Oxford Handbook of Dental Patient Care (Oxford Handbooks Series)

This pocket guide bridges the gap between dental and medical knowledge. It provides practical information for the dental professional on how to take a full medical history, examine the patient, perform the appropriate investigations, appreciate the patient's medical problems and their implications on dental management, and treat their patients in a safe and effective way.This edition includes new material on the management of emergencies, patients with bleeding tendencies, cardiac problems, diabetes, and infections.