Oral Medicine in Primary Dental Care (BDJ Clinician’s Guides)

This book is an up-to-date guide to the diagnosis and management of the oral and orofacial conditions that may be encountered by dentists in primary care. Now in its fourth edition, the book has been completely restructured to provide a clinical signs and symptoms approach to disease that will enhance the ability of clinicians to establish the correct diagnosis. This is achieved by the lavish use of high-quality colour clinical illustrations that cover the full spectrum of conditions seen most frequently in the dental surgery. In addition, contemporary information on patient management is presented in a clear and reader-friendly style. The book provides the clinician with an extremely useful tool for clinical diagnosis and delivery of the highest quality patient care. The contents are of direct relevance to all members of the dental team, not only in general practice but also in specialist settings. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii Special Investigation and Referral in Oral Medicine (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 1-23 Oral Ulceration (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 25-46 Erythematous Conditions of the Oral Mucosa (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 47-63 White Patches (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 65-88 Blistering Disease (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 89-106 Orofacial Swelling (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 107-132 Pigmentary Abnormalities (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 133-143 Orofacial Pain (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 145-168 Dry Mouth and Hypersalivation (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 169-182 Impact of Systemic Conditions on Orofacial Disease (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 183-194 Prescribing for Oral Medicine in Primary Care (Michael A. O. Lewis, Philip-John Lamey)....Pages 195-203 Back Matter ....Pages 205-212