Suitable for senior dental students, dental practitioners and for trainees and practitioners in oral medicine, and pathology in particular, this book offers a systemized and objective approach to the practice of oral and maxillofacial medicine. It includes a wealth of anatomical artwork, treatment algorithms, and clinical photographs.
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\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of this highly successful volume continues to offer readers with a systemized and objective approach to the practice of oral and maxillofacial medicine.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully updated throughout with over 100 new photographs and artworks, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine 3e presents a straightforward, easy-to-read guide to the successful diagnosis and treatment of the most common and potentially serious disorders seen in clinical practice. Maintaining a strong patient-centred approach throughout, the book also explores relevant systemic disorders and includes a reference section on eponymous and other conditions to ensure completion of the subject area. Full treatment options are given ? including when to refer to medical, oncology or surgical colleagues ? together with a comprehensive section on adverse drug reactions. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepared by an author of international renown, this clearly written and beautifully illustrated book includes a wealth of anatomical artwork, treatment algorithms, clinical photographs, tables and ?pull out? boxes as well as sample ?Patient Information Sheets?. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2004 RSM/Society of Authors Book Award in the category of ?New Authored Book?, and placed Highly Commended in the BMA Medical Book Awards 2009, this volume is ideal for senior dental students, dental practitioners and for trainees and practitioners in oral medicine, surgery, and pathology in particular.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAllows the reader to adopt a systematic approach to history taking \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eExplains how to examine patients and their oral lesions systematically to start formulating differential diagnoses\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdentifies which sites may be affected by the presenting condition and what to look for at the sites\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eExplains when clinical investigations are indicated, which are appropriate, and how to perform them \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eShows the reader how to interpret the findings of routine clinical investigations and understand the potential implications for the patient\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdentifies relevant follow-up questions that may further clarify the findings of the clinical examination and refocus the history \u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eExplains how to recognise the scope of oral and maxillofacial diseases and the importance of their medical management in addition to the traditional dental focus of the discipline\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eShows the reader how to identify lesions and understand their potential implications for the patient\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eExplains how to advise the patient about the aetiology of oral lesions and their predisposing factors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdentifies a range of therapeutic options for the patient and emphasises the need for regular review and re-appraisal of the condition\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides an understanding of how treatment may impact, positively or negatively, upon the condition\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdentifies the need to refer for advice, investigations or treatment by dental, medical or surgical specialists\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eShows the reader how to recognise the importance of close liaison with colleagues in other disciplines, particular imaging, medicine, pathology and surgery\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eText now thoroughly clarified and updated, including revised Further Reading and websites\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eImproved section on potential malignancies and cancer\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides additional information on the genetic influences of many conditions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cli\u003eContains an expanded section on therapeutics, including emergent therapies, as well as additional information on drug interactions and contraindications\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e
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