Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

The essential guide for all dental students, trainees, and practitioners New chapter on the essentials of dental implants Fully updated, including rapidly moving fields such as therapeutics, dental materials, and digital dentistry Emphasizes universally relevant clinical knowledge and skills throughout Summary boxes provided throughout to facilitate understanding and highlight important issues New to this Edition: New full chapter on dental implants Updated periodontal classification Updated information on the management of patients taking anticoagulants and antiplatelets Updated guidance on medical emergencies management Updated drug doses and frequencies in accordance with the BNF Inclusion of the new enhanced CPD guidance New key texts and references Expanded practice management chapter, reorganised with more detailed content that is easier to follow For almost thirty years, the tried, tested, and much-loved Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry has been the indispensable guide to the dental world for dental students, trainees, practitioners, and nurses. Returning for its seventh edition it has been re-energized by new editors and a specialist contributor team, while still retaining its comprehensive, clear, and concise style. The Handbook has been completely updated and brings you a wealth of information to keep pace with fast-moving areas of dental practice. This new edition includes a brand new chapter on dental implants, the new classification for periodontal disease, the latest key guidelines, protocols, and guidance on therapeutics, dental materials, and digital dentistry, as well as expanded information on topics such as ethics, dental law, and practice management. Designed for daily use, this Handbook ensures you will have everything you need at your fingertips whether on the go, in clinical sessions, or for revision. Cover......Page 1 Half Title Page......Page 2 Series......Page 3 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 8 Contributors......Page 9 Symbols and abbreviations......Page 10 1 History and examination......Page 14 2 Preventive and community dentistry......Page 36 3 Paediatric dentistry......Page 68 4 Orthodontics......Page 134 5 Restorative dentistry 1: periodontology......Page 186 6 Restorative dentistry 2: repairing teeth......Page 238 7 Restorative dentistry 3: replacing teeth......Page 286 8 Restorative dentistry 4: endodontics......Page 346 9 Restorative dentistry 5: dental implants......Page 374 10 Oral surgery......Page 390 11 Oral medicine......Page 444 12 Maxillofacial surgery......Page 500 13 Medicine relevant to dentistry......Page 540 14 Therapeutics......Page 608 15 Analgesia, anaesthesia, and sedation......Page 636 16 Dental materials......Page 660 17 Law and ethics......Page 700 18 Professionalism and communication......Page 728 19 Practice management......Page 752 20 Syndromes of the head and neck......Page 792 21 Useful information and addresses......Page 802 Index......Page 822 The 'Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry' distils the essentials of clinical practice. It balances a pragmatic approach alongside evidence-based clinical knowledge, guidelines, and protocols. It details how to take a history and perform an examination, moving on to discussing preventive and community dentistry, paediatric dentistry, and orthodontics. It thoroughly examines the subject of restorative dentistry through periodontology, tooth repair, tooth replacement, endodontics, and dental implants. It also explores oral surgery, oral medicine, and maxillofacial surgery This Essential Pocket Guide Covers Clinical Dentistry In A Concise Format. All The Fundamentals Of Clinical Practice Are Included In A Readily-accessible Style. Now Completely Revised With A Wealth Of New Information And Full Colour Throughout.