The Wilson Dental Library has gathered information and resources for students and facilitators participating in the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Curriculum. Below are links to relevant resources that will help guide you through your learning needs. Ostrow Case Library Ostrow Case Library Research Guides Research Guides for individual cases and subjects have been developed for you by the librarians at the Wilson Dental Library. Please note: Research Guides for individual PBL cases focus on the first cases for DDS and ASPID students. There are not Research Guides for every PBL case. Verna Williams Research Guide Bob Lewin Research Guide Jane Burke Research Guide Jacqueline Doe Returns Research Guide The Programmer Who Couldn't Eat Research Guide Leilani’s Partial Edentulism Research Guide Linda’s Improved Smile Research Guide Gene Dahlite Research Guide Joe's Stuffy Nose Research Guide Burr K.T. Wright Research Guide Retired Runner Research Guide Virginia Ovine Research Guide PBL Trimester 2 Research Guide PBL Citations Guide All Dentistry Research Guides Recommended Textbooks PBL facilitators have curated a list of textbooks recommended for PBL cases. The list is organized by subject and information about textbook format (available in print or online) is included. List of Recommended Textbooks for PBL Recommended Ebook Databases Access Medicine Clinical Key R2 Digital Library Stat! Ref Reserve Textbooks Latest editions and popular textbooks are held on reserve at the Wilson Dental Library. These books can be checked out for 3 hours at a time, with the option to check them out overnight after 3 pm. Some exceptions apply. Please email wdl@usc.edu for more information. PBL Citation Format For PBL Learning Need Packets, you are required to use a citation format created by Ostrow faculty designed to help PBL facilitators locate your references. View the PBL Citations Guide for examples of common PBL references types in the required format. Video Tutorials PBL Resources Video Playlist - Dental librarians created a series of videos on how to search for information across multiple health sciences ebooks in ClinicalKey, AccessMedicine, R2 Library, and Stat!Ref. USC Health Sciences Libraries Video Playlist - Librarians from the Wilson Dental Library and Norris Medical Library have created a range of video tutorials demonstrating how to access and search PubMed, how to find full-text articles, and how to use other databases. Guidelines and Presentations Ostrow Guidelines and presentations regarding PBL. Guidelines for PBL Process Assessment Introduction to Learning Needs (Dr. Margarita Zeichner David) Introduction to Library Resources and Services (Jennifer Silverman) PBL Resource Selection (Jennifer Silverman) Library Orientation We have prepared an online, self-paced library orientation for you. Learn how to navigate the library website, search for books, find resource guides and more. Wilson Dental Library Orientation Get Help from the Dental Librarian Contact the librarian - visit this page to contact the dental librarian for help with a PBL learning need Schedule an appointment with the dental librarian - use this form to schedule an in-person or online appointment with the dental librarian for help with a PBL learning need.