Full Description
Portable, user-friendly reference covers the most essential oral surgery information!
Oral Surgery for Dental Students: A Quick Reference Guide by nationally recognized oral and maxillofacial surgeons and educators Jeffrey A. Elo and Alan S. Herford focuses on essential oral surgery-related topics and management of patients in general dental practice. Well-rounded perspectives are reflected in contributions from dental students, an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident, an oral and maxillofacial radiologist, an oral and maxillofacial pathologist, and an author/anatomist.
Key Features:
Step-by-step chapters with clinical images and online videos detail instrumentation, posture/ergonomics, and proper techniques of dental extraction
In-depth chapters on radiographic analysis and interpretation, common oral pathologies/lesions, medical emergencies, and co-occurring patient health issues, including protocols and case studies
Sample note writing and new patient scripts provide unique tutorials for dental students, residents, and new dentists
This quintessential clinical learning tool also provides a quick procedural review prior to treating dental/surgical patients.
This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.
Contents
1 New Patient Visit
2 Infection Control
3 Time Out Policy: Correct Patient, Correct Procedure, Correct Site
4 Anatomy of Local Anesthesia in Dentistry
5 Common Oral Lesions
6 Essentials of Dental Radiographic Analysis and Interpretation
7 Odontogenic Infections
8 Dentoalveolar Surgery
9 Antibiotics
10 Pharmacology for the Dental Practitioner
11 Management of Patients on Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Medications
12 Hypertension Guidelines
13 Management of Medical Emergencies
14 Management of Pregnant Patient
15 Prescription Writing
