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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 Information Arthur H. Jeske is a professor (tenured) in the Department of General Practice & Dental Public Health at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where he is also Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Continuing Dental Education. He is a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Academy of Dentistry International. Since 2004 Dr. Jeske has served as a Consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs, and he is a member of the American Dental Education Association Task Force on Biomedical Science Competencies. From 2009 to 2015 he served as an Evidence Reviewer for the American Dental Association Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry. Dr. Jeske is Section Editor (Pharmacology) for Cranio—The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, a member of the editorial advisory board for the Texas Dental Journal, and Coordinating Editor for Oakstone Practical Reviews in General and Cosmetic Dentistry. He has been Editor-in-Chief for the 8th to 12th editions of Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference and is the author of over 60 original articles in clinical-scientific journals.
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