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Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent
Key Features
- Discussions of theories related to molecular biology of the eruption of
teeth explain problems related to dental eruption and insight into future
methods for their resolution.
- Incorporates the American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association
guidelines for the most recent advances in treatment of cleft lip and palate.
- Follows academy-approved guidelines for the use of anesthetics in the
treatment of the child patient as well as outpatient vs. in-patient
procedures.
- Provides an overview of practice management including patient scheduling,
insurance, and third party plans.
- Includes dentists' guide for documenting and reporting child abuse and
neglect.
- Provides valuable information on cavity varnish, mercury toxicity, and
glass ionomer cements.
- Provides indications for the use of implants to replace teeth
(congenitally missing or lost as a result of trauma) in pediatric patients.
New to this Edition
- An updated chapter on nutrition and health shows how food choices and
patterns of eating initiated in childhood affect oral health and overall
well-being at every stage of life.
- An increased emphasis on the genetic influence of root resorption
associated with orthodontic treatment explores this hot topic.
- Coverage of new restorative materials examines their use in everyday
clinical restorative practice.
- New coverage of tooth whitening for children and its indications responds
to the growing popularity of cosmetic tooth whitening for people of all ages.
- An updated radiography chapter provides thorough information on digital
radiography in children's dentistry.
- Increased emphasis on Early Childhood Caries and the Alternative
Restorative Technique (ART) – a technique used to restore defective or carious
teeth with minimal cavity preparation followed by placement of a
fluoride-releasing material – reflects the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry's position on ART.
- The chapter on anxiety control and pain/analgesics includes specific
dosage recommendations for managing anxious or fearful patients.
- The updated pharmacologic management chapter includes the latest
information on sedation techniques in children.
- The updated trauma chapter includes new splinting recommendations for root
fractures and the new Titanium Trauma Splint, cross-referenced to the
International Association of Dental Traumatology Diagnostic and Treatment
Guidelines, and categories for treatment of avulsed teeth.
- A new section on the dental management of patients with sickle cell anemia
offers the most current information for treating children with disabilities as
well as medically compromised patients.
- Revised illustrations help readers see techniques in a modern dental
office setting.
Author Information
By Ralph E McDonald, DDS, MS, LLD; David R
Avery, DDS, MSD; and Jeffrey A. Dean
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Customer Reviews
The Pediatric Dental Bible, Gets Better With Each Edition, November
15, 2000 (This review is of the 7th edition)
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Reviewer: chester
coccia from west bloomfield, mi United States |
I have all the editions of this textbook. The authors continue to update
all areas of pediatric dentistry. Since the specialty of pediatric
dentistry is one of primary care, the dentist must continue to be current in
all the areas of dental treatment for the child. The chapters in this
textbook are well written and cover a multitude of subjects. The dentist who
uses it as a reference will be well informed.
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