Download or read book A Consumer s Guide to Dentistry E Book written by Gordon J. Christensen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2001-09-27 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written specifically for the dental patient, this resource provides practical information about dental health and treatment options. Readers can access easy-to-understand information about solutions to their dental problems and about how to maintain a healthy smile for life. Author is incredibly well-known and respected within the field Comprehensive coverage of pertinent topics includes: types of dentists, root canals, oral surgery, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, implants, temporomandibular dysfunction, and dentures. New chapters provide timely information about managed care, pain control, infection control and dental care for the elderly. Each condition also features a photograph and treatment alternatives

Download or read book A Consumer s Guide to Dentistry written by Gordon J. Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utah-based dental educator and practitioner Christensen distinctly writes for the buyer and user of dental services, but his sales pitch is to dentists: he urges them to keep a copy in the reception room, instruct staff on how to use it, and supervise patients using it. Among the topics are choosing a dentist, controlling pain, implants, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and preventing the need for dental treatment. The first edition appeared in 1994. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book A Consumer s Guide to Dental Insurance written by Warren A. Brill and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selecting a dental insurance plan for your family can be a confusing experience. In A Consumer's Guide to Dental Insurance , Dr. Warren A. Brill outlines the steps you need to take in order to help maximize your family's dental health. The various types of dental plans are described in detail and the questions you need to ask when evaluating these plans are posed and answered. Many aspects of dentistry and dental treatment are discussed, including a glossary of technical dental terms that you need to know when reading your dental benefits package.

Download or read book The Dentist s Drug and Prescription Guide written by Mea A. Weinberg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Critical Resource with Information You Won't Find Anywhere Else. Dentists of all specialties prescribe drugs for their patients, from pain medications to sedatives to antibiotics, and know all too well that making an evidenced-based decision on which drug to prescribe is more than just looking up a drug on the computer or PDA and requires more comprehensive consideration than the current drug reference books offer. For example, should an antibiotic be prescribed for implant placement or for sinus augmentation procedures? If so, what antibiotic is recommended (backed up with references), when should it be started, and for how long? Which is the antibiotic of choice for an odontogenic infection and how do you know if that antibiotic is working? Improve Your Decision Making with this Essential Guide. The Dentist’s Drug and Prescription Guide is the only book to offer comprehensive coverage of this topic and has quickly become the go-to reference for dental students, general dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons, dental hygienists. Written for dental professionals seeking quick advice on prescribing medications for their patients, the book offers: An easy-to-read question-and-answer format, the text describes evidenced-based pharmacologic therapy with current and up-to-date references regarding adjunctive pharmacologic treatment of the dental patient Easy-to-follow drug tables that summarize the main pharmacologic features of the different disciplines, including periodontics, implantology, oral surgery, and endodontics, with recommendations for pharmacologic treatment with periodontal and implant surgery as well as treatment of periodontal diseases, dental pain, and infection Detailed strategies to manage and prevent drug interactions in the dental practice Instructions and guidelines for the patient on how to take the drugs (e.g., to avoid GI upset when taking antibiotics acidophilus or yogurt can be taken). Plus, sample prescriptions, coverage of proper documentation in the patient's chart, and more! Order your copy today!

Download or read book The Intelligent Consumer s Complete Guide to Dental Health written by Jay W. Dds Mph Friedman and published by 1st Book Library. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to good dental health provides information consumers need to realistically assess their dental needs and those of their children. Not only will it help you avoid or minimize dental disease, it will save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for unnecessary and potentially harmful treatment. Beginning with the premise that the best treatment is minimal treatment if it solves the problem, the author, a practicing dentist for more than 30 years, discusses guidelines and costs for common (and commonly expensive) dental procedures. He advises the reader on such topics as: Proper home care and prevention Frequency of X-rays and prophylaxis (professional cleaning) Diagnosing and treating tooth decay and gum disease Composite, silver amalgam, gold and porcelain fillings Special precautions for children Unnecessary extractions Bleaching and veneering In clear, easy-to-understand language, Complete Guide to Dental Health outlines the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative treatments, suggesting ways to save time and money on such procedures as orthodontics, extractions and bridges. An extensive discussion of the misdiagnosis of impacted wisdom teeth, overuse of general anesthesia, and unnecessary caps and bleaching warns consumers of how they may be injured financially and physically by dentists. Most chapters conclude with recommendations to help you avoid being overcharged and overtreated. Charts provide information on a range of fees for common procedures. You are shown how dentists exploit patients with unnecessary treatment, upgrades and add-ons. Suggestions on how to choose and evaluate a dentist will turn the average patient into a savvy consumer. With extensive information on how dental decay and periodontal (pyorrhea) disease occur, Complete Guide to Dental Health will help protect your teeth and your pocketbook.

