Author(s): Géza T. Terézhalmy (Author), Michaell A. Huber (Author), Anne Cale Jones (Author)
Publisher: *Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date: 15 Jun. 2009
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 252 pages
ISBN-10: 9780813821313
ISBN-13: 9780813821313
Book Description
Physical Evaluation in Dental Practice introduces the general concepts of physical evaluation, teaching essential skills and values in patient care and offering a quick reference to common problems of the head and neck. This practical clinical guide provides concise, illustrated synopses of the manifestation of common diseases and conditions in the mouth, head, and neck. Offering the practicing dentist a solid grounding in patient examination, evaluation, and diagnosis, Physical Evaluation in Dental Practice is an invaluable chair-side reference aimed at predoctoral dentists, dental hygiene students, practicing dentists, and hygienists.
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From the Inside Flap
Physical Evaluation in Dental Practice provides a valuable guide to the general concepts of physical evaluation, teaching essential skills and values in patient care, and offering a quick introductory reference to common pathoses and problems of the head and neck. This practical clinical guide to examination and diagnosis provides concise, illustrated synopses of the manifestation of common diseases and conditions in the mouth, head, and neck, supported by a wealth of clinical photographs and detailed medical artwork.
A practical aid to the development of diagnostic skills, this book covers the basic and applied principles of physical examination through sections on patient communication, eliciting a medical history, examination of the head and neck, and examination of the oral cavity. The book also covers other diagnostic methods, such as radiographic interpretation and diagnosis and laboratory methods. It concludes with a useful chapter that puts everything together allowing the reader to understand how diagnosis and examination relates to treatment planning, consultations, and referrals.
Physical Evaluation in Dental Practice will be a useful clinical companion for pre-doctoral students, who will find it an easy-to-use and ready reference, as well as a helpful resource and refresher for dental hygiene students, dental hygienists, and practicing dentists.
An integrated clinical guide to patient evaluation and diagnosis
Unique integrated approach tailored to students of dentistry
Offers guidance in acquiring essential clinical skills
Highly illustrated with clinical photography profiling commonly encountered conditions
From the Back Cover
Physical Evaluation in Dental Practice provides a valuable guide to the general concepts of physical evaluation, teaching essential skills and values in patient care, and offering a quick introductory reference to common pathoses and problems of the head and neck. This practical clinical guide to examination and diagnosis provides concise, illustrated synopses of the manifestation of common diseases and conditions in the mouth, head, and neck, supported by a wealth of clinical photographs and detailed medical artwork.
A practical aid to the development of diagnostic skills, this book covers the basic and applied principles of physical examination through sections on patient communication, eliciting a medical history, examination of the head and neck, and examination of the oral cavity. The book also covers other diagnostic methods, such as radiographic interpretation and diagnosis and laboratory methods. It concludes with a useful chapter that puts everything together allowing the reader to understand how diagnosis and examination relates to treatment planning, consultations, and referrals.
Physical Evaluation in Dental Practice will be a useful clinical companion for pre-doctoral students, who will find it an easy-to-use and ready reference, as well as a helpful resource and refresher for dental hygiene students, dental hygienists, and practicing dentists.
An integrated clinical guide to patient evaluation and diagnosis
Unique integrated approach tailored to students of dentistry
Offers guidance in acquiring essential clinical skills
Highly illustrated with clinical photography profiling commonly encountered conditions
About the Author
Géza Terézhalmy is Professor and Dean Emeritus in the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio . His specialist training is in oral medicine. He is a renowned researcher and educator, having published several successful textbooks and references.
Michaell A. Huber is an Associate Professor and Head of the Division of Oral Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Anne Cale Jones is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
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