Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part II, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part II, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 177
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ISBN-10 : 9780323939249
ISBN-13 : 0323939244
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part II, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Mel Mupparapu

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. - Contains 38 patient scenarios including a patient with a history of Down syndrome presenting for periodic examination and cleaning; a patient with dementia presenting from a nursing home with a history of decreased oral intake, malodor, and weight loss; a patient faints in the waiting area with a suspected hypoglycemic event; a patient with moderate to severe TMJ degenerative joint disease and unilateral joint pain presenting for oral medicine consult; a patient diagnosed with bulimia reports to the dental office seeking cosmetic dental work; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on clinical decisions in medically complex dental patients, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part I, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part I, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 193
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ISBN-10 : 9780323939225
ISBN-13 : 0323939228
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part I, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Mel Mupparapu

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. - Contains 42 patient scenarios including a patient with a pacemaker, history of stroke, and stent placement presenting for extraction of the lower molar; a patient with a history of COPD, ischemic heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmia presenting for restorative treatment; an adolescent with poorly managed asthma referred for pulp therapy in a permanent tooth; a patient with severe dental anxiety and episodes of fainting in need of dental restoration; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on clinical decisions in medically complex dental patients, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Temporomandibular Disorders: The Current Perspective, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Temporomandibular Disorders: The Current Perspective, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 217
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780323939867
ISBN-13 : 0323939864
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Temporomandibular Disorders: The Current Perspective, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Davis C Thomas

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize

Dental Sleep Medicine, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Dental Sleep Medicine, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 137
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ISBN-10 : 9780443246319
ISBN-13 : 0443246319
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Dental Sleep Medicine, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Leopoldo P. Correa

In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editor Dr. Leopoldo P. Correa brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Dental Sleep Medicine. Top experts in the field discuss the use of oral appliance therapy to treat sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This issue covers new appliances for OSA, as well as the latest updates in sleep medicine, including surgical management, legal issues, chronobiology, and insomnia. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including temporomandibular disorders and dental sleep medicine; dental sleep medicine and orofacial pain; pediatric dental sleep medicine; combination therapies with an oral appliance in the management of OSA; oral appliances for OSA; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on dental sleep medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Controversial Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Controversial Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 9780443183096
ISBN-13 : 0443183090
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Controversial Topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Harry Dym

In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editor Dr. Harry Dym brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Controversies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Evidence-based dentistry based on high-quality research is essential to help develop new treatments and alternative options. This issue tackles clinically relevant controversial subjects and helps present cogent, clear information for the clinician to determine the best possible solution or approach. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including short implants: their role in implant reconstruction; need for cone beam imaging in oral surgery and dentistry?; bisphosphonate therapy and its implications in dentistry and oral surgery; post-procedure analgesic management; controversies in the management of the sleep apnea patient; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on controversies in oral and maxillofacial surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Orofacial Pain: Case Histories with Literature Reviews, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Orofacial Pain: Case Histories with Literature Reviews, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 217
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780323972918
ISBN-13 : 0323972918
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Orofacial Pain: Case Histories with Literature Reviews, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : David A. Keith

In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editors Drs. David A Keith, Michael Schatman, Ronald J. Kulich, and Steven J. Scrivani bring their considerable expertise to Orofacial Pain Case Histories with Literature Reviews. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as masticatory muscle pain; temporomandibular joint disc derangement: surgical treatment; temporomandibular joint arthropathy: nonsurgical management; fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders; burning mouth disorder; and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including chronic facial pain; persistent idiopathic dentoalveolar pain disorder; post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain disorder; trigeminal neuralgia; pathology mimicking orofacial pain; cancer pain; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on orofacial pain case histories, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Dental Biomaterials, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Dental Biomaterials, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 209
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780323848978
ISBN-13 : 0323848974
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis Dental Biomaterials, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Jack Ferracane

In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jack L. Ferracane, Luiz E. Bertassoni, and Carmem S. Pfeifer bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Dental Biomaterials. Dental biomaterials have received recent attention in terms of exhibiting excellent performance, as well as increased migration and proliferation of cells involved in the osseointegration of implants. This issue offers up-to-date, expert coverage of adhesives, cements, composites, ceramics, scaffold materials, and implants, as well as light curing and safety of dental materials. - Contains 11 practice-oriented topics including dental adhesives: surface modifications of tooth structure for stable bonding; resin-based composites: materials for direct and indirect applications; new technologies for restorative dentistry; advances in ceramics for dental applications; cements and protocols for bonded dental ceramics; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on dental biomaterials, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Special Care Dentistry, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Special Care Dentistry, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 153
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ISBN-10 : 9780323919685
ISBN-13 : 0323919685
Rating : 4/5 (85 Downloads)

Synopsis Special Care Dentistry, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Stephanie M. Munz

In this issue of Dental Clinics, guest editor Dr. Stephanie M. Munz brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Special Care Dentistry. In this issue, top experts in the field focus on the provision of dental care services for people with cognitive, physical, medical, or developmental conditions which can preclude them from receiving routine dental care. Key topics include patients with cleft lip, orofacial pain, and neurosensory disorders, in addition to teledentistry, mentorship, advocacy, and the impact of the COVID pandemic. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including dental materials in special care dentistry; the pandemic impact on oral health of patients with special healthcare needs; teledentistry for patient-centered screening and assessment; oral health advocacy over the lifespan for the patient with special healthcare needs; interprofessional collaboration for the patient with special healthcare needs; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on special care dentistry, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Oral Cancer, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book

Oral Cancer, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 9780323583039
ISBN-13 : 0323583032
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Oral Cancer, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Eric T Stoopler

This issue of Dental Clinics of North America focuses on Oral Cancer, and is edited by Drs. Eric Stoopler and Tom Sollecito. Articles will include: Evaluation and management of oral premalignant lesions; Oral cancer: genetics and the role of personalized medicine; Evaluation and staging of oral cancer; Adjunctive diagnostic techniques for oral cancer; Surgical management of oral cancer; Chemotherapy for oral cancer; Radiation therapy for oral cancer; Human papilloma virus (HPV) and oral cancer; Dental treatment planning for patients with oral cancer; Dental management of patients who have undergone oral cancer therapy; Impact of oral cancer on quality of life; and more!

Rhinosinusitis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, E-Book

Rhinosinusitis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9780323758154
ISBN-13 : 0323758150
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Rhinosinusitis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, E-Book by : Sandra Y. Lin

This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest edited by Sandra Y. Lin, MD, will provide up-to-date clinical concepts regarding the diagnosis and management of the patient with Rhinosinusitis. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Current Concepts in the Management of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis; Aspirin Desensitization for Nasal Polyps in Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD); Primary Immunodeficiency and Rhinosinusitis; How to Measure Success in the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis; What is the Role of Macrolides and Doxycyline in Chronic Rhinosinusitis?; The Role of Biologics in the Treatment of Nasal Polyps; Personalized Medicine in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Endotypes, Phenotypes, and Biomarkers; Management of Sinusitis in the Cystic Fibrosis Patient; The Microbiome and Chronic Rhinosinusitis; The Role of Allergic Rhinitis in Rhinosinusitis; The Role of Air Pollution in Chronic Rhinosinusitis; Odontogenic Sinusitis: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment; Olfactory Dysfunction and Chronic Rhinosinusitis; and The Impact of Allergen Immunotherapy on Chronic Rhinosinusitis.