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
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
Should wisdom teeth be removed? Do you really need 8 crowns. Why tell the dentist you are a diabetic? Who protects you from shoddy work? This book will make you a wise and critical dental consumer.
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
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.
Eight out of 10 people consider a person's smile the most dominant feature of one's facial appearance. A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. Drs. Goldberg and Martin will help readers navigate the choices they can make about how to look and how others perceive them.
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
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.
