Diabetes mellitus and oral health : an interprofessional approach

Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach is a practical tool for dentists and dental hygienists providing oral health care to patients with diabetes mellitus. Firmly grounded in the latest evidence, the book addresses medical considerations, dental considerations, and case scenarios from clinical practice in three easily accessible sections.The first section on medical considerations reviews the definition of diabetes and discusses underlying pathologic mechanisms, classification, diagnosis, and medical complications of the disease. It also promotes the comprehensive m � Read more... Abstract: Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach is a practical tool for dentists and dental hygienists providing oral health care to patients with diabetes mellitus. Firmly grounded in the latest evidence, the book addresses medical considerations, dental considerations, and case scenarios from clinical practice in three easily accessible sections.The first section on medical considerations reviews the definition of diabetes and discusses underlying pathologic mechanisms, classification, diagnosis, and medical complications of the disease. It also promotes the comprehensive m

Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach is a practical tool for dentists and dental hygienists providing oral health care to patients with diabetes mellitus. Firmly grounded in the latest evidence, the book addresses medical considerations, dental considerations, and case scenarios from clinical practice in three easily accessible sections. The first section on medical considerations reviews the definition of diabetes and discusses underlying pathologic mechanisms, classification, diagnosis, and medical complications of the disease. It also promotes the comprehensive management of patients with diabetes in the dental office, with a thorough discussion of lifestyle changes and medications used to treat diabetes. The second section on dental considerations provides guidance on how treat patients with diabetes. Oral complications will be covered in detail, with a focus on management and treatment strategies that can be used in the dental office. The third section includes multiple case studies illustrating common complications and how-to instruction on appropriate patient management. Ideal for all members of the dental team, Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health is an essential tool for providing optimal clinical care to patients with diabetes.

Content: Etiology / Ravichandran Ramasamy and Ann Marie Schmidt -- Epidemiology, classification, risk factors and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus / William Knowler and Jeff Curtis -- Medical complications of diabetes mellitus / Lewis Johnson and Ruth Weinstock -- Treatment of diabetes mellitus / Ruth Weinstock and Harpreet Kaur -- Management of the patient with diabetes mellitus in the dental office / Brian Mealey -- Periodontal disease as a complication of diabetes mellitus / George Taylor -- The influence of periodontal disease on metabolic control in diabetes / Evanthia Lalla and Dana Wolf -- Non-periodontal oral complications of diabetes mellitus / Ira B. Lamster -- Assessment of diabetes mellitus in the dental office / Evanthia Lalla, Dana Wolf and Ira B. Lamster. * Provides a succinct, clinical guide to dental treatment and management of the diabetic patient * Presents information in an easily accessible format, ideal for clinical practice * Includes multiple case scenarios with a discussion of appropriate patient management .