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Dentist's Guide to Medical Conditions, Medications and Complications, 2nd Edition

ISBN: 978-1-118-31389-3

June 2013

Wiley-Blackwell

792 pages

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Description

The second edition of Dentist's Guide to Medical Conditions, Medications and Complications continues to provide quick-access, clinical information on the dental treatment of patients with common systemic conditions and medical complications. Expanded in this second edition is information about patient medications. Ideal for general practitioners and students in advanced general dentistry programs, the book outlines protocols for treating patients with common conditions, presents essential drug interaction information, and guides the dental professional through prevention and management of in-office medical emergencies.

About the Author
Kanchan Ganda, MD, is the Director of Medicine at Tufts Dental School and is responsible for the creation, implementation and co-ordination of teaching dental students. Additionally, she acts as Medical Consultant for all medically complex patients seen in the Tufts Dental Clinics. She also oversees the prevention and care of medical emergencies and personally lectures in continuing education courses to faculty and outside practitioners.
Features
  • Quick and accessible reference to treating medically compromised patients
  • Expanded information on sedation and pharmacology
  • Features algorithms for drug therapy for different diseases
  • Includes new sections on smoking cessation and influenza
  • Presents essential drug information in a concise, user-friendly format
  • Features checklists, protocols, and forms
  • Organized for quick-reference access