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Atlas of Craniofacial Trauma. Mathog RI-I (ed), with seven consultants. Philadelphia, PA, 1992, 592 pages, 2 10 illustra- tions, $100.00

The author describes techniques that he has found effective for the management of mandibular, maxillary, malar, orbital, nasoethmoidal, frontal sinus, sphenoid, ethmoid, and tem- poral fractures, as well as for laryngeal, carotid, facial nerve, and parotid duct injuries. Each chapter reviews the patho- physiology of the injury, the indications for surgery, and the pitfalls and complications that may occur. Modifications, options, and alternative methods add to the scope of the pre- sentation.

Atlas of Cutaneous Laser Surgery. Apfelberg DB (ed), with 75 contributors. New York, NY, Raven Press, 1992, 483 pages, illustrated, $195.00

The material in this book is presented in case summary form. Each author has selected one or more lesions treatable with lasers and then describes the choice of laser, the power and exposure settings, and the method by which the procedure is performed. Also included are precautions to be taken and postoperative care instructions. A comprehensive bibliogra- phy is provided.

Head and Neck Microsurgery. Swartz WM, Banis JC Jr. Bal- timore, MD, Williams &Wilkins, 1992,275 pages, illustrated, $125.00

This book is divided into three sections. The first describes the essentials of preoperative planning and the intraoperative

management of the microsurgical patient. The second pro- vides a detailed description of selected donor sites, the regional anatomy, techniques of flap dissection, and an explanation of the indications for their use. The final section uses a prob- lem-oriented approach to the most common reconstructive situations encountered. Each problem is analyzed for its functional and esthetic requirements, and options and alter- natives are discussed.

Temporomandibular Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment. Kaplan AS, Assall LA (eds), with 31 contributors. Philadel- phia, PA, Saunders, 1992, 754 pages, 1,220 illustrations, $145.00

This text provides a comprehensive approach to manage- ment of problems related to the temporomandibular joint. The material is divided into five sections: basic sciences, pa- thology, diagnosis, and nonsurgical and surgical management. An extensive bibliography and numerous illustrations, many in color, complement the various chapters.

Dental Pharmacology (ed 2). Cowen FF. Philadelphia, PA, 1992, 446 pages, illustrated, paperback

The content of this book is divided into sections on general principles of pharmacology, drugs used by dental practitio- ners, drugs patients are taking, and drugs of special interest. The emphasis is on material of immediate application to clinical practice rather than on theory. Each chapter contains pertinent references and a supplemental bibliography is also provided for those interested in additional information.

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For the Association, the challenge is to provide the necessary time, staffing, and resources needed to make the CIGs successful. For the CIGs, there is the challenge to clearly establish their role as groups with special in- terests rather than as special interest groups. Through

such cooperative efforts, the unity of our organization will be strengthened and we can look forward to a new and exciting era for our specialty.

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