Dentistry: Primary Preventive Dentistry, Sixth Edition

720 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (August 29, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0130918911
ISBN-13: 978-0130918918

The sixth edition of this popular book reflects an increasing emphasis on nutrition, school-based dental health clinics (SBHC), and health promotion. It focuses primarily on the clinical application of primary preventive dentistry procedures to control plaque diseases. The user-friendly format features an extensive list of updated references for each chapter. Topics covered in this comprehensive study of preventive dentistry are: dental plaque and other tooth-adherent organic materials; carious lesion; periodontal disease; toothbrushes and toothbrushing; supplemental oral health self-care; fluoridation; sealants; demineralization and remineralization; nutrition, diet, and oral conditions; and dental public health programs. An excellent reference work for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.

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Revised and updated to include the latest practices, this resource is appropriate for all phases of Dental Hygiene curriculum. This book focuses on the clinical application of primary preventive dentistry procedures to control plaque diseases. Chapters include: Geriatric Dental Care, Ethics and Preventive Dentistry. The format remains user-friendly; each chapter includes learning objectives, self-evaluation questions, and an extensive list of updated references. Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students, Dental Students.

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Family Medicine: Ambulatory Care and Prevention, Fifth Edition (LANGE Clinical Medicine)

892 pages

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 5 edition (January 12, 2009)

Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071494561
ISBN-13: 978-0071494564

The most convenient and easy-to-use clinical manual available for outpatient medicine and family practice

A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE

"the book is informative and well written. This will be a welcome addition to the library at the Family Medicine Center and a great resource in preparing teaching pearls for residents and medical students."--Doody's Review Service

Family Medicine is the ultimate at-a-glance guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common primary care problems. The book spans the full scope of ambulatory medicine, and is organized according to the flow of patient care--starting with insights into signs and symptoms, followed by expert disease management recommendations.

The information is presented in a manner that enables you to quickly formulate a list of possible diagnoses, perform cost-effective diagnostic work-up, and prescribe therapy. The principles of clinical decision-making and effective evidence-based management strategies are woven throughout.

FEATURES:

• NEW! Strength of Evidence Rating System delivers graded evidence for the management recommendations made in each chapter
• NEW! A color insert with 30+ full-color photographs
• NEW! More internationally renowned contributors
• Complete, but concise, coverage of every major sign, symptom, and complaint in outpatient medicine
• Chapter-opening summary of Key Points
• Chapter presentation allows for quick review of essential information at the point-of-care
• Includes full-text download for your mobile device/ul>

About the Author

Mark Mengel, MD, MPH
Vice-chancellor, Regional Programs
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas

L. Peter Schwiebert, MD
Professor, Residency Program
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK

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Dentistry:Essentials of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth: A Step-by-Step Treatment Guide

192 pages

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; edition (January 24, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8716122771
ISBN-13: 978-8716122773

This is a readily accessible, fully illustrated guide to the initial treatment of acute dental injuries. The clinician is guided through the initial examination of the traumatized patient to the design of a rational, individualized treatment plan. This approach is aimed at minimizing the risk of long-term complications and, thereby, alleviating the uncertainty of the future of the the traumatized dentition both for the patient, dentist and for other concerned individuals. The material is drawn from clinical investigations, statistical analysis of 20,000 records of patients treated for acute dental injuries over 25 years, and results from 100 experimental studies.

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Anatomy: High-Yield Gross Anatomy -High-yield Series

High-Yield Gross Anatomy High-yield Series

»Book Publisher: Williams & Wilkins (May, 1997)
»ISBN: 0683182153
»Book author: Ronald W., Ph.D. Dudek

This updated Second Edition of a book in the popular High-Yield™ series intended primarily for USMLE review provides a succinct and well-illustrated review of gross anatomy in an easy-to-follow outline format. This book reviews topics most likely to appear on the USMLE Step 1 exam along with clinical correlation and heavy usage of CT and MRI scans. New to this edition are additional clinical correlations, expansion of the Head and Neck chapters, division of the Vertebral and Spinal Cord into two chapters, addition of summary tables, and replacement of figures no longer used on the USMLE exam. Designed to crystallize review material and key information needed for success on the Boards, this is also a great review book during an anatomy course as well as a refresher prior to the onset of a general surgery rotation

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