Author : Joel M. Laudenbach
Publisher :
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 18,99 MB
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : MEDICAL
ISBN : 9781936176359
The purpose of this monograph is to provide a summary of the influence of aging, systemic disease and its treatments on oral health. This guide will also provide a summary of the etiology, clinical appearance, and treatments of common oral conditions that affect older populations.
Author : Jonathan A. Ship
Publisher :
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 11,75 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN :
Author : Poul Holm-Pedersen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2015-08-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1405153644
Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry, Third Edition provides a comprehensive review of the aging process and its relevance to oral health and dentistry. Now in full colour, this third edition has been fully revised and updated with new material encompassing recent research and clinical developments within geriatric dentistry. Written in a clear and accessible style, this is an essential guide to geriatric dental practice for undergraduate and postgraduate dentistry students and practicing clinicians alike. Key features include: Contributions from an international group of expert authors Comprehensive coverage of oral healthcare issues in the older adult, from demographics and physiology through to nutrition and pharmacology Provides both foundational knowledge and a guide to clinical management New chapters including material on orofacial pain, quality of life and treatment planning
Author : Ira B. Lamster
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 31,71 MB
Release : 2008-01-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0387743375
This excellent new work confronts two important oral health policy concerns in the United States: the disparities in the oral disease burden and the inability of certain segments of the population to access oral health care. The book examines in depth this crucial yet frequently overlooked indicator of seniors’ quality of life. It provides an invaluable set of recommendations to the clinical, research, and administrative communities that will serve the elderly population.
Author : Jonathan A. Ship
Publisher : B.C. Decker
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 29,61 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN :
Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "complete text and images in color; continuing education questions ..."--P. [4] of cover.
Author : Michael A. Siegel
Publisher :
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,71 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Mouth
ISBN :
Author : Lester William Burket
Publisher : B.C. Decker
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 41,44 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN :
Presenting the status of the fields of oral medicine and clinical oral pathology, this text also outlines the dentist's role in the management of patients with severe medical problems. It reflects the dramatic alterations in some disease patterns as well as the medical advances, which have made an impact on the field of oral medicine. Focusing on knowledge of the pathogenesis and management of diseases, it stresses new diagnostic techniques as well as new concepts of therapy. Chapter topics include the significant research in the field of facial pain management and the impact in oral medicine of such diseases as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and tuberculosis. Also examined is the growing importance of geriatrics in dentistry and the issues of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and elderly patients receiving multiple medications. The book includes a CD-ROM with complete text and illustrations.
Author : Paula K. Friedman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 11,80 MB
Release : 2014-07-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118925459
Geriatric Dentistry: Caring for Our Aging Population provides general practitioners, dental students, and auxiliary members of the dental team with a comprehensive, practical guide to oral healthcare for the aging population. Beginning with fundamental chapters on the psychological, environmental, and social aspects of aging, the book approaches patient care from a holistic point of view. Subsequent chapters show the importance of this information in a practical context by discussing how it affects office environment, decision?-making and treatment planning, and the management and treatment of common geriatric oral conditions. Case studies and study questions are used to illustrate application of educational presentations to practice settings. Contributed by leaders in the field, Geriatric Dentistry will strengthen readers’ understanding and clinical acumen in addressing this special population.
Author : Joseph M. Calabrese
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2023-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0443182930
In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.
Author : Michael G. Newman
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1411 pages
File Size : 23,89 MB
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323708420
**Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Most Promising New Textbook Award Winner, 2024** The complete health-focused approach makes this a must-have instructional resource to support you throughout your Dental Hygiene educational program and beyond. Based on the trusted content in Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, the most widely used periodontal textbook in the world, this resource provides the most up-to-date, complete, and essential information. The broad range of content covers everything from the biology of the periodontium – how it's structured and the functions it serves, the new classification of periodontal disease, the link between periodontal disease and systemic health, and more. An extensive clinical section contains a complete guide to everything from procedure instrumentation to patient management at the point of care. Full color photos, illustrations, radiographs show how to perform periodontal procedures. Case based practice questions and skill evaluation checklists promote board-exam readiness. The clear instruction and health-focused approach provides support throughout the Dental Hygiene program and beyond. - Online student and educator support on Evolve. - Dental hygiene emphasis and relevance provides solid foundational content. - Comprehensive topic coverage focuses on the translation of the science to evidence-based practice and clinical decision making. - Extensive full-color photos and illustrations clearly demonstrate core concepts and reinforce important principles. - Case-based clinical scenarios incorporated throughout the book mimic the patient case format used in credentialing exams. - Many new and important chapters on periimplantitis, resolving inflammation, evidence-based decision making, and critical thinking. - Robust art program of clinical images, charts, graphs, and unique illustrations enhances engagement. - The most complete atlas of periodontal pathology ever offered for the dental hygienist. - Key information and highlights presented as call out boxes.
