{"product_id":"9780323088015","title":"Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient - E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn how common medical conditions can affect the course of the dental treatment a patient receives. This updated, concise reference provides the information you need to provide appropriate dental care to any patient, regardless of existing medical conditions. Featuring vivid illustrations and well-organized tables in each chapter, this text gives you the in-depth details and the overall summaries you need to get to the root of your patients’ needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrganization of medical conditions\u003c\/b\u003e provides a brief overview of the basic disease process, epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings, and currently accepted medical therapy of each disorder. This is followed by a detailed explanation and recommendations for specific dental management.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoverage of dosages, side effects, and drug interactions\u003c\/b\u003e with medications used in dentistry, including those used during pregnancy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapters focusing on major health problems in the US and other nations\u003c\/b\u003e include, ischemic hearth disease, smoking and tobacco use cessation, sleep-related breathing disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes mellitus, and psychiatric disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDental management summary table\u003c\/b\u003e summarizes important factors for consideration in the dental management of medically compromised patients.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppendix on the therapeutic management of common oral lesions\u003c\/b\u003e provides a quick reference to the causative factors, clinical description, currently accepted therapeutic management, and patient education regarding common oral conditions. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppendix on alternative and complementary drugs\u003c\/b\u003e looks at herbal remedies, specifically efficacy, adverse effects\/reactions, medical problems, drug interactions, and dental implications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Chapter on drug and alcohol abuse\u003c\/b\u003e discusses the effects of marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines\/methamphetamine, and alcohol, along with considerations for both medical and dental management. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! 2009 AAOS statement on Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements\u003c\/b\u003e provides recommendations to supplement practitioners in their clinical judgment regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with a joint prosthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118063960304,"sku":"9780323088015","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323088015_p0.jpg?v=1763682401","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323088015","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}