Practice Dentistry Pain Free

Author : Bethany Valachi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Dental offices
ISBN : 098007780X

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Practice Dentistry Pain-Free by Bethany Valachi Pdf

In her groundbreaking new book, Bethany Valachi has taken the problem of work-related pain in dentistry and distilled it into the basic 'whys¿ and 'hows¿ that are imperative to effective injury prevention and treatment. Solidly backed with over 300 scientific references, this comprehensive wellness guide raises the bar in the industry¿bridging the gap between occupational pain and dental ergonomics. Dentists, hygienists, assistants, faculty and students will find this book a valuable resource to:¿ Recognize pain syndromes unique to dentistry¿ Implement appropriate interventions for chronic back, neck, shoulder, hand or wrist pain¿ Select the proper equipment that fits you and your operatory¿ Correct damaging posture and body mechanics before they cause pain¿ Perform chairside stretches in your operatory to prevent microtrauma¿ Identify which exercises benefit dental professionals and which ones to avoidHealthcare professionals who treat dental professionals will find the book an invaluable resource to alleviate chronic pain syndromes.

Author : Paul A. Rosenberg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642547010

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Endodontic Pain by Paul A. Rosenberg Pdf

Endodontic pain is a complex symptom that poses unique challenges for the dentist. This book is a concise, well-structured guide to the assessment and treatment of patients who present with endodontic pain, in which step-by-step descriptions are complemented by informative images and flow charts. The advantages, disadvantages, and significance of specific diagnostic and treatment procedures are clearly described, as is a pharmacotherapeutic approach to the prevention and treatment of pain. In addition, the causes and biological basis of endodontic pain are explained and guidance is provided on further strategies for pain prevention. The crisp narrative, efficient design and visual detail are notable features of this book that will make it an ideal chairside resource for the clinician and a dependable reference for the student.

Author : Mea A. Weinberg,Stuart J. Froum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780470960448

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The Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide by Mea A. Weinberg,Stuart J. Froum Pdf

A Critical Resource with Information You Won't Find Anywhere Else. Dentists of all specialties prescribe drugs for their patients, from pain medications to sedatives to antibiotics, and know all too well that making an evidenced-based decision on which drug to prescribe is more than just looking up a drug on the computer or PDA and requires more comprehensive consideration than the current drug reference books offer. For example, should an antibiotic be prescribed for implant placement or for sinus augmentation procedures? If so, what antibiotic is recommended (backed up with references), when should it be started, and for how long? Which is the antibiotic of choice for an odontogenic infection and how do you know if that antibiotic is working? Improve Your Decision Making with this Essential Guide. The Dentist’s Drug and Prescription Guide is the only book to offer comprehensive coverage of this topic and has quickly become the go-to reference for dental students, general dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons, dental hygienists. Written for dental professionals seeking quick advice on prescribing medications for their patients, the book offers: An easy-to-read question-and-answer format, the text describes evidenced-based pharmacologic therapy with current and up-to-date references regarding adjunctive pharmacologic treatment of the dental patient Easy-to-follow drug tables that summarize the main pharmacologic features of the different disciplines, including periodontics, implantology, oral surgery, and endodontics, with recommendations for pharmacologic treatment with periodontal and implant surgery as well as treatment of periodontal diseases, dental pain, and infection Detailed strategies to manage and prevent drug interactions in the dental practice Instructions and guidelines for the patient on how to take the drugs (e.g., to avoid GI upset when taking antibiotics acidophilus or yogurt can be taken). Plus, sample prescriptions, coverage of proper documentation in the patient's chart, and more! Order your copy today!

Author : Mark Greenwood,Ian Corbett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118250310

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Dental Emergencies by Mark Greenwood,Ian Corbett Pdf

Dental emergencies are common and require rapid response. Order today and keep readily accessible in your dental practice! Filled with clinical examples and step-by-step procedures, Dental Emergencies covers the full range of both common and complex traumatic injuries, pain, and oral lesions. From clinical examination and assessment of potential complications to key considerations in pain management, acute oral medical and surgical conditions, restorative emergencies, treating special needs patients, and beyond, you get a comprehensive reference that: distills essential information on dental emergencies offers succinct, practical instruction for immediate treatment highlights conditions for referral and much more!

