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Medical
Problems in Dentistry
Medical Problems in Dentistry has become a well-respected and
established Wright dental title. Extensively reworked for this new
edition, the book retains its original aim of discussing in as much
detail as possible systemic diseases that can complicate dental
treatment or that have manifestations in the mouth. Carefully
structured to provide background information on these diseases and
their management, it also outlines their impact on dentistry and
indicates how these problems should be dealt with.
New colour
plates have been included, giving additional clarity to the clinical
illustrations. In second colour throughout, this edition of the book
is in a totally new format, with a hardback cover for durability.
The authors' thoughtful use of tables makes the information easy to
access and retain.
Contents: Preface; Contents; Medical history and
assessment; Perioperative care; Cardiovascular disease; Disorders of
haemostasis; Anaemia; Malignant disease; Cytotoxic chemotherapy and
radiotherapy; Respiratory disorders; Gastrointestinal disorders;
Liver disease; Infections and infection control; Skin diseases;
Genitourinary and renal disease; Endocrine conditions; Metabolic
conditions and nutrition; Musculoskeletal disorders; Neurological
disorders; Psychiatric and psychogenic disorders; Headache and
orofacial pain; Immunodeficiencies; Immunologically-mediated
disease; Maxillofacial and head injuries; Disability, the young and
the elderly; Chemical dependency; Reactions to drugs and materials,
and drug interactions; Socioeconomic, ethnic and geographical health
issues; Emergencies; Index.
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Aladean Attar
This book covers general medical and surgical conditions
relevant to oral health care. This is the fourth edition, the
first was published in 1982. The purpose is to provide a basis
of understanding about a variety of medical conditions relevant
to oral health care. The text is just one of the many ways to
access knowledge for continuing education purposes. It is not
intended to be a comprehensive guide to oral medicine; it is a
reference source for the many medical conditions of the dental
patient. The authors state this is a text for the dental
professional. However, it could also be an excellent source of
reference for the resident or student. The authors have numerous
publications on oral pathology and oral medicine. The book
covers various topics such as bleeding disorders, cardiac
disease, diabetes, and immunosuppressive treatment, as well as
their management. The topics encompass day-to-day concerns for
the dental practitioner. Tables are clear and concise, and easy
to understand. This fourth edition has a section of colored
photographs, which can aid in understanding some aspects of a
specific malady. This is an excellent reference for the many
conditions of the dental patient. It can be useful as a guide
for the practitioner, or a primary text for students. Due to the
complex and changing nature of medicine, this fourth edition was
warranted.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Aladean Attar, DMD (University of Chicago
Medical Center)
Description: This book covers general medical and
surgical conditions relevant to oral health care. This is the
fourth edition, the first was published in 1982.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a basis of
understanding about a variety of medical conditions relevant to
oral health care. The text is just one of the many ways to
access knowledge for continuing education purposes. It is not
intended to be a comprehensive guide to oral medicine; it is a
reference source for the many medical conditions of the dental
patient.
Audience: The authors state this is a text for the dental
professional. However, it could also be an excellent source of
reference for the resident or student. The authors have numerous
publications on oral pathology and oral medicine.
Features: The book covers various topics such as bleeding
disorders, cardiac disease, diabetes, and immunosuppressive
treatment, as well as their management. The topics encompass
day-to-day concerns for the dental practitioner. Tables are
clear and concise, and easy to understand. This fourth edition
has a section of colored photographs, which can aid in
understanding some aspects of a specific malady.
Assessment: This is an excellent reference for the many
conditions of the dental patient. It can be useful as a guide
for the practitioner, or a primary text for students. Due to the
complex and changing nature of medicine, this fourth edition was
warranted.
Booknews
New edition of a reference to the general medical and surgical
conditions relevant to the oral health care sciences.
Twenty-seven chapters cover the importance of dental health in
those with medical conditions and the possible hazards of
operative intervention related to such issues as: perioperative
care, cardiovascular disease, disorders of hemostasis, anemia,
malignant disease, cytotoxic chemotherapy and radiotherapy,
respiratory problems, gastrointestinal disorders, liver disease,
infections, and skin diseases, among other disorders, as well as
special considerations for special populations<-->the young, the
elderly, the chemically dependent, and various ethnic and
socioeconomic groups. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc.,
Portland, Or. |
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