Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient
by James W. Little
from Mosby
DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT is an up-to-date, concise, factual reference describing the dental management of patients with selected medical problems. The book offers the dental provider an understanding of how to ascertain the severity and stability of common medical disorders, and make dental management decisions that afford the patient the utmost health and safety. Medical problems are organized to provide a brief overview of the basic disease process, the incidence and prevalence of the disease, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings, currently accepted medical therapy of each problem, and a detailed explanation and recommendations for specific dental management. The accumulation of evidence-based research over the last few years has allowed the authors to include more specific dental management guidelines in the sixth edition.
Spanish version of 5th edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-320-8
Essentials of Microbiology for Dental Students
by Jeremy Bagg
from Oxford University Press, USA
This book covers the essential knowledge and understanding of microbiology and immunology for the dental student. For ease of use the book is broken down into three parts covering firstly the fundamental principles of microbiology and the host-parasite interaction, then looking at systemic microbial disease which is relevant to dentistry, and finally covering oral microbiology. Strongly integrated throughout, the biology discussed where it is clinically relevant to medicine and dentistry, and the sections are cross-referenced for ease of use. This book contains over 300 color tables and illustrations, both photographs and line diagrams to aid learning and understanding.
Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion
by Jeffrey P. Okeson
from Mosby
With step-by-step guidelines for patient diagnosis and treatment, this classic text provides a logical and practical approach to the study of occlusion and masticatory function. Physical examination of the masticatory system is given comprehensive coverage, to aid in formulating an accurate diagnosis and planning successful treatment.
- Comprehensive coverage of the physical examination of the masticatory system provides an invaluable aid in diagnosis.
- Diagnostic algorithms for various classes of disorders serve as a road map for readers as they sort through a patient's signs and symptoms.
- Case examples accompany each major treatment chapter to increase understanding and relevance.
- A thorough discussion of the etiology of temporomandibular disorders makes readers more familiar with the causes of chronic orofacial pain.
- Discussions of specific treatment techniques such as using muscle relaxants and bite plates highlight current clinical studies.
Spanish version of 4th edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-371-2
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology
by Brad Neville
from Saunders
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. An invaluable reference for the dental office and the ultimate learning aid for students, it includes the most comprehensive collection of full-color clinical images and patient x-rays available today. This new 2nd Edition is completely revised and updated to provide the latest information on etiology, clinical features, histopathology, treatment, and prognosis for each disease entity. Over 850 illustrations are now presented in full color, bringing the subject matter to life. The new full-color presentation allows for easy comparison of soft tissue lesions and facilitates classification of all lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist
by Olga A. C. Ibsen
from W.B. Saunders Company
Univ. of New Haven, West Haven, CT. Textbook for dental hygiene students, identifies disease or condition and describes treatment. Includes disease summary charts outlining characteristics of the diseases discussed in each chapter. More than 300 color and halftone illustrations. DNLM: Mouth Diseases--pathology.
Understanding Dental Carries: Etiology and Mechanisms : Basic and Clinical Aspects
Color Atlas of Oral Pathology
Bristol Dental Hospital and School, U.K. Atlas for dental students identifying the histological features of the more common or important oral diseases. Color illustrations.
Clinical Outline of Oral Pathology: Diagnosis and Treatment
by Lewis R. Eversole
from BC Decker Inc.
Clinical Outline of Oral Pathology, Third Edition integrates the precepts of basic oral pathology, oral radiology, and oral medicine. It assists in constructing a differential diagnosis, arriving at a definitive diagnosis, and providing appropriate management and treatment. Diseases of the oral cavity have been categorized according to presenting signs and symptoms. Chapters include lesions associated with AIDS or HIV seropositivity for up-to-the-minute coverage. The primary objective of this text is the development of an approach to the patient, providing the student with a protocol for developing a differential diagnosis, evaluating patient responses and clinical signs so as to limit the differential and ultimately securing a definitive diagnosis so that a treatment plan can be generated.
Color Atlas of Clinical Oral Pathology
by Brad W. Neville; Douglas D. Damm; Dean K. White
from BC Decker Inc.
Color Atlas of Clinical Oral Pathology presents a wide variety of diseases, that may affect the oral cavity and perioral region. Although more emphasis is given to the commonly occurring disorder, the atlas is comprehensive in scope. It includes developmental disturbances of the oral cavity, teeth, infections, diseases and tumors of the bone. The atlas is organized by origin of the lesion and not by clinical appearance. The classical approach to teaching pathology, and oral pathology, aids the practitioner in accurate diagnosis and provides a valuable board prep resource for the student.
Textbook of Oral Pathology
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