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Dental Biochemistry for the 21st Century

Topics in Dental Biochemistry is a new book from Springer that links modern biochemistry to topics of dental interest. It is expected to be become available from January 13 2011 and is designed mainly for dental students and dental clinic professionals, although some portions are suitable for practitioners of internal medicine. http://www.springer.com/medicine/dentistry/book/978-3-540-88115-5. The book has 307 pages including an extensive index and many cross-references. There are 163 illustrations of which 110 are colored, simplifying understanding of the contents. There are 16 chapters which relate general biochemistry to dental topics. The first chapter briefly discusses the periodic table of the elements in relation to biology, fluoride, and dating ancient teeth. This is followed by a brief consideration of fermentation and bacteria in caries and periodontal disease. The second chapter discusses photosynthesis and sucrose production. Chapters 3 through 6 discuss the connective tissue stroma, including a chapter on epithelial structures and attachments in general and their relationship to the dental epithelial attachment. Chapters 7 and 8 discuss the synthesis and breakdown of collagen in relation to the enzymes involved and genetic mutations that affect the teeth and periodontium. Chapters 9 and 10 discuss processes of mineralization and demineralization of bone, including the different processes involved in dentin and enamel mineralization. Chapter 11 details key proteins and therapies involved in blood coagulation. Chapter 12 discusses saliva composition and functions. Chapters 13 and 14 discuss chronic and aggressive periodontal diseases and the last two chapters discuss dental caries and fluoride.