Using the popular question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series?, this helpful mini reference offers practical tips, answers, and secrets from experts specializing in various areas of oral medicine. The evaluation, management, diagnosis, and treatment of various oral diseases are covered.
The content of all chapters has been updated and revised
Follows question and answer format of The Secrets Series
Includes 200 illustrations depicting the various entities discussed
Serves as a useful resource for dental students and practicing dentists
Contributing authors are a diverse mix of specialists in the field of oral medicine
SECTION I: Patient Assessment 1: History, Physical and Laboratory Evaluation 2: Diagnosis of Oral Disease
SECTION II: Evaluation and management of medically compromised patients 3: Evaluation and management of patients with cardiovascular disease 4: Evaluation and management of the patient at risk for bacterial endocarditis 5: Evaluation and management of the patient with endocrine disease 6: Dental considerations and management during pregnancy 7: Evaluation and management of patients with pulmonary disease 8: Evaluation and management of patients with gastrointestinal disease 9: Evaluation and management of the patient with hematologic disease 10: Dental considerations and management in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy 11: Evaluation and management of patients with joint disease 12: Evaluation and management of patients with renal dysfunction 13: Oral manifestations of HIV infection and dental mlă&