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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 available from January 13 2011 and it is primarily designed for dental students and dental clinic professionals. 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 the mineralization and demineralization of bone, and the mineralization of dentin and enamel. 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.