Category: Medical Problems

Autistic People in Dental and Medical Clinics: Challenges and Solutions

Autistic People in Dental and Medical Clinics: Challenges and Solutions

Author(s): Gabriel Bennett Description: With 1 in 44 people now being diagnosed as autistic, there is a view that clinical environments should be “autistic friendly”. However, despite this expectation, medical and dental students are rarely taught how they can make…

Periodontal Manifestations of Local and Systemic Diseases: Color Atlas and Text, 2nd Edition

Periodontal Manifestations of Local and Systemic Diseases: Color Atlas and Text, 2nd Edition

Author(s): George Laskaris Dimitris Tatakis Eleana Stoufi Description: This comprehensive atlas illustrates the important relationship between periodontal and systemic health and disease with a wealth of superb illustrations. The periodontium as a part of the oral tissues is of great…

Drug-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: How to Diagnose, Prevent, and Treat It

Drug-Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: How to Diagnose, Prevent, and Treat It

Author(s): Robert E. Marx Description: Drug-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws (DIONJ) is something oral surgeons are all too familiar with. For decades Dr Marx has been advocating for drug holidays and other clinical tactics that can help mitigate the effects…

Drug-Induced Oral Complications

Drug-Induced Oral Complications

Editor(s): Sarah Cousty Sara Laurencin-Dalicieux Description: This book provides detailed information on the prevalence and manifestations of the most important oral complications associated with different drug treatments, focusing especially on recently developed therapies. Among the diverse adverse drug reactions covered…

Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases: Clinical Evidence and Biological Plausibility

Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases: Clinical Evidence and Biological Plausibility

Editor(s): Josefine Hirschfeld Iain L. C. Chapple Description: The association between periodontitis and systemic diseases has become a hot topic in recent years. This comprehensive book reviews the clinical evidence and biological plausibility of the many systemic diseases that have…

Essentials of Medicine for Dental Students, 2nd Edition

Author(s): Anil K Tripathi Kamal K Sawlani Description: This book contains new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of various diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, HIV disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc. The chapter “Medical Emergencies…

Translational Systems Medicine and Oral Disease

Editor(s): Stephen Sonis Alessandro Villa Description: This book bridges the gap between discovery science and clinical oral medicine, providing opportunities for both the scientific and clinical communities to understand how to apply recent findings in cell biology, genomic profiling, and…

Scully’s Handbook of Medical Problems in Dentistry

Author: Crispian Scully Description: Prepared by an author of international renown, Scully’s Handbook of Medical Problems in Dentistry offers a wealth of information in a handy easy-to-carry format. Containing over 250 colour photographs, artworks and tables, many of which have…

Special Care in Dentistry: Handbook of Oral Healthcare

Authors: Crispian Scully Pedro Diz Dios Navdeep Kumar Description: This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is comprehensive and concise information source on special care dentistry by the foremost authority on the…

The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: A Guide to Patient Care, 2nd Edition

Editor: Michael Glick Description: As the oral-systemic health connection continues to be the focus of an overwhelming amount of scientific literature, it is important for dentists to stay informed in order to be a reliable source of information for their…

Key Topics in Human Diseases for Dental Students

Authors: Prasanna SooriakumaranChanna JayasenaCrispian Scully Description: Human Diseases is now often a mandatory component of training for dentists, and forms an important part in many undergraduate and professional exams. However, the amount of material to master can be overwhelming for…

Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach

Author: Ira B. Lamster Description: Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach is a practical tool for dentists and dental hygienists providing oral health care to patients with diabetes mellitus. Firmly grounded in the latest evidence, the book addresses…

A Clinician’s Guide to Systemic Effects of Periodontal Diseases

Editors: Ronald G. CraigAngela R. Kamer Description: A Clinician’s Guide to Systemic Effects of Periodontal Diseases will serve as an ideal, easy-to-use reference for the practicing health professional. It summarizes the latest research on the systemic effects of periodontal diseases,…

Integration of Medical and Dental Care and Patient Data

Editors: Amit Acharya · Valerie PowellMiguel H. Torres-UrquidyRobert H. PosteraroThankam Paul Thyvalikakath Description: This largely revised second edition comprehensively reviews the need and rationale for the integration of medical and dental patient data. The reader will find extensive guidance on…

Lecture Notes on General Medicine for Dental Practice

A System-Based Approach with Dental Management Considerations (Dental Science Materials and Technology) Author: S. R. PRABHU Description: This book offers a system based approach covering a broad range of topics in general medicine for dental practice. The book includes chapters…

Little and Falace’s Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 9th Edition

Authors: James W. Little Craig S. Miller Nelson L. Rhodus Description: Learn how to provide dental care to any patient, regardless of existing medical conditions. Little and Falace’s Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 9th Edition, has been thoroughly…

Essentials of Human Disease in Dentistry, 2nd Edition

Author: Mark Greenwood Description: A comprehensive guide to providing effective dental treatment and care to patients affected by diseasesEssentials of Human Disease in Dentistry, Second Edition takes an integrated approach to dentistry and how it relates to general medicine, surgery,…

Periodontal Manifestations of Local and Systemic Diseases: Colour Atlas and Text

Authors: George Laskaris  Crispian Scully Description: I am delighted to see the appearance of the first comprehensive atlas rec­ognizing the important relationship between periodontal and systemic health and disease. The atlas is not intended to cover the new areas of…

Periodontal Medicine, 1st Edition

Authors: Louis E Rose, Robert J. Genco, D. Walter Cohen Description: This text explores the complex relationship between the periodontium and systemic disease. It discusses the ways in which systemic conditions and their treatment affect dental health. Topics covered include:…

Oral Medicine and Medically Complex Patients, 6th Edition

Editor : Peter B. Lockhart Oral Medicine and Medically Complex Patients, Sixth Edition provides succinct, yet comprehensive information on in-hospital care and outpatient management of the medically complex dental patient, as well as the management of non-surgical problems of the…