Download or read book Dentist s Guide to Medical Conditions and Complications written by Kanchan Ganda and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dentist's Guide to Medical Conditions and Complications is a highly accessible reference to dental treatment of medically compromised patients. The ability to treat medically compromised patients is necessary for most dentists and dental professionals, and this book serves as a guide to effectively treat these patients. In a succinct, easy-to-use format, Dentist's Guide to Medical Conditions and Complications outlines protocols for treating patients with common conditions, presents essential drug interaction information, and guides the dental professional through the prevention and management of in-office medical emergencies.

Download or read book Basic Guide to Dental Materials written by Carmen Scheller-Sheridan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basic Guide to Dental Materials is the essential guide to dental materials for all members of the dental team. The book includes coverage of all basic dental materials, their uses and examples of each; step-by-step illustrated guidance as to the proper manipulation of materials, instructions on the four-handed delivery of dental materials and relevant instruments, practical advice on the appropriate and safe clean up and disposal of dental materials (to include how to read an MSDS sheet) and a comprehensive glossary of key terms. Information is provided in a clear and concise manner, breaking the topic of dental materials down to the core basics.

Download or read book Basic Guide to Dental Procedures written by Carole Hollins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Guide to Dental Procedures, Second Edition provides an essential introduction to the core preventative and restorative treatments routinely carried out in the modern dental practice. Written as a guide for the whole dental team, ‘before and after’ colour photographs enable the reader to understand and explain the procedures to their patient with confidence. Each section is clearly structured to cover the reasoning behind the treatment described, the relevant dental background, the basics of how each procedure is carried out and any necessary aftercare information. Key features include: Colour photographs throughout combined with concise text to highlight the crucial points of each procedure Suitable for the whole dental team, from office support staff to the dentist explaining procedures to a patient Thoroughly updated and revised in line with the substantial changes to the role and professional obligations of the dental nurse, including a new chapter detailing extended duties The new images of tray set-ups means it is an ideal companion for trainee dental nurses studying for the NEBDN OSCE exam

Download or read book The Consumer s Guide to Invisalign written by Dustin S. Burleson and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a patient, parent, or dental healthcare professional, The Consumer's Guide to Invisalign is your blueprint to achieving a beautiful smile with Invisalign. Don't miss this trusted resource! Dr. Dustin Burleson is a speaker, teacher, author and orthodontic specialist. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry, the Attending Orthodontist at the Children's Mercy Hospital and Director of the Leo H. Rheam Foundation for Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics. Author of Stop Hiding Your Smile! A Parent's Guide to Confidently Choosing an Orthodontist, Dr. Burleson mentors not only patients and their parents but also orthodontic specialists from all over North America. In his private coaching groups, Dr. Burleson lectures and teaches his orthodontic peers how to create patient-centered practices focused on changing lives and supporting the community. Through his efforts, hundreds of orthodontists across the nation have committed to providing orthodontic care to children who desperately need but cannot afford orthodontic treatment. Dr. Burleson is the nation's largest provider of free orthodontic treatment to children in need and is the president and founder of Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, a large multi-doctor, multi-clinic specialty practice in Kansas City, Missouri where he resides with his wife and three children.

Download or read book Understanding Dental Insurance written by Travis Campbell and published by Edizioni LSWR. This book was released on 2022-02-10T00:00:00+01:00 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Dental Insurance a Source of Problems, Frustration or Stress for Your Dental Practice? This is the most comprehensive guide ever written on the topic of dental insurance. It can serve as a training tool for those new to dental insurance, an in-depth reference for those more experienced, as well as a quick “look-up” for anyone with a question about today’s insurance landscape. Are you receiving reimbursement for 99% of your services including crowns and SRPs? Do you understand how to be highly profitable in today’s world of insurance? Is your team fully confident in the treatment plan estimates they provide patients? Do you know how to make dental insurance work for you instead of against you? If you answered no to any of these questions, you need this resource. Packed with information, illustrations, examples, tips, and case studies, this guide covers every aspect of dental insurance from claims for simple fillings to complex hybrid denture and implant cases in real life situations. It is a must-have reference for every dental office!

