NHS Education for Scotland
NHS Scotland Dentistry Resources
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Managing knowledge to support the patient journey
Contents:
1. Subscription Databases
2. Free Databases
3. Journals
4. Books
5. Free websites
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1. Subscription Databases
The following databases can be accessed from the ‘Databases’ link on the e-Library
homepage.
Biomedical Reference Comprehensive Collection
Biomedical Reference Collection: Comprehensive provides doctors, research scientists,
students, clinical specialists and managers with access to nearly 900 full text journals,
including full text for more than 850 peer-reviewed publications, covering such disciplines as
clinical medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system and the
preclinical sciences. When this citation database is viewed via EBSCOhost there is the ability
to link to full text for articles contained within the Biomedical Reference Collection:
Comprehensive database.
Use ATHENS username and password.
Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is a premier resource for information on the effectiveness of healthcare
interventions. It is a collection of information put together by, among others, the Cochrane
Collaboration and the NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination. This version is provided
free to the UK general public via the National Electronic Library for Health (NeLH).
Embase
A major biomedical and pharmaceutical database covering the following fields: drug
research, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, toxicology, clinical and experimental human
medicine, health policy and management, public health, occupational health, environmental
health, drug dependence and abuse, psychiatry, forensic medicine, and biomedical
engineering/instrumentation. Widely used biomedical and pharmaceutical databases because
of its currency and in-depth indexing. Coverage: 1980 - current. Access is available to NHS
affiliated staff and students from all sectors.
Use ATHENS username and password.
Medline
MEDLINE is the U.S. National Library of Medicine's (NLM) premier bibliographic database
covering the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care
system, and the preclinical sciences. Coverage: 1966 - current. Access is available to NHS
affiliated staff and students from all sectors.
Use ATHENS username and password.
ZETOC
ZETOC provides access to the British Library's Electronic Table of Contents of current
journals and conference proceedings.
Use ATHENS username and password.
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2. Free Databases
Amedeo.com: The Medical Literature Guide
A current awareness service promoting free access to bibliographic information.
Combined Health Information Database
Composed of 16 databases in areas of interest like cancer and Alzheimer's disease but also in
hard-to-find specialities like skin disease, complementary medicine, deafness, oral health,
weight control, and more. This database is produced by the US National Institutes of Health
(NIH).
HSTAT
Health Services Technology Assessment Text is a searchable collection of large, full-text
clinical practice guidelines, technology assessments and health information.
National Institute of Health Consensus Statements
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides evidence-based assessments of medical
practice for the medical community and the public, through conferences that produce
consensus statements and state-of-the-science statements on issues in medicine important to
health care providers, patients, and the general public. The website provides the full text of
NIH consensus statements from 1977 to 2002, where each statement is the product of an
independent panel of experts and is based on the panel's assessment of medical knowledge
available at the time the statement was written.
ScHARR
A ScHARR Introduction to Free Databases of Interest to NHS Staff on the Internet. (Includes
the British Dental Association Library Catalogue).
Timelit
Database of references to articles covering medical education. Data built up over the past 20
years.
3. Journals
Listed below is a list of dentistry-related electronic journals that you can access through the
‘Journals’ link on the e-Library homepage.
Electronic
Access: the news magazine of the American dental hygienists association
Acta odontologica scandinavica
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
Archives of oral biology
British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Clinical implant dentistry and related research
Clinical oral implants research
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology
Dental materials
Dental traumatology
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European journal of oral sciences
International endodontic journal
International journal of paediatric dentistry
Journal of clinical periodontology
Journal of dental hygiene
Journal of dentistry
Journal of endodontics
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
Journal of oral pathology and medicine
Journal of oral rehabilitation
Journal of periodonatal research
Journal of prosthetic dentistry
Oral diseases
Oral microbiology and immunology
Oral oncology
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology
Progress in orthodontics
4. Books
Listed below is a list of dentistry-related electronic books that you can access through the
‘Books’ link on the e-Library homepage.
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: 17th edition, section 9: Dental / Oral
Disorders (Free Internet Textbook)
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section9/sec9.htm
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy is a searchable electronic book which aims to
provide clinical information to physicians, medical students, nurses, pharmacists and other
health care professionals. This section provides chapters relating to dentistry and disorders of
the teeth and mouth. This is the 17th edition.
