Mastering Medical Problems in Dentistry with Scully’s 7th Edition

Authoritative Reference for Dental Professionals

Scully’s Medical Problems in Dentistry 7e, written by Crispian Scully CBE MD PhD MDS MRCS FDSRCS FDSRCPS FFDRCSI FDSRCSE FRCPath FMedSci FHEA FUCL FBS DSc DChD DMed (HC) Dr HC, is the standard reference for dental students and practitioners alike. This comprehensive textbook provides an in-depth account of general medical and surgical conditions as they relate to the practice of dentistry and oral healthcare.

The 7th edition remains an excellent resource for understanding the complex world of medical-dental interfaces. As an authoritative guide, it offers invaluable insights into:

• Understanding relevant illnesses from patient history, physical examination, and investigations
• Presentation of succinct and unified lists of problems influencing oral health care and formulating a diagnosis/treatment plan for each problem
• Appreciating issues of access and informed consent, preventive oral health care, and the avoidance of harm
• Developing strategies to identify patients at risk of medical problems, assessing severity, and recognizing the need for referral
• The importance of good communication between healthcare professionals and patients
• Taking into account people’s cultural needs and preferences, as well as addressing patients with additional needs such as physical, sensory, or learning disabilities

This user-friendly textbook boasts an array of new and updated content, including:

• New disorders such as hypersensitivity syndrome and neuropathic pain
• Recent updates in pharmacology and medical intervention, including biological therapies
• Explored topics such as cosmetic and other implants, dental materials hypersensitivity, drugs and dietary interactions, and alternative medicine
• Issues like elder maltreatment, care of vulnerable people, treatment of sexual minorities, new substance abuse, and self-harm
• The link between periodontal infection and various systemic diseases
• New national and international guidelines, selected recent references, and up-to-date websites

With 832 pages of authoritative content, Scully’s Medical Problems in Dentistry 7e is an indispensable resource for dental students, practitioners, and educators.