Special Care in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Guide to the Management of Patients with Medical, Physical, and Psychological Disabilities

Special Care in Dentistry is a comprehensive guide to the management of patients with medical, physical, and psychological disabilities. This book provides dentists with the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and effective care to these patients.

The book is divided into four sections:

• Section 1: General Principles of Special Care in Dentistry
• Section 2: Medical Disabilities
• Section 3: Physical Disabilities
• Section 4: Psychological Disabilities

Each section provides an overview of the relevant medical, physical, or psychological condition, as well as specific recommendations for dental treatment.

Special Care in Dentistry E-Book: Handbook of Oral Healthcare

by Crispian Scully

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14535 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	518 pages

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The first section of the book provides an overview of the general principles of special care in dentistry. This section covers topics such as:

• Communication with patients with disabilities
• Infection control
• Pain management
• Sedation and anesthesia
• Dental emergencies

The second section of the book covers medical disabilities that can affect dental treatment. This section includes chapters on:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Respiratory disease
• Endocrine disorders
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Hematological disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Musculoskeletal disorders

Each chapter provides an overview of the medical condition, as well as specific recommendations for dental treatment.

The third section of the book covers physical disabilities that can affect dental treatment. This section includes chapters on:

• Cerebral palsy
• Muscular dystrophy
• Spina bifida
• Down syndrome
• Autism spectrum disorder

Each chapter provides an overview of the physical disability, as well as specific recommendations for dental treatment.

The fourth section of the book covers psychological disabilities that can affect dental treatment. This section includes chapters on:

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Autism spectrum disorder

Each chapter provides an overview of the psychological disability, as well as specific recommendations for dental treatment.

Special Care in Dentistry is a comprehensive guide to the management of patients with medical, physical, and psychological disabilities. This book provides dentists with the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and effective care to these patients.

Special Care in Dentistry E-Book: Handbook of Oral Healthcare

by Crispian Scully

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14535 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	518 pages

FREE