The ADA Practical Guide to Patients with Medical Conditions (ePub)

With new medications, medical therapies, and increasing numbersof older and medically complex patients seeking dental care, alldentists, hygienists, and students need to understand thebackground of common diseases, medical management, and dentalmanagement to coordinate and deliver safe care.Written by more than 25 academicians and clinicians who areexperts in the content areas, the evidence-based Practical Guidefrom the American Dental Association takes a patient-focusedapproach to help you deliver safe, coordinated oral health care forpatients with medical conditions.Systems-based, user-friendly format to save youtime!* Each chapter of this Practical Guide discusses individualconditions clearly organized under three headings: background,medical management, and dental management* Other sections include: disease descriptions, pathogenesis,coordination of care between the dentist and physician, and keyquestions to ask the patient and physicianKey features that make this a must-have book:* Coverage of clinical topics including: Cardiovascular Disease,Pulmonary Disease, Endocrine Disorders, Bleeding Disorders,Neurologic Disorders, Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders,Geriatric Health and Functional Issues, Neurodevelopmental andPsychiatric Disorders, HIV/AIDS and Related Conditions and muchmore* Identification of risks related to hemostasis, susceptibilityto infection, drug actions/interactions, and ability to toleratedental care, specific to the patient's medical condition* More than 200 clinical images - which you can downloadedfrom the book's website!* Over 75 summary tables to help you digest vitalinformation* Quick reference points and guides to key dental care issues ineach chapter* Companion website with downloadable images and tables and awebliography with click-through links to online sources at www.wiley.com/go/pattonHelp your patients improve their oral and overall health. Ordertoday!You can purchase a print copy of this bookdirectly from the American Dental Association.