Author Information
By Crispian Scully, CBE, MD, PhD, MDS, MRCS, FDSRCS, FDSRCPS, FFDRCSI,
FDSRCSE, FRCPath, FmedSci, FHEA, DSc, Dean and Director of Studies and
Research, and Professor of Oral Medicine, Pathology and Microbiology,
University of London, London, UK; Eastman Dental Institute, and WHO
Collaborating Centre for Disability, Culture and Oral Health, University
College London, UK; Visiting Professor at Universities of Edinburgh,
Helsinki, Middlesex and West of England; Honorary Consultant at
University College Hospitals, London, UK; Great Ormond Street Hospital,
London; John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK; and European Institute for
Oncology, Milan, Italy
Key Features
An accessible account of the basics of oral and maxillofacial medicine
from one of the best-selling dental authors world-wide
Explores common presenting complaints such as cervical lymphadenopathy,
lumps and swellings, soreness and ulceration
Highlights the conditions which are most important - whether because of
frequency, or potential seriousness e.g. aphthae, denture-induced
stomatitis, temporomandibular joint pain-dysfunction syndrome and oral
cancer
Presents key information in a templated, easily-readable, practical
manner - ideal for the busy clinical environment
Contains clear guidance on how to talk with patients and their relatives
and provides sample patient advice information
Previous edition was WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE/SOCIETY OF
AUTHORS BOOK AWARDS IN THE 'NEW AUTHORED BOOK' CATEGORY
New to this Edition
Fully updated throughout to ensure currency of information
New chapters on sialorrhoea, drooling and adverse drug reactions
Revised page design with liberal use of bullet points, algorithms,
tables and summary boxes – all with new colour photography - for easy
access to information
Increased number of diagnostic algorithms to help build diagnostic
skills
Summary boxes at the end of each section further facilitate rapid-access
to information and aid retention of key facts
Reviews
I am a general dentist and an Academic Fellow in the American Academy of
Oral Medicine based in the USA. A few weeks ago I was looking for 'new'
textbooks on oral medicine. (It is somewhat of an addiction.) This one
looked interesting, so I ordered a copy. I want you to know that I have
found this to be the most useful textbook I have ever purchased on this
subject. I love the way the material is arranged. It is up to date, easy
to read, and gives just the right amount of information for a quick
review.
J. David Fisher, Jr. DDS
One of the most prolific authors in his field, Professor Scully has
revised and expanded the first edition of his prize-winning textbook.
The intended outcomes for readers are clearly stated and range from
systematic history taking to medical management, as well as recognising
the importance of liaison with clinical colleagues in other disciplines.
This is an excellent reference book and guide to diagnosis and
management in oral medicine. I recommend it to undergraduates and
postgraduates, both medical and dental, with an interest in this field.
Gill Smith, Consultant in Oral Medicine, Glasgow Dental
Hospital, UK, Oral Oncology 45, January 2009
It is easy to understand why the first edition of this book was the
recipient of the First Prize of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) and
Society of Authors for a new authored book. If the RSM has a prize for
second editions, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine is likely to take that
honor as well.
Unlike some books in this space, this does not deal with the dental
management of medically compromised patients. Rather, it focuses in a
most informative, comprehensive, organised and readable format on the
assessment and treatment of the signs and symptoms of diseases of the
mouth and its contiguous structures. While parts of the sectional
organisation are traditional, some aspects are unique. For example, the
first three chapters deal with three elements of diagnosis - history,
examination and investigations. These are presented in a such a way to
be comfortably comprehensible to the neophyte, but specific and not
superficial thereby providing an excellent review for the seasoned
clinician.
The writing is succinct with no wasted spaces or words.....the book is
appropriate to a broad audience. For students, it provides the
principals of oral diagnosis from fundamentals such as history taking
and tooth numbering to specific treatment recommendations being arranged
in a rational hierarchy. House staff will find sections of the
investigative chapter helpful when deciding what type of imaging study
to order and to how best to evaluate facial pain. Practitioners will use
this book as a resource and a reference, but the format, figures and
text are so compelling that I would not be surprised if portions of the
book were not read during downtime between patients. Professor Scully
has contributed substantially to the dental literature. This book is
certainly one of his best.
Stephen Sonis, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
Table of Contents
Section I FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF PATIENT MANAGEMENT
Diagnosis: history; Diagnosis: examination; Diagnosis: general
investigations; Treatment; Agents used in the treatment of patients with
oral disease
Section II COMMON COMPLAINTS
Cervical lymphadenopathy; Drooling and sialorrhoea; Dry mouth (xerostomia);
Halitosis (oral malodour); Lumps and swellings; Pain; Red, white and
pigmented lesions; Sensory and motor changes and taste abnormalities;
Soreness and ulcers
Section III COMMON AND IMPORTANT ORAL CONDITIONS
Angioedema (angioneurotic oedema); Angular cheilitis (angular stomatitis);
Aphthae (recurrent aphthous stomatitis); Atypical facial pain; Behçet
syndrome; Bell’s palsy; Burning mouth syndrome (oral dysaesthesia);
Cancer; Candidiasis; Denture-related stomatitis; Erythema migrans;
Erythema multiforme; Erythroplakia, leukoplakia, keratosis and other
potentially malignant lesions; Fordyce spots; Gingival drug-induced
swelling; Granulomatous cheilitis; Herpesvirus infections; Lichen planus;
Odontogenic cysts and tumours; Pemphigoid; Pemphigus; Salivary neoplasms;
Sjögren syndrome; Temporomandibular joint pain–dysfunction syndrome;
Trigeminal and other neuralgias
Section IV RELEVANT OTHER SYSTEMIC DISORDERS
Human immunodeficiency virus infection; Iatrogenic disease; Oral
manifestations of disorders of specific systems; Other conditions
Section V EPONYMOUS CONDITIONS
Eponymous conditions
APPENDIX Adverse drug reactions