COMPREHENSIVE BIOCHEMISTRY FOR DENTISTRY. TEXTBOOK FOR DENTAL STUDENTS

1. Introduction to Biochemistry
2. Cell and Organelles
3. Protein and Amino Acids
4. Plasma Proteins
5. Hemoglobin
6. Carbohydrates
7. Lipids
8. Nucleic Acids
9. Enzymes
10. Hormones
11. Vitamins
12. Digestion and Absorption of Proteins
13. Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids
14. Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates
15. Metabolism of Carbohydrates
16. Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
17. Metabolism of Lipids
18. Metabolism of Minerals
19. Biological Oxidation
20. Acid-Base Balance
21. Nutrition
22. Serum Enzymes and Organ Function Tests
23. Immunoglobulins
24. Dental Biochemistry

This book combines fundamental concepts of biochemistry and the dental sciences to provide an authentic, coherent and comprehensive text for dental students. It describes in simple language the intricate pathophysiology of biomolecules in health and in diseases of dental and oral tissues. This book also describes the evolution of biochemistry in a chronological order, provides information about the fundamental chemical structure, classification and biological significance of biomolecules, vitamins and hormones, enriched with flow charts and diagrams for easy understanding and quick reference. It includes chapters on nucleic acids, nutrition and serum enzymes and organ function tests, and offers an innovative approach to familiarize dental students with the biochemical composition of enamel, dentine, cementum and saliva, explaining the biochemical basis of dental caries, periodontal diseases, role of fluorides in caries prophylaxis, fluoride toxicity, and the role of amino acids as anti-hypersensitive agents.

Features
• This book elucidates key concepts of biochemistry for dental students
• Authentic, precise and recent study material with color diagrams and illustrated flow charts
• It provides concise and comprehensive overview of biochemical aspect of oral and periodontal diseases
• It correlates prudently the molecular biology and biochemistry to oro-dental health and diseases

Author
Dr. Anil Gupta is currently working as Professor & Head, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry at Eklavya Dental College & Hospital, Kotputli under Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, India. He graduated in Bio-Sciences from Punjab University in 1989. He obtained his Bachelors in Dental Surgery from University of Poona, 1984. Later on, he did his Masters in Biochemistry in 2009 and completed his Ph.D in Biochemistry in 2012 from SJJT University, Rajasthan. He is persistently pursuing post-doctoral research, independently, related to “Nutritional Status of Children between 2 years to below 5 years of Age.” He has got more than 30 research papers accepted and published in high impact, peer reviewed and indexed journals. He is accorded with merit certificates, merit scholarships and medals. He has more than 10 years of teaching experience and more than 21 years of clinical experience. He is a guide to PhD scholars working in fields like (Heavy metals contamination of water), (Quality analysis of drinking water) and (Predisposition of blood groups to diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia). He serves as reviewer and member, editorial board in national and international journals.