Geriatric Dental Medicine, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

Geriatric Dental Medicine, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America
Author: Joseph M. Calabrese
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2021-02-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323778453

This issue of Dental Clinics focuses on Geriatric Dental Medicine and is edited by Drs. Joseph M. Calabrese and Michelle Henshaw. Articles will include: Demographics and Oral Health Care Utilization for Older Adults; Oral Health Disparities in Older Adults; Systemic Diseases, HIV and the Impact on Geriatric Oral Health; Consideration in Planning Dental Treatment for Older Adults; Oral Implications of Polypharmacy in Older Adults; Poor Oral Health in the Etiology and Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia; Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults and Oral Health Considerations: Treatment and Management; Interdisciplinary Education and Healthcare in Geriatric Dental Medicine; Innovations in Geriatric Oral Health Care; The Physiology of Aging of Older Adults: Systemic and Oral Health Considerations; and more!

Geriatric Dental Medicine, an Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, Volume 65-2

Geriatric Dental Medicine, an Issue of Dental Clinics of North America, Volume 65-2
Author: Joseph M. Calabrese
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780323778442

This issue of Dental Clinics focuses on Geriatric Dental Medicine and is edited by Drs. Joseph M. Calabrese and Michelle Henshaw. Articles will include: Demographics and Oral Health Care Utilization for Older Adults; Oral Health Disparities in Older Adults; Systemic Diseases, HIV and the Impact on Geriatric Oral Health; Consideration in Planning Dental Treatment for Older Adults; Oral Implications of Polypharmacy in Older Adults; Poor Oral Health in the Etiology and Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia; Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults and Oral Health Considerations: Treatment and Management; Interdisciplinary Education and Healthcare in Geriatric Dental Medicine; Innovations in Geriatric Oral Health Care; The Physiology of Aging of Older Adults: Systemic and Oral Health Considerations; and more!

Geriatric Dental Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book

Geriatric Dental Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book
Author: Joseph M. Calabrese
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2023-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443182930

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

The Encyclopedia of Elder Care

The Encyclopedia of Elder Care
Author: Eugenia L. Siegler MD, FACP
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 836
Release: 2007-10-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780826113689

Focusing on the broad but practical notions of how to care for the patient, The Encyclopedia of Elder Care, a state-of-the-art resource features nearly 300 articles, written by experts in the field. Multidisciplinary by nature, all aspects of clinical care of the elderly are addressed. Coverage includes acute and chronic disease, home care including family-based care provisions, nursing home care, rehabilitation, health promotion, disease prevention, education, case management, social services, assisted living, advance directives, palliative care, and much more! Each article concludes with specialty web site listings to help direct the reader to further resources. Features new to this second edition: More extensive use of on-line resources for further information on topics Thoroughly updated entries and references Inclusion of current research in geriatrics reflecting evidence-based practice New topics, including Assisted Living, Nursing Home Managed Care, Self-Neglect, Environmental Modifications (Home & Institution), Technology, Neuropsychological Assessment, Psychoactive Medications, Pain--Acute and Chronic Still the only reference of it kind, The Encyclopedia of Elder Care will prove to be an indispensable tool for all professionals in the field of aging, such as nurses, physicians, social workers, counselors, health administrators, and more.

Burket's Oral Medicine, 12th Edition

Burket's Oral Medicine, 12th Edition
Author: Michael Glick
Publisher: PMPH USA
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2015-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1607951886

Inherently interdisciplinary, the field of oral medicine continues to incorporate and apply new knowledge and techniques to the care of patients. For nearly 70 years, Burket’s Oral Medicine has been the principal text for all major aspects of oral medicine, from the basic science to clinical practice. This 12th edition continuous to serve as the authoritative source of information for students, residents, and clinicians interested in the field of oral medicine. Through the addition of new chapters and substantial new material, the 12th edition of the book significantly advances the understanding of today’s practice of oral medicine. Research findings are produced at a rapid pace and are readily accessible from a variety of sources. A chapter on clinical research has been added to the book to help readers interpret how scientific findings reported in the literature impact their practice. Awareness of the unique aspects of oral health needs for the elderly, infants, and young children prompted the inclusion of two new chapters introducing the fields of geriatric and pediatric oral medicine. Two other original chapters on radiologic interpretations and complications of nonsurgical cancer therapy complement in more detail other broader topics addressed in the book. The 12th edition of Burket’s Oral Medicine continues the tradition of this text in providing students, residents, and experienced practitioners with access to the expertise and experience of an international group of clinical scholars who are recognized experts in the increasingly complex field of diagnosis and medical management of maxillofacial disease and dental treatment of medically complex patients.

Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry

Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry
Author: Poul Holm-Pedersen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2015-08-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1405153644

Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry, Third Edition provides a comprehensive review of the aging process and its relevance to oral health and dentistry. Now in full colour, this third edition has been fully revised and updated with new material encompassing recent research and clinical developments within geriatric dentistry. Written in a clear and accessible style, this is an essential guide to geriatric dental practice for undergraduate and postgraduate dentistry students and practicing clinicians alike. Key features include: Contributions from an international group of expert authors Comprehensive coverage of oral healthcare issues in the older adult, from demographics and physiology through to nutrition and pharmacology Provides both foundational knowledge and a guide to clinical management New chapters including material on orofacial pain, quality of life and treatment planning

Dental Education at the Crossroads

Dental Education at the Crossroads
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 365
Release: 1995-01-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309176395

Six dental schools have closed in the last decade and others are in jeopardy. Facing this uncertainty about the status of dental education and the continued tension between educators and practitioners, leaders in the profession have recognized the need for purpose and direction. This comprehensive volumeâ€"the first to cover the education, research, and patient care missions of dental schoolsâ€"offers specific recommendations on oral health assessment, access to dental care, dental school curricula, financing for education, research priorities, examinations and licensing, workforce planning, and other key areas. Well organized and accessible, the book: Recaps the evolution of dental practice and education. Reviews key indicators of oral health status, outlines oral health goals, and discusses implications for education. Addresses major curriculum concerns. Examines health services that dental schools provide to patients and communities. Looks at faculty and student involvement in research. Explores the relationship of dental education to the university, the dental profession, and society at large. Accreditation, the dental workforce, and other critical policy issues are highlighted as well. Of greatest interest to deans, faculty, administrators, and students at dental schools, as well as to academic health centers and universities, this book also will be informative for health policymakers, dental professionals, and dental researchers.

Geriatric Dentistry

Geriatric Dentistry
Author: Paula K. Friedman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2014-07-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118925459

Geriatric Dentistry: Caring for Our Aging Population provides general practitioners, dental students, and auxiliary members of the dental team with a comprehensive, practical guide to oral healthcare for the aging population. Beginning with fundamental chapters on the psychological, environmental, and social aspects of aging, the book approaches patient care from a holistic point of view. Subsequent chapters show the importance of this information in a practical context by discussing how it affects office environment, decision?-making and treatment planning, and the management and treatment of common geriatric oral conditions. Case studies and study questions are used to illustrate application of educational presentations to practice settings. Contributed by leaders in the field, Geriatric Dentistry will strengthen readers’ understanding and clinical acumen in addressing this special population.

Netter's Advanced Head & Neck Flash Cards Updated Edition E-Book

Netter's Advanced Head & Neck Flash Cards Updated Edition E-Book
Author: Neil S. Norton
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 530
Release: 2014-04-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323289681

With its many complex structures, the anatomy of the head and neck is one of the most challenging areas of human anatomy to study and master. These 248 flash cards are the perfect streamlined review to help you learn head and neck anatomy as well as common diseases and disorders of this region easily, efficiently, and at your own rate of study. Netter's Advanced Head and Neck Anatomy Flash Cards is your perfect quick resource for a fast and fun review at any stage of your healthcare career. Test and teach yourself at your own pace. Learn visually using many of Netter's famous anatomy and pathology illustrations of the head, neck, and special senses. Get clinically relevant knowledge with additional diagnostic images and advanced accompanying text and tables. Pre-punched holes make it easy to carry selected groups of cards with you.