Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology for the Clinician

By Harry Dym, Leslie R. Halpern, Orrett E. Ogle

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology for the Clinician is a comprehensive, single-volume reference that combines surgery, medicine, and pathology to provide essential clinical information. This book focuses on procedures performed in the dental clinic, offering clear and concise information that puts key details at the fingertips of the clinician.

Clinical Scenarios and Treatment Flow

Clinical scenarios are clearly described with treatment flow paths, and charts and algorithms support the text to enable seamless reader comprehension. The book covers essential office-related topics that are common in occurrence, adding value to the practitioner’s practice. Major surgical procedures not commonly performed by practicing oral surgeons are not included.

Key Topics Covered

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology for the Clinician covers a range of important topics, including:

• Sample topics like patient assessment and significance of medical history review, the need for antibiotic prophylaxis (when, where, and how), and review of local anesthesia.
• Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of office medical emergencies and stocking in the dental office to deal with emergencies.
• Basic review of oral mucosal lesions and treatment, review of antibiotic, oral sedation techniques, and IV sedation overview, and basic and advanced exodontia.
• Diagnosis and treatment of common post-extraction complications and diagnoses and management of acute and chronic oral pain.

Comprehensive Reference for Dental Professionals

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology for the Clinician is a multidisciplinary, current reference that thoroughly covers the full scope of oral surgery. This book is an essential tool for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, general dentists, and dental students looking to build upon their foundations of practical knowledge.

Publication Details

ASIN: B0C4CKNY25

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (May 3, 2023)

Publication date: May 3, 2023

Language: English

Screen Reader: Supported

Sticky notes: On Kindle Scribe

Page numbers source ISBN: 1119361494