applications. While planning the content, knowledge of basic sciences of the students admitted to the first year to BDS course has been taken as the base-line. Care has been taken to strike a balance between the basic sciences, technologies and adequate orientation to the clinical applications. A slightly different approach has been adopted in the organisation of the chapters to make the text more interesting and facts easily understood. Certain topics like materials used in orthodontia, basic metallurgy, ceramics, etc. have been dealt with in greater details which would help the brighter undergraduate students and serve as an introduction to the postgraduate students of the particular specialities. The salient features include the chapter ?Orientation to Dentistry?, the usefulness of which has been expressed by many students/readers; and the different types of model questions given at the end of every chapter which have helped them in preparing the answers to long and short essays and brief (short) answers to questions within the stipulated time. To facilitate faster study and longer retention by the students, this edition highlights ? double-column text setting ? use of colour side-headings, tables and diagrams and ? bold printing of keywords. V Shama Bhat is currently Professor, Department of Dental Materials, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore. One of the senior-most teachers teaching the subject of dental materials, he completed MSc in physics from Karnataka University, Dharwad in 1957. He was a lecturer in physics at St. Joseph?s College, Bangalore (1957?1962); at Manipal Institute of Technology (1962?1969); and Head, Department of Physics, Kasturba Medical College and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal (1969?1976). Later, he took up the challenging position of Professor and Head, Department of Dental Materials, College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, in 1976 and worked hard to establish and develop an independent department and grant status to this subject. BT Nandish is currently Assistant Professor, Department of Dental Materials, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore. He belongs to the first batch of the newly started MSc (DM) course at Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (1998). After completing his MSc securing first class, he joined this department and helped to develop the museum and took active part in all the activities. He has already conducted research work on gypsum products and introduced new exercise of determination setting time of gypsum products under different parameters for BDS course.

This edition of the book features extensive revision and modification made in view of the changing trends in the examination pattern in recent years. The primary aim of the book yet remains to help students of MBBS, BDS and allied health sciences courses in completing a ?quick revision? before the final examinations. It will help them get trained in writing answers in the examination, which in itself is an art. Salient features of the book ? This edition is produced in full colour to render vividness to graphics and improve readability. All the graphics are redrawn in colour rendered in great detail. ? The text material has been edited, modified and updated to suite the current requirements of the students. ? The text has been covered in 11 chapters; each chapter is divided into sub?sections for the convenience of the reader. ? Questions on Blood? and 'General Physiology1 have been divided into two separate sections to make reading easier. ? Question papers (primarily of Delhi University) from the year 2000 onwards have been included in this edition. ? Flowcharts, tables and diagrams have been modified, and new ones have been added, to enhance the lucidity of the text. Mohini Khullar MD is Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana. She is ex-Professor, Department of Physiology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi; and ex-Professor, Department of Physiology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Shilpa Khullar MD is Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, ESIC Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, Delhi.

The 100+ book series covering the orthopedic problems of public health importance aims to inform and educate the readers about various orthopedic problems. Volumes in the series will help them immensely in getting the right knowledge directly from an experienced specialist. Highlights of this book ?Written in simple and lucid language ?Well drawn illustrations and line graphics ?Appropriate clinical photographs given wherever necessary ?RelevantX-rays ? Short summaries ? Anecdotes This book has ubiquitous utility and usage and can be useful to the under-graduate medical students, doctors from all disciplines of medicine, postgraduate students in orthopedics, orthopedic surgeons, physio-therapists, practitioners in alternative systems of medicine, rehabilitation specialists, and most importantly the common/lay persons, catering to a wide spectrum of readers. It is particularly useful to all those doctors who work in remote areas with minimum infrastructure: They can use this book as a ready-reckoner. John Ebnezar MBBS D?Ortho, DNB (Ortho), MNAMS (Ortho), PhD (Yoga), Sports Medicine (Australa), INOR Fellow (UK), DAc, DMT is a world renowned celebrated author in the field of orthopedics with several bestsellers to his credit. His name is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and has several awards to his credit. His books are universally liked by all and he has written books for a vast range of readers from medical students, orthopedic postgraduates and surgeons to a common man. This book is part of this 100+ book series meant to bring orthopedics closer to laymen and professionals alike.

