People who have a mild or moderate disability - whether physical, sensory, intellectual, mental, medical, emotional, or social in nature - can and should receive dental care in mainstream clinics and private practices. In most cases, however, the average clinician has no training or experience in treating this population of patients. This book examines the principles governing special care dentistry and provides knowledge, information, and practical advice for the entire dental team to facilitate its delivery.

Contents
Chapter 01. Understanding Special Care Dentistry
Chapter 02. Managing the Oral Health of Patients With Physical Disabilities
Chapter 03. Managing the Patient With a Sensory Disability
Chapter 04. Managing the Patient With a Learning Disability
Chapter 05. Managing the Patient With Mental Illness
Chapter 06. Managing Patients Who Require Antibiotic Cover
Chapter 07. Managing Immunocompromised Patients
Chapter 08. Managing the Patient Having Radiotherapy
Chapter 09. Management of Patients With Bleeding Disorders
Chapter 10. Managing Pronounced Gag Reflexes
Chapter 11. Patient Management Through Non-invasive Treatment
Chapter 12. Sedation and General Anaesthesia in Special Care Dentistry
Index

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