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Healthcare has suffered from a series of scandals where trust and
patient confidence has been questioned. This timely book examines
recent case studies involving every aspect of healthcare provision
including the Shipman and Alder Hey cases. It shows how positive
lessons can be learnt from these experiences to improve health and
healthcare. The contributors offer practical advice based on their
extensive and broad experience on how to regain trust between
patient and practitioner following these difficulties. They
demonstrate how doctors and other healthcare professionals can
introduce ways to reduce error and mistrust and describe how to
work better with press the public and patients. It is essential
reading for all healthcare professionals policy makers shapers and
commentators and those representing patient groups. 'The context of
this volume is clear - the Bristol paediatric cardiac surgery
debacle the Alder Hey scandal around retention and use of dead
children's organs without consent and the Harold Shipman murders
largely of elderly women in their own homes by their own GP. No
surprise then that a first analysis suggests a breakdown of trust.
But what the various authors argue for in this volume is both a
more careful commentary and a series of complex responses. Real
change is gradual a response to a narrative rather than to a single
shock to the system. Professional leadership cross-disciplinary
working with patients and the public is what will rebuild trust
trust based on honesty on listening and on a strong sense of shared
values. But it is possible and desirable. The authors have hit on
what is 'essentially the 'way through this'!' Julia Neuberger in
the Foreword
The updated and authoritative reference to medications used in
dental practice The revised and updated second edition of The
Dentist's Drug and Prescription Guide offers a practical and quick
reference to medications commonly prescribed in dental practice.
With contributions from experts on the topic, this comprehensive
book takes an accessible question-and-answer format, providing
answers to common questions dentists ask about drugs. The most
updated information on drugs is presented throughout, including the
current antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines and newer osteoporosis
drugs. A new section describes how to manage patients on
medications, and includes new chapters on the important topics of
opioid prescribing and abuse and pain management. Alternative
effective medications for opioids are discussed in detail. Putting
all the prescription and drug information needed in daily dental
practice at your fingertips, The Dentist's Drug and Prescription
Guide is an essential reference for practicing dental clinicians
and dental hygienists. This important book: Offers a comprehensive
and accessible guide to essential information about medications
used in dental practice Presents detailed information about drugs
in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format Provides answers to
commonly asked questions about drugs Refers to current,
evidence-based pharmacology information, tailored for the dental
clinician Features information on opioid prescribing and abuse and
pain management Written for both general and specialist dentists
and dental hygienists, the revised second edition of The Dentist's
Drug and Prescription Guide is a must-have reference for the most
current information available on medications used in the dental
profession.
Key Features: 1. Addresses the necessary gap in the literature with
a concise yet comprehensive approach. 2. Overhauls and updates the
content to provide an exam-oriented text for students of oral and
maxillofacial surgery, and professionals.
An overview of the wide variety of medical devices that are an
integral part of clinical practice, this practical book includes
descriptions of medical devices by both clinical specialty and
purpose, thus ensuring that a wide variety of devices are included.
Covering important elements such as body contact, duration of
contact, the mechanism of each device, its intended use, single
and/or multiple use, benefits and any side/adverse/toxicological
effects to the patient, and how to avoid user error, and authored
by clinicians, researchers and educators who are experienced in
medical device use, regulation and research, the content will be of
benefit to postgraduate clinicians and employees of medical device
companies.
Removable Prosthodontics at a Glance provides a comprehensive and
accessible guide to the practical elements of complete and partial
denture provision. It serves as the perfect illustrated guide for
learners, and a handy revision guide for subsequent undergraduate
and postgraduate studies. Following the familiar, easy to use at a
Glance format, each topic is presented as a double page spread with
text accompanied by clear colour diagrams and clinical photographs
to support conceptual understanding. Key concepts such as patient
assessment, material handling, denture design, making impressions,
and much more are explained and superbly illustrated enabling the
reader to visualise the intended clinical endpoint. Removable
Prosthodontics at a Glance is a valuable resource for students
studying dentistry and clinical dental technology, and those
preparing for further studies in Prosthodontics.
Biomaterials are composed of metallic materials, ceramics,
polymers, composites and hybrid materials. Biomaterials used in
human beings require safety regulations, toxicity, allergic
reaction, etc. When used as implantable materials their biological
compatibility, biomechanical compatibility, and morphological
compatibility must be acessed. This book explores the design and
requirements of biomaterials for the use in implantology.
Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienistsand
Dental Therapists An accessible advisory guide for dental
professionals to the area of care for head and neck cancer patients
Care of Head and Neck Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and
Dental Therapists is an advisory guide that enables dental
hygienists, dental therapists, and other health care professionals
to appreciate the journey undertaken by head and neck cancer
patients. Focusing on the before, during, and after treatments, the
book covers common head and neck cancer treatments such as surgery,
radiotherapy, chemotherapy and innovative new therapies. It also
discusses treatment complications such as halitosis,
osteoradionecrosis, and radiation dermatitis. Some of the other
sample topics discussed by the well-qualified authors include: An
introduction to substance misuse and oral health and the early
detection of mouth cancer The role of a dietitian in the care of
head and neck cancer patients Proton beam therapy and transoral
robotic surgery Physiotherapy for someone diagnosed with a
head/neck cancer Lifestyle factors in oral cancer and pain
management in head and neck cancer patients Care of Head and Neck
Cancer Patients for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists is an
immensely valuable resource for dental hygienists, dental
therapists, and other health care professionals who work in primary
and secondary care.
This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the emerging
field of interdisciplinary salivary bioscience. It serves as a
foundational reference guide to the collection, analysis, and
interpretation of salivary data, as well as its myriad applications
in medicine, surveillance and public health. The ease and
non-invasive nature of saliva collection makes it highly useful in
diverse fields such as pediatrics, dentistry, neuroscience,
psychology, animal welfare and precision medicine. This book
introduces students and scientists alike to the vast potential of
salivary bioscience in both research and practice.
The new edition of this well established and highly regarded
textbook has been completely revised and updated to reflect the
latest developments in the field of tooth loss and denture
provision. Primarily aimed at students in the undergraduate and
immediate postgraduate years, it will also be of value to all
those, including clinical dental technicians, who are faced with
the increasingly challenging problems of complete denture treatment
in dental practice.
Starting with a thorough grounding in the background and theory
of denture treatment, the book goes on to describe clinical
procedures for all stages of treatment as well as devoting a
chapter to the diagnosis and management of clinical problems. The
clinical chapters also include sections on quality control, where
topics are suggested for consideration in audit cycles.
Now in full colour throughout, this fifth edition of "Prosthetic
Treatment of the Edentulous Patient" contains over 100
illustrations and also includes a brand new section on implant
overdentures.Stresses the importance of evidence-based
treatmentEmphasises care of the elderly and the value of holistic
treatmentUses a flexible approach to accommodate patient
variationHighlights the importance of good communication between
clinician and dental technicianIncludes many high-quality full
colour illustrations
Keep current with the evolving technology of dental materials!
Phillips' Science of Dental Materials, 13th Edition provides
comprehensive, up-to-date information on the materials used in
cosmetic and restorative procedures in dentistry. It introduces the
physical and chemical properties that are related to selection and
use of dental biomaterials, including their composition, mechanical
properties, manipulative variables, and the performance of dental
restorations and prostheses. This edition adds three new chapters
and hundreds of new full-color photographs. Written by dental
scientists Chiayi Shen and H. Ralph Rawls along with prosthodontist
Josephine Esquivel-Upshaw, this leading text/reference helps
dentists select the right materials for oral procedures and helps
dental labs ensure high-quality restorations. 500 full-color photos
and illustrations show concepts, dental instruments, and
restorations. Key terms are defined at the beginning of each
chapter, covering terminology related to dental biomaterials and
science. Critical thinking questions stimulate thinking and
emphasize important concepts and principles. Logical, five-part
organization of chapters makes the content easier to read and
understand, with units on General Classes and Properties of Dental
Materials, Direct Restorative Materials, Indirect Restorative
Materials, Fabrication of Prostheses, and Assessing Dental
Restorations. Balance between materials science and manipulation
bridges the gap of knowledge between dentists and lab technicians.
Major emphasis on biocompatibility serves as a useful guide to the
principles and clinical implications of restorative materials
safety. Diverse and respected pool of contributors lends
credibility and experience to each dental science topic. NEW! Three
new chapters are added: Digital Technology in Dentistry, In Vitro
Research of Dental Materials, and Clinical Research of
Restorations.
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