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Special Care in Dentistry
Provides comprehensive guidance on providing special care in dentistry, focusing on patients with various complex medical conditions. It includes detailed information on risk assessment, treatment modifications, pain and anxiety control strategies, and drug use considerations for specific disorders like Addison's Disease, Alcoholism, Alzheimer's Disease, various cancers, cardiac failure, cerebral palsy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Crohn's Disease, diabetes mellitus, depression, epilepsy, haemophilia, HIV/AIDS, hypertension, numerous transplant scenarios, and many others. Furthermore, the text addresses ethical and logistical considerations such as informed consent for incapacitated patients, facility access, and infection control, particularly concerning transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and hepatitis viruses. The overarching goal is to equip dental practitioners with the knowledge necessary to safely and appropriately manage the oral health of patients with special needs, recognizing the interplay between systemic health and dental management.
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Published on 1 month ago