There’s no denying that 2020 has been a trying year for all of us. But even though we all know that the pandemic has no expiration date, we can still anticipate all the positive changes we expect 2021 to bring. We’ve learned so much this year about how to adapt to new and difficult situations, and we are stronger for it. Meetings will be going ahead next year—even if many of them are fully or partly virtual. At Quintessence, meetings mean an opportunity to share our books with the world.
At Quintessence, meetings mean an opportunity to share our books with the world.
We miss the booths and tables. We miss having you come by and page through our titles, new and old, asking questions and providing feedback. We miss running out of a new book at its launch because we didn’t predict it would go so quickly. It may be a slow transition back to normalcy, if we get there at all, but our outlook here is optimistic.
In 2019, we had new books going to the printer an average of twice a month. In the latter three quarters of 2020, we printed only one of the many titles planned for that year. We don’t expect 2021 to quite reach 2018–2019 numbers, but we are looking forward to seeing all the great books we’ve worked so hard on through quarantine come together on ink and paper. From orthognathic surgery to periodontology to cosmetic dentistry and more, we have something new for everyone!
Here are some of the books we’re excited to release next year. We have many more in the works, and we hope to expand this list in the coming months.
Louie Al-Faraje: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy for Oral Implantology, ed 2
It’s time for a brand-new edition of this very useful anatomy title, a must-have for any implant surgeon. This book will feature very detailed, full-page illustrations and photographs to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of the oral and maxillofacial anatomy. The new edition has a brand-new chapter on the zygomatic bone as well as dozens of new images.
Daniel Buser: 30 Years of Guided Bone Regeneration, ed 3
Another 10 years of developments in GBR, another new edition of this title. Once again, the top names in regenerative dentistry have come together to bring you the latest evidence-based practices in GBR. With elements of literature review combined with a clinical manual, this seminal text is a must-have for implantologists.
Glécio Vaz de Campos & Cláudio Julio Lopes: Periodontal and Peri-Implant Plastic Microsurgery
The future is minimally invasive! This book goes over all the protocols and skills necessary for surgeons before demonstrating specific surgical techniques with case examples and step-by-step illustrations. Close-up photographs and videos throughout the book complement the text. This beauty is THE microsurgical manual for this decade.
Paul Coceancig: 6Ways to Design a Face: Corrective Jaw Surgery to Optimize Bite, Airway, and Facial Balance
Orthognathic surgery should NOT be reserved only for when orthodontics fails or is insufficient. This revolutionary title explores the primacy of orthognathic surgery in treatment planning for patients with small jaws (and the almost inevitable compressed airways that come with them), detailing six surgical methods to design a face to permit patients to breathe normally, eat normally, speak normally, and function normally in society.
Sillas Duarte, Jr: Quintessence of Dental Technology 2021, Volume 44
One good thing about 2020 is that many of us had extra time for work and research! As ever, we’re featuring brand-new articles in a beautiful bound volume with vibrant photos. One we’re particularly excited about focuses on overcoming challenges with scanning. Find this and many more!
Arun Garg & Renato Rossi: Dermal Fillers for Dental Professionals
Fillers have exploded in popularity in the last few years, and for good reason. This book is geared toward practitioners who are ready to take the plunge and begin offering these cosmetic treatments to their patients. Beginning with important background info on fillers and ending with step-by-step instructions for a dozen different procedures, this text will guide you on your journey from novice to expert with administering fillers.
Ronaldo Hirata: Recipes for Composite Restorations
Simplicity is the goal of this very different style of book. Dr Hirata views his techniques as recipes and organizes them in the format of a cookbook. What a clear and concise way to present this valuable material! We’re excited about this one!
Kevin Huff & Douglas Benting: The Art of Complete Denture Therapy for the General Practitioner
You’ve heard it before—an aging population means an increasing demand for complete restorative solutions. Complete denture therapy remains a valid option for providing a reasonable quality of life for the edentulous population, but only if the practicing clinician takes the needed time to learn the ins and outs of the treatment. This book aims to fill gaps in knowledge of complete denture therapy that occur as a result of the shift in focus away from this still very necessary technique.
Pascal Magne & Urs Belser: Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry
A second edition of the best-selling Bonded Porcelain Restorations, this new volume explores the emerging concept of biomimetic restorative dentistry, which focuses on balancing the functional and esthetic needs of the dentition while respecting the biologic structures. The natural intact tooth is used as the ultimate guide to an ideal successful reconstruction at the macrostructural level.
Richard Miron: Understanding Platelet-Rich Fibrin
PRF—is there anything it can’t do? As more and more research emerges, the applications of PRF continue to expand. Bringing together expert researchers and clinicians from various dental specialties, this book first explores the biology of PRF and then demonstrates its myriad clinical applications in periodontology, implant dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, facial esthetics, and medicine.
Nearchos Panayi: Design-it-Yourself Orthodontics
So many new advances within orthodontic treatment have remained within the confines of traditional workflows that depend on the lab and companies that manufacture orthodontic materials. This book turns the traditional workflow on its head by introducing automation into the mix with methods such as 3D printing and CAD/CAM. Every patient is unique, and customized brackets and wires are the future of clinical orthodontics.
Fernando Suárez López del Amo: Periodontics: The Complete Summary
When we say “complete,” we’re not kidding! This expansive textbook has all the topics covered in periodontal exams, organized in an easy-to-read format with dozens of tables, diagrams, illustrations, and vocabulary words to supplement the text. But it’s more than just exam review—even periodontists who have already begun practice will find it an invaluable tool in their careers.
Douglas Terry: Restoring the Intraradicular Space: Esthetic Post Systems
Post and core is an invaluable and underutilized technique for saving teeth. Extraction is sometimes the only option, but it should not be the first choice. This book reviews how advancements in technology in varying fields of dentistry can come together and provide endodontic solutions for complex clinical scenarios. Beautiful and intricate case studies demonstrate the different applications and techniques Dr Terry uses to restore the intraradicular post space in his patients.
We can’t play favorites here—but you can! Visit our Facebook page and share which book or books you’re most excited to see released. Yes, if you’re one of our authors, you’re allowed to say your own book. 🙂