Author : Heidi B. Lobprise,Johnathon R. (Bert) Dodd
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118816127

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Wiggs's Veterinary Dentistry by Heidi B. Lobprise,Johnathon R. (Bert) Dodd Pdf

Wiggs’s Veterinary Dentistry: Principles and Practice, Second Edition is a fully updated and expanded new edition of the classic comprehensive reference for veterinary dentistry. Provides current, comprehensive information on veterinary dentistry Encompasses rudimentary tenets of the field as well as advanced techniques Presents the state-of-the-art in veterinary dentistry, with all topics fully updated, revised, and expanded to reflect current knowledge Written by leading veterinary dental specialists and edited by luminaries in the field Includes more images and color throughout to support the text “The second edition of Wiggs’s Veterinary Dentistry: Principles and Practice is an updated and comprehensive guide to all things related to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the oral cavity in canine and feline patients....Overall, this book will be a good resource for any small animal practice or practitioner who performs veterinary dentistry.” - JAVMA Vol 255 No. 6

Author : David Wray
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119057390

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Essential Dental Therapeutics by David Wray Pdf

Essential Dental Therapeutics is a practical guide to drugs and their effects on dental care. Covering both medical and dental prescribing, all major categories of prescription drugs, their possible side effects, and potential drug interactions are discussed. The medical section is succinct and easily understandable, providing busy dentists with the information they need about medical conditions and the drugs used to treat them. The dental section offers practical, straightforward information that is relevant to everyday dental prescribing. All clinical contributing authors are medically and dentally trained, and both strands are fully integrated throughout the text. Readers can test their knowledge by using the key topics and learning objectives at the start of each chapter, and by accessing the companion website featuring self-assessment questions. Essential Dental Therapeutics is a practical reference for dental students and practitioners, ensuring they are safe and informed in everyday practice.

Author : Alex J. Moule,M. Lamar Hicks
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118925003

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Diagnosing Dental and Orofacial Pain by Alex J. Moule,M. Lamar Hicks Pdf

Diagnosing Dental and Orofacial Pain: A Clinical Manual approaches a complex topic in a uniquely practical way. This text offers valuable advice on ways to observe and communicate effectively with patients in pain, how to analyze a patients’ pain descriptions, and how to provide a proper diagnosis of orofacial pain problems that can arise from a myriad of sources—anywhere from teeth, joint and muscle pain, and paranasal sinuses to cluster headaches, neuralgias, neuropathic pain and viral infections. Helps the student and practitioner understand the diagnostic process by addressing the exact questions that need to be asked and then analyzing verbal and non-verbal responses to these Edited by experts with decades of clinical and teaching experience, and with contributions from international specialists Companion website provides additional learning materials including videos, case studies and further practical tips for examination and diagnosis Includes numerous color photographs and illustrations throughout to enhance text clarity

Author : David I. Mostofsky,Farida Fortune
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118764572

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Behavioral Dentistry by David I. Mostofsky,Farida Fortune Pdf

Behavioral Dentistry, Second Edition, surveys the vastand absorbing topic of the role of behavioral science in the studyand clinical practice of dentistry. An understanding of socialsciences has long been a central part of dental education, andessential for developing a clinician’s appreciation of humanbehavior as it affects efficient dental treatment. This bookgathers together contributions from leading experts in each of themajor subspecialties of behavioral dentistry. Its aim is not merelyto provide the student and clinician with a comprehensive review ofthe impressive literature or discussion of the theoreticalbackground to the subject, but also with a practical guide toadapting the latest techniques and protocols and applying them today-to-day clinical practice. This second edition of Behavioral Dentistry discussesbiobehavioral processes, including the psychobiology ofinflammation and pain, oral health and quality of life, salivahealth, and hypnosis in dentistry. The book goes on to examineanxiety, fear, and dental and chronic orofacial pain, and thenreviews techniques for designing and managing behavior change. Itconcludes with a section on professional practice, including careof special needs, geriatric, and diabetic patients, andinterpersonal communication in dental education.

Author : Patricia M. Freitas,Alyne Simões
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118275023

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Lasers in Dentistry by Patricia M. Freitas,Alyne Simões Pdf

Lasers have become an increasingly useful tool in conventional dental practice. Their precision and less invasive quality make them an attractive technology in esthetic and pediatric dentistry, oral medicine, and a range of other dental procedures. Lasers in Dentistry: Guide for Clinical Practice is a comprehensive, yet concise and easy-to-use guide to integrating lasers into conventional clinical practice. The book begins by providing the reader a thorough understanding of how lasers work and their varied effects on oral tissues. Subsequent chapters are organized by procedure type, illustrating common clinical techniques with step-by-step illustrations and case examples. In addition, each chapter provides an overview of the latest research for use in clinical practice. More comprehensive than at atlas yet practical and clinically oriented in its approach, Lasers in Dentistry is an essential tool for practitioners and students looking to broader their skill set in laser dentistry.

