Written by more than 25 academicians and clinicians who are experts in the content areas, the evidence-based Practical Guide from the American Dental Association takes a patient-focused approach to help you deliver safe, coordinated oral health care for patients with medical conditions.

Systems-based, user-friendly format to save you time!

• Each chapter of this Practical Guide discusses individual conditions clearly organized under three headings: background, medical management, and dental management
• Other sections include: disease descriptions, pathogenesis, coordination of care between the dentist and physician, and key questions to ask the patient and physician

Key features that make this a must-have book:

• Coverage of clinical topics including: Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Endocrine Disorders, Bleeding Disorders, Neurologic Disorders, Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders, Geriatric Health and Functional Issues, Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders, HIV/AIDS and Related Conditions and much more
• Identification of risks related to hemostasis, susceptibility to infection, drug actions/interactions, and ability to tolerate dental care, specific to the patient’s medical condition
• More than 200 clinical images - which you can downloaded from the book’s website!
• Over 75 summary tables to help you digest vital information
• Quick reference points and guides to key dental care issues in each chapter
• Companion website with downloadable images and tables and a webliography with click-through links to online sources at www.wiley.com/go/patton

About the Editor

Lauren L. Patton, DDS, is Professor and Chair, Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.