The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Section 8: Mouth and Dental Disorders
(Free Internet Textbook)
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home/sec8/93.htm
The Merck Manual of Medical Information: Second Home Edition aims to provide detailed
and reliable medical information to patients and the general public. This section provides
chapters relating to disorders of the mouth and teeth. The book is searchable and has a
complete index, and is based on the textbook for professionals, the Merck Manual of
Diagnosis and Therapy.
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5. Free Websites
American Dental Association
http://www.ada.org/index.asp
The American Dental Association (ADA) is the US professional association of dentists,
which aims to support dental health, ethics, science and professional advancement through
initiatives in advocacy, education, research and the development of standards. The website
provides information on the ADA, resources for dental professionals including library
services and publications, and information on oral health for consumers. Some features are
accessible only to ADA members.
Bristol Biomedical Image Archive
http://brisbio.ac.uk/
The Bristol Biomedical Image Archive (Bristol BioMed) is an online collection of about 8500
medical, dental and veterinary images for use in teaching and learning. To find images there
are basic, advanced and MeSH thesaurus searches, and browsing by keywords or terms
derived from the image descriptions. Thumbnail images are available, but free registration is
required to view full-size images. The archive is based at the Unversity of Bristol.
British Dental Association
http://www.bda-dentistry.org.uk/
The British Dental Association (BDA) is the professional association and trade union for
dentists in the UK. The BDA develops policies to represent dentists working in every sphere.
The website provides information about the BDA, and information on education and careers.
It also provides advice and resources, including information on issues affecting salaried
dentists and those in general practice; news about the BDA; BDA factfiles with guidance on a
range of issues; and general advice and information for dentists and students. Additional
services are accessible only to members of the BDA.
Dental Education Mailing List
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/DENTAL-EDUCATION.html
A list for all those involved or interested in dentistry/dental care education; it is of particular
interest to curriculum developers in UK dental schools. It covers all levels of dental education
& provides a forum for discussion, exchange of ideas & information.
Dental Educational Resources on the Web
http://www.derweb.co.uk/
Dental Educational Resources on the Web (DERWeb) aims to provide dental academics and
practitioners with information to aid in the advancement of knowledge and technology in the
field of dentistry. It provides information on careersand research, educational resources, an
image library (requires free registration), a database of dental contact addresses, patient
education and links to related resources.
Dental Health Mailing List
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/DENTAL-HEALTH.html
This list is available for the discussion of dental and oral public health issues and the
dissemination of theories and findings. Topics relating to the Dental Health Services Research
/ R&D or dental health in the UK and Europe are of particular relevance.
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Dental Related Internet Resources
http://www.dental-resources.com/
The Dental Related Internet Resources website provides links to dental resources in the
categories of educational sites, associations, office management, journals and art, mailing
lists, clinical information, general information, dental practices, dental labs, insurance plans,
dental care, office supplies and continuing education.
General Dental Council
http://www.gdc-uk.org/
The General Dental Council (GDC) is the regulatory body for dentists in the UK, giving
dentists the legal right to practise. It aims to protect patients and promote confidence in dental
professionals by registering qualified professionals, setting standards of dental practice and
conduct, assuring the quality of dental education, ensuring professionals keep up-to-date,
helping patients with complaints about a dental professional and working to strengthen patient
protection. The website provides information about the GDC, registration, complaints,
education, continuing professional development (CPD) and meetings. There is a facility for
searching the register of dentists, and publications including information and reports to
download as PDF files (requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Practitioner Services Division
http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/psd/
The Practitioner Services Division (PSD) of the NHSScotland Common Services Agency
(CSA) is responsible for making payments to Family Health Service (FHS) contractors and
maintaining the indices of patients registered with family doctors and dentists, on behalf of
Primary Care Trusts and Health Boards. FHS covers GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacists.
Your Health Care Decisions: Getting Wise About Wisdom Teeth
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/health/gwwt-00.asp
This is a Scottish Executive patient information leaflet on the subject of wisdom teeth, one of
a series based on recent research evidence and guidelines. It covers reasons for and against
having wisdom teeth taken out and different types of anaesthetic used. The leaflet is also
available in PDF format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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