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 and Resource guides for individual cases and subjects have been developed for you by the librarians at the Wilson Dental Library. Please note: Resource Guides for individual PBL cases focus on the first cases for DDS and ASPID students. There are not Resource Guides for every PBL case. All Dentistry Research Guides Verna Williams Resource Guide Bob Lewin Resource Guide Jane Burke Resource Guide Jacqueline Doe Returns Resource Guide The Programmer Who Couldn't Eat Resource Guide Leilani’s Partial Edentulism Resource Guide Linda’s Improved Smile Resource Guide PBL Trimester 2 Resource Guide Gene Dahlite Resource Guide Joe's Stuffy Nose Resource Guide Burr K.T. Wright Resource Guide Retired Runner Resource Guide Virginia Ovine Resource Guide APA Style 7th Edition APA Style 7th edition is the required citation style for PBL. The Dental Problem-Based Learning Citations guide includes instructions for creating automatically generated citations, examples of common PBL references types in APA format, and links to the USC Libraries APA Style Guide, which includes in-depth explanations of general APA style reference formatting rules and examples. Video Tutorials 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. Access the playlist of video tutorials on YouTube. 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 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. Get Help from the Dental Librarian Ask-a-Librarian - use this form to email 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. 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 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 (Hannah Schilperoort) PBL Resource Selection Presentation (Hannah Schilperoort)