Download or read book As Good as New written by Charles A. Babbush and published by RDR Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost half the people in the United states are missing one or more teeth. Sports injuries alone knock out another two million teeth every year. A reliable technology exists that can help many of these individuals recover from the disaster of tooth loss. No longer an experimental procedure, dental implants are now a dependable and effective way for people to return to their original state of wholeness - eating, speaking, and smiling without feeling self-conscious. Dr. Babbush describes the entire process in easy-to-understand language, complete with success stories and numerous photographs, X-rays and illustrations. Highly recommended..." - Library Journal "An upbeat, 'patient-friendly' guide... Full color photographs illustrate a quite practical discussion." - Midwest Book Review

Download or read book A Guide for Compiling a Consumers Directory of Dentists written by Public Citizen Health Research Group and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Dental Hygienist s Guide to Nutritional Care E Book written by Cynthia A. Stegeman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW information on relevant cultural issues, such as: Pros and cons of popular high-protein diets Vitamin D deficiency in the United States Vitamin/mineral supplements Information on bottled water, energy drinks, and sports drinks UPDATED content addresses the newly released MyPyramid dietary guidelines! FULL-COLOR design better illustrates concepts, especially the effects vitamin deficiency can have on the oral cavity.

Download or read book Guide to Reference in Medicine and Health written by Christa Modschiedler and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2014-04-26 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from the extensive database of Guide to Reference, this up-to-date resource provides an annotated list of print and electronic biomedical and health-related reference sources, including internet resources and digital image collections. Readers will find relevant research, clinical, and consumer health information resources in such areas as Medicine Psychiatry Bioethics Consumer health and health care Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences Dentistry Public health Medical jurisprudence International and global health Guide to Reference entries are selected and annotated by an editorial team of top reference librarians and are used internationally as a go-to source for identifying information as well as training reference professionals. Library staff answering health queries as well as library users undertaking research on their own will find this an invaluable resource.

Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Dental Billing and Reporting written by Josh Smith and published by High Bridge Books. This book was released on 2021-07-02 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ultimate Guide to Dental Billing and Reporting provides a proven, accessible, and easy-to-implement dental billing template for any dental office. All practices will benefit from the simplicity and positivity of this important guide. I really like the actual number examples and the templates for how to structure your day. It's great information and a must-have for all dental offices." -Dr. Christopher Comer, DMD FAGD, Savannah, GA "This book makes billing and insurance very easy to understand. It maps out a very concise approach to insurance and billing in the dental office. I have taken many CE courses on these topics over the years. This book not only gave a more complete picture of the billing and insurance process than I have seen previously but also gave an easy way to approach and implement the process in the dental office." -Dr. Michael Groover, DMD From Chaos and Confusion to Confidence and Cash Flow Making appointments. Filing claims. Answering the phone. Checking patients in and out. If you're an office manager or insurance coordinator, you know how challenging it is to run a dental office. And if you're new to the industry? Welcome - we're here to help you learn the ropes. Here's the truth: Every dental office's success depends on: Healthy production and collections Smooth patient flow Delivering the ultimate patient experience with a smile The lifeblood of any successful practice is a rock-solid dental billing process. This book is a step-by-step guide to a groundbreaking dental billing process written by a leader in the industry. You're about to learn how dental billing impacts the overall health of your practice. You'll finally understand the gems hidden inside your dental reporting and how to use them. Best of all? You'll leave billing chaos behind and take a major step toward healthy cash flow and confident mastery of your processes.

Download or read book Pickard s Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry written by Avijit Banerjee and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal introduction to the theory and practical aspects of conservative dentistry, the tenth edition of Pickards' Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry is a must-have text for all dental students, new graduates and oral healthcare professionals alike. Written in an easy to understand and concise style, the authors introduce the essentials of dental disease before outlining how to collect patient information clinically in order to detect, diagnose, plan and deliver care. Exploring key topics such as disease prevention and control, the principles of minimally invasive operative dentistry, contemporary restorative materials and procedures, this completely up-to-date revised edition integrates a thorough academic grounding for degree examination with an essential preparation for clinical practice for the whole oral healthcare team. Illustrated with step-by-step colour photos, common clinical procedures are clearly set out and labelled for beginners to learn. The tenth edition has been updated to reflect the latest evidence based guidelines for preventitative management and there is a focus on maintaining existing restorations and follow up/long term care.

Download or read book Taking a Giant Bite Out of Dental Confusion written by Richard S. Runkle and published by Luminary Media Group. This book was released on 2009 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HEALTH / DENTISTRY / REFERENCE. By being informed about 21st century dentistry, you could save thousands of dollars over a lifetime. This comprehensive guide will aid you in making dental decisions for feeling better, looking healthier, and achieving confidence with a beautiful smile that is priceless and affordable. Included are a glossary of terms, an index, and over 400 color photos and illustrations, many of which showing before-and-after results of treatment for children and adults with both common and unusual dental problems. This book is divided into four parts: Your First Concerns; Understanding & Selecting Treatment Choices; The Inner Workings of Dentistry; and Dentistry and Its Relationship to Total Health. After helping thousands of patients, Dr. Runkle finally shares his expertise to eliminate the fear and confusion about recurring dental issues.