THE MEDICAL GUIDE for Dentists Treating Complex Patients

This book is a comprehensive guide for dental professionals on how to manage patients with various medical conditions. It contains 45 chapters, each structured to include an introduction, medical management, dental evaluation, and dental therapy for specific medical conditions and their impact on dental care. Key topics covered in the book include: Medical History and Examination: Importance of taking a thorough medical history and performing a focused physical examination relevant to dental care. Diagnosis of Oral Diseases: Techniques for diagnosing oral lesions and conditions. Pharmacology: Overview of drugs commonly prescribed in dentistry, including analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, local anesthetics, vasoconstrictors, and antibiotics. Specific Medical Conditions: Detailed dental management strategies for patients with cardiovascular diseases, endocrine disorders (such as diabetes and thyroid conditions), respiratory diseases, hepatic disorders, renal disorders, hematologic disorders, oncology patients, and those with infectious diseases or central nervous system disorders. Special Populations: Management of dental care for pregnant patients, nursing mothers, and patients requiring sedation dentistry. Antibiotic Premedication: Guidelines for antibiotic premedication for patients with valvular and cardiac indications, non-valvular indications, prosthetic joints, and those with acute dental pain and swelling. The book emphasizes the need for dental professionals to understand the medical issues and medications their patients may be on and to modify dental treatment plans accordingly to ensure patient safety and optimal care. It also includes specific protocols for managing dental emergencies and pain control while minimizing the use of narcotics and considering the impact of various medications on dental treatment. The book serves as an essential resource for dental practitioners to navigate the complexities of treating medically compromised patients effectively.