The President’s Dentist
Fig. 25.1 Boyd Robinson, DDS, M.Ed It started with saying “I will” as I took the oath of office to become a member of the US Navy. I am sure…
Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) Treatment: A Clinical Guide
Fig. 8.1 Kennedy class I – mandibular case 1. Bilateral edentulous areas posterior to the remaining teeth 2. Bilateral distal extension 8.1.2 Class II (Fig. 8.2) Fig. 8.2…
In Pursuit of Dentistry from Zimbabwe!
Fig. 27.1 Harare, Zimbabwe I worked very hard from my early years of high school as I fought viciously against all odds to keep my dream alive. After the first…
Medical Considerations and Emergency Protocols
Fig. 23.1 Emergency cards (Photo credit: Dr. Joshua Yanover) Team Member 1 Call 911. Stay on phone with dispatcher until told to hang up. Doctor Confirm emergency medical call was…
Common Dental Prescriptions
Common Abbreviations Utilized in Prescription Writing There are many variations of abbreviations in writing prescriptions. One must be very cautious in using them. A few common ones to dentistry are…
The Examination, Differential Diagnosis, and Management of Toothache Pain
Fig. 19.1 Diagnostic criteria for the three painful pulpal and periradicular conditions Treatment of Pulpal and Periradicular Conditions Treatment for symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, symptomatic apical periodontitis, and acute apical abscesses…
Private Practice
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 Geraldine M. Weinstein and Mitchell T. Zientz (eds.)The Dental Reference Manual10.1007/978-3-319-39730-6_24 24. Private Practice Annelise Ydstebo Driscoll1 (1) Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL,…
Navigating Evidence-Based Dentistry
Fig. 21.1 Study types and levels of scientific evidence You should start EBD search by looking for the highest available level of evidence to answer a specific clinical question (Forrest…
Local Anesthesia Challenges
Fig. 4.1 The trigeminal nerve distribution Hyperalgesia due to inflamed nerves and lowered thresholds (Byers et al. 1990). Low pH of infected/inflamed tissues reduces the amount of uncharged basic form…
Caries Risk Assessment, Remineralizing, and Desensitizing Strategies in Preventive-Restorative Dentistry
Fig. 3.1 (a) Table from the American Dental Association, this form and detailed instructions can be found athttp://www.ada.org/en/~/media/ADA/Member%20Center/FIles/topics_caries_instructions (Accessed on March 5, 2016) (“Copyright © 2009, 2011, American Dental Association….
Gingival Lesions
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA In this section we focus…
Oral Ulcers
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA It is not uncommon to…
Mucosal Lumps and Bumps with Smooth Surfaces
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA Mucosal lumps and bumps are…
Pigmented Lesions
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA Pigmented lesions of the oral…
White and Red Macules and Patches
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA It is not uncommon to…
Oral Soft Tissue Manifestations of Hematologic Abnormalities and Diseases
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA Hematologic disorders may exhibit nonspecific…
Papillary Lesions
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA A variety of papillary lesions…
Oral Manifestations of Habits and Abuses
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA 11.1 Physical Abuse Injuries to…
Mucosal Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders – including…
Mucosal Manifestations of Immunosuppression
and Angela J. Yoon1 (1) Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA The clinical presentation of oral…
