Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist

Product Description The Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist provides a clear and thorough practical guide to performing the common surgical procedures encountered in dental offices on a day-to-day basis. Building on a sound basis of the proper protocols and appropriate standards of care, the book approaches each procedure through detailed, step-by-step description and illustration. Richly illustrated with clinical photography, the Manual of Minor Oral Surgery offers dentists an indispensable tool to carry out their everyday work, as well as providing information on more advanced procedures for those experienced dentists wishing to develop professionally. Review "(This book) contains much universal and valuable information for all GDPs irrespective of the country in which they practise. The chapters on surgical extractions, surgical management of impacted third molar teeth and pre-prosthetic oral surgery would be useful for pre-finals undergraduates, newly qualified dentists and dentists wanting to revise their techniques as part of their general continuing professional development (CPD) requirements." bdanews, December 2006 From the Back Cover The Manual of Minor Oral Surgery for the General Dentist provides a clear and thorough practical guide to performing the common surgical procedures encountered in dental offices on a day-to-day basis. Building on a sound basis of the proper protocols and appropriate standards of care, the book approaches each procedure through detailed, step-by-step description and illustration. Richly illustrated with clinical photography, the Manual of Minor Oral Surgery offers dentists an indispensable tool to carry out their everyday work, as well as providing information on more advanced procedures for those experienced dentists wishing to develop professionally. The Manual of Minor Oral Surgery focuses on difficult extractions, including third molar impactions as well as covering other common surgeries, such as apicos, surgical crown lengthening, pre-prosthetic surgery, and biopsies. A section on supportive aspects of surgery addresses medical histories, management of infection and bleeding, and oral sedation. It contains medico-legal recommendations and safety requirements needed in today’s busy general practice. Finally, there is also a chapter on organizing and conducting humanitarian dental trips to Third World countries. Key Features: Fully illustrated with step-by-step clinical photography Demonstrates everyday procedures as well as more advanced surgery Designed specifically for the general dental practice Provides patient management guidelines and appropriate safety protocols About the Author Karl R. Koerner, DDS, MS, International Lecturer and Clinician; Private Practice and Consultant with Clinical Research Associates in Provo, UT Louay M. Abrass, DMD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Endodontics, Boston University School of Dental Medicine; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice Limited to Endodontics in Boston and Wellesley, Massachusetts George M. Bailey, DDS, MS, Associate Professor,University of Utah Medical School and Creighton School of Dentistry; President and Lecturer CPSeminars, Private Practice Periodontics Shant Baran, DMD, Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Boston University School of Dental Medicine and Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts Hussam S. Batal, DMD, Assistant Professor,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts Joseph D. Christensen, DMD, Private General Practice, Salt Lake City, UT Ruben Figueroa, DMD, MS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Assistant Professor, Director Predoctoral Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Director Oral Surgery Clinic, Boston University, Henry Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts R. Thane