Tips
For all PBL cases you will be using scholarly resources to address your learning needs. In addition to using the library catalog, you can use the resources listed below to search for textbooks, look up information in clinical databases, or find scholarly articles.
E-Book Collections
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Access MedicineE-book collection of general biomedical textbooks. Use this resource if you are looking for more general information such as anatomy & physiology, disease information, or laboratory & diagnostic tests & values.
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Clinical KeyE-book topics range from general biomedical to dental. Also includes academic articles. Use this resource for general topics such as anatomy & physiology, disease information including treatment, and advanced dentistry.
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Stat!RefA more specific collection of e-books with good coverage of dental topics. Use this resource when looking for specific dental and dental hygiene related topics.
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R2 LibraryE-book collection organized by topic with good coverage of biomedical and dental topics. Use this resource when searching for more specific dental topics.
Search the Health Sciences Library Catalog
Databases
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Lexi-Comp for DentistryThis is a drug database. Use this resource to look up information on specific drugs, drug-drug interactions, and how medications may impact dental treatment.
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UpToDateThis is a clinical decision support database. Evidence-based clinical summaries of the most recent medical information and recommendations.
Trusted Websites
Government websites (.gov), professional association websites (.org), and some academic websites (.edu) are acceptable for PBL.
Please note: Use of these resources should be minimal, information should be reviewed carefully, and always try to find the primary source material referenced on these sites if possible.
Librarian
Dictionaries and more
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Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions (ONLINE) by Call Number: E-bookISBN: 9781608311460Publication Date: 2011-01-29Look up general information and clarify definitions of terms and concepts. -
Concise Medical Dictionary by ISBN: 0199687811Publication Date: 2015-01-01This dictionary covers all aspects of medical science and terminology.
