ABC of Oral Health

For patients with oral health problems or dental emergencies, the GP or primary health care worker is often the first port of call. This ABC covers all the more common oral conditions encountered in primary care. It gives clear concise guidance on the management and prevention of oral health problems with the aid of high quality clinical photographs. Advice is given on which conditions are minor, and which could signify more serious underlying disease. Edited and written by leading authorities, chapters include: Dental damage, sequelae, and prevention Periodontal disease Swellings and red, white and pigmented lesions Oral cancer Mouth ulcers and other causes of orofacial soreness and pain Improving occlusion and orofacial aesthetics: orthodontics, tooth repair and replacement Dental emergencies Oral health for patients with special needs. The ABC of Oral Health will be an invaluable reference for GPs, practice nurses, and all those involved in oral health care.Scully, Crispian is the author of 'ABC of Oral Health' with ISBN 9780727915511 and ISBN 0727915517.