The 100+ book series covering the orthopedic problems of public health importance aims to inform and educate the readers about various orthopedic problems. Volumes in the series will help them immensely in getting the right knowledge directly from an experienced specialist. Highlights of this book ?Written in simple and lucid language ?Well drawn illustrations and line graphics ?Appropriate clinical photographs given wherever necessary ?RelevantX-rays ? Short summaries ? Anecdotes This book has ubiquitous utility and usage and can be useful to the under-graduate medical students, doctors from all disciplines of medicine, postgraduate students in orthopedics, orthopedic surgeons, physio-therapists, practitioners in alternative systems of medicine, rehabilitation specialists, and most importantly the common/lay persons, catering to a wide spectrum of readers. It is particularly useful to all those doctors who work in remote areas with minimum infrastructure: They can use this book as a ready-reckoner. John Ebnezar MBBS D?Ortho, DNB (Ortho), MNAMS (Ortho), PhD (Yoga), Sports Medicine (Australa), INOR Fellow (UK), DAc, DMT is a world renowned celebrated author in the field of orthopedics with several bestsellers to his credit. His name is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and has several awards to his credit. His books are universally liked by all and he has written books for a vast range of readers from medical students, orthopedic postgraduates and surgeons to a common man. This book is part of this 100+ book series meant to bring orthopedics closer to laymen and professionals alike.

Otorhinolaryngology is not a speciality which stands still, but one which is at the forefront of progress. It remains essential to relate modern concepts and treatment methods to the underlying scientific basis and principles which underpin our practice. In almost every chapter one can find important insights or pearls that, until now, have only been taught verbally by mentors to students. The anatomic and scientific basis of ENT disease is used throughout the textbook as the foundation stones on which thorough, concise and practical descriptions of current treatment and practice is built, to deliver a comprehensive precise of contemporary management. Whether the reader is an advanced undergraduate student, a surgeon in training, or a trained specialist wanting to update their knowledge, this book will be an invaluable aid and guide. The contributors to this textbook from India and abroad are recognised experts in their fields, and their knowledge distilled to provide key learning points for the reader. As otorhinolaryngologists it is our privilege and duty to continually expand the scope of knowledge about recent advances in diagnosis and management and to develop new and better treatment modalities. Authors believe that ?A picture is worth a thousand words and seeing believes?. The editors and chapter authors are pioneers in their respective fields of otorhinolaryngology and head & neck surgery. This book covers 47 chapters with broad spectrum of recent advances in the field of otorhinolaryngology and head & neck surgery in the form of anatomy, pathology, investigations, medical and surgical treatment. All the chapters have been designed to understand surgical anatomy, pathophysiology as well as basic clinical, radiological evolution and treatment either by medical or surgical means. In the last few decades there has been dramatic developments in medical technology like high definition microscopes, wide-angle telescopes and cameras with image-guided smoscopy, high power microdebrider, laser, radiofrequency gamma knife, CT, MRI, PET, cochlear implantand robotic surgery. This book will definitely be a milestone for residents and ENT practitioners in our country and abroad. Overall, the book is easy to read, very well illustrated, not only with microscopic, endoscopic and cadaveric photographs, but also with a lot of illustrative drawings which complement and add to the quality of chapters. This book will be an excellent academic contribution, valuable tool and boon to all MS, DLO, DNB students as well as otorhinolaryngologists across the world. The book is definitely very promising for the future.

Rabies: A Killer Disease, Rabies, a dreadful and terrifying disease of warm blooded animals is not only a national but also a global problem. Rabies is the most important viral zoonosis from a global perspective. Although, the anti-rabies vaccine was first prepared by drying the rabies from infected rabbit brain long ago in 1885 by Louis Pasteur, over the years, lot of developments have been made in this field but the disease is still prevalent in many countries of the world.