Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient - Hardcover

Little DMD MS, James W.; Falace DMD, Donald; Miller DMD MS, Craig; Rhodus DMD MPH, Nelson L.

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Synopsis

Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient is the most up-to-date, concise and factual reference describing the dental management of patients suffering from specific medical problems. The medical problems are described with a brief overview of the basic disease process, pathophysiology, complications, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings, and currently accepted medical therapy of each problem. This is followed by a detailed explanation and recommendation for specific dental management.

* New chapter on gastrointestinal disorders, plus a completely revised chapter on AIDS. * Dental management summary tables relate medical problems to oral care. * Expert advice on prevention and management of dental complications, treatment plan modifications, emergency care, and useful drug information.

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About the Authors

Craig S. Miller, DMD, MS, Professor of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, and Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, College of Medicine, is the director of the Externship in Oral Medicine Program at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He is board-certified in Oral Medicine and board-eligible in oral and maxillofacial radiology, with over 35 years’ experience in the diagnosis and management of medically compromised patients.

Nelson L, Rhodus, DMD, MPH, is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Division of Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology in the Department of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine, and Director of the Oral Medicine and Xerostomia Clinics.

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