Author : William Steig
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1994-04-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062059017

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Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa by William Steig Pdf

In the further adventures of the hero from the Newbery Honor-winning Doctor De Soto, the diminutive dentist is summoned by cablegram to Africa to aid Mudambo, an elephant with an unbearable toothache. Children's Choices for 1993 (IRA/CBC)

Author : AP Chitre
Publisher : JP Medical Ltd
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789352501984

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Manual of Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry by AP Chitre Pdf

Manual of Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry is the third edition of this highly illustrated guide, which provides an overview of anatomy, neurophysiology and anaesthetic techniques in dentistry. The final section is brand new and features guidelines for managing exposure to blood borne pathogens. Other new chapters include Ergonomics in Dental Practice, Local Anaesthesia in Children, and Medical Emergencies in Dental Office. Enhanced by over 270 full colour images and illustrations.

Author : Arthur H. Jeske
Publisher : Springer
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319998527

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Contemporary Dental Pharmacology by Arthur H. Jeske Pdf

This book on current approaches to the use of drugs in dentistry aims to equip practitioners with a sound understanding of both the scientific evidence for various interventions and the comparative efficacy of those interventions. The focus is on the drugs most commonly used in conjunction with dental treatment, including local anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, sedatives, and drugs for the management of medical emergencies. Summaries of the scientific evidence from the available published literature are provided, with assessment of the level and quality of the evidence base. A unique aspect of the book is its focus on current, evidence-based recommendations from professional organizations with regard to special topics, such as antibiotic prophylaxis, pediatric considerations, and management of medically compromised patients. Emphasis is placed on evidence from randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and in order to further enhance the up-to-date nature of the book, each chapter includes guidance on online resources, such as useful non-commercial websites .

Author : Jeffrey A. Dean
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323287463

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McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent - E-Book by Jeffrey A. Dean Pdf

You can count on McDonald: the go-to source for expert, complete coverage of oral care for infants, children, and teenagers for over half a century. McDonald and Avery’s Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, 10th Edition discusses pediatric examination, development, morphology, eruption of the teeth, and dental caries in depth — and emphasizes prevention and the treatment of the medically compromised patient. Boasting a new design and handy Evolve site, this new edition by Jeffrey A. Dean equips you with the latest diagnostic and treatment recommendations in the fast-growing field of pediatric dentistry. Complete, one-source coverage includes the best patient outcomes for all of the major pediatric treatments in prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, trauma management, occlusion, gingivitis and periodontal disease, and facial esthetics. A clinical focus includes topics such as such as radiographic techniques, dental materials, pit and fissure sealants, and management of cleft lip and palate. Practical discussions include practice management and how to deal with child abuse and neglect. Evolve site provides you with the best learning tools and resources. UPDATED! More emphasis on preventative care and treatment of medically compromised patients helps you provide more effective care. NEW! Easier-to-follow design.

Author : Leonard M. Monheim,Charles Richard Bennett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015007432407

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Monheim's Local Anesthesia and Pain Control in Dental Practice by Leonard M. Monheim,Charles Richard Bennett Pdf

Author : Michael O'Neil
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118925287

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The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing by Michael O'Neil Pdf

Dentists have been inundated by patients with an array ofcomplicated medical conditions and pain/sedation management issues.This is in addition to a variety of legal regulations dentists mustfollow regarding the storage and recordkeeping of controlledsubstances. Avoid unknowingly putting your practice at risk bybecoming victim to a scam or violating a recordkeeping requirementwith The ADA Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and SafePrescribing. This Practical Guide is ideal for dentists and staff asthey navigate: • Detecting and deterring substance use disorders(SUD) and drug diversion in the dental office (drug-seekingpatients) • Prescribing complexities • Treating patients with SUD and complex analgesic andsedation (pain/sedation management) needs and the best use ofsedation anxiety medication • Interviewing and counselling options for SUD • Federal drug regulations Commonly used illicit, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs, aswell as alcohol and tobacco, are also covered. Special features include: • Clinical tools proven to aid in the identification,interviewing, intervention, referral and treatment of SUD • Basic elements of SUD, acute pain/sedation management,and drug diversion • Summary of evidence-based literature that supportswhat, when and how to prescribe controlled substances to patientswith SUD • Discussion of key federal controlled substanceregulations that frequently impact dental practitioners • Checklists to help prevent drug diversion in dentalpractices • Chapter on impaired dental professionals • Case studies that examine safe prescribing and duediligence