Clinical Decision-Making in Oral Medicine: A Concise Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

This book provides guidelines for clinical decision-making in oral diseases, covering diagnosis, treatment, and value. It is divided into eight main sections with twenty-eight chapters, including clinical images. It is designed for health professionals and physicians interested in oral and maxillofacial diseases, head and neck cancer, and dentistry students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Accurately diagnosing the myriad of diseases that can affect the mouth, guiding patients correctly, and offering treatment with competence is a perpetual challenge for dental surgeons and health professionals. Often, the diagnosis of these diseases is neglected or wrongly performed. This concise book guides health professionals in clinical decision-making in oral diseases, assisting them not only on the diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial diseases but also in terms of value and benefit of who treats the condition and, above all, who will be treated. The work provides guidelines formulated by a compilation of specific protocols of conduct, focusing on the scientific evidence and enriched by the authors' critical analyses. The book is divided into eight main sections that include twenty-eight chapters. Most of them have no more than 5 pages and follow the same format to standardize their use. Each chapter begins with a summary of the topic, a brief description of the main disease that falls into this diagnostic category, and their main definitions. Then, the clinical characteristics, ways of making the diagnosis, and a protocol for treatment for each lesion are presented. Additionally, the experienced authors interestingly discuss their perceptions on how to give bad news in the Oral Medicine setting; and the last section is especially dedicated to the dental management of medically complex patients or with little-known diseases, such as Burning Mouth Syndrome and COVID-19. More than 140 high-resolution clinical images illustrate the book.

Clinical Decision-Making in Oral Medicine is designed for health professionals and physicians from various specialties, who are interested in diseases with systemic repercussions that affect the oral and maxillofacial.

The book covers a comprehensive range of oral and maxillofacial diseases, including dental caries, periodontal diseases, oral mucosal diseases, oral tumors, and temporomandibular joint disorders. It provides detailed information on the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for each disease, backed by the latest scientific evidence and clinical guidelines.

One of the key strengths of the book is its practical approach. The authors have organized the content into easily accessible chapters, each focusing on a specific disease or condition. Each chapter begins with a summary of the topic, a brief description of the main disease that falls into this diagnostic category, and their main definitions. This helps readers quickly grasp the key information and apply it to their clinical practice.

The clinical characteristics, ways of making the diagnosis, and a protocol for treatment for each lesion are presented in a clear and concise manner. The authors have included detailed illustrations and photographs to enhance understanding and aid in the diagnosis process. Additionally, the experienced authors interestingly discuss their perceptions on how to give bad news in the Oral Medicine setting; and the last section is especially dedicated to the dental management of medically complex patients or with little-known diseases, such as Burning Mouth Syndrome and COVID-19.

More than 140 high-resolution clinical images illustrate the book, providing a visual reference for readers to better understand the clinical presentation and treatment options for oral and maxillofacial diseases.

This book is a valuable resource for dental surgeons, oral medicine specialists, dentists, physicians, and other health professionals who are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial diseases. It provides a comprehensive and practical approach to clinical decision-making, focusing on the scientific evidence and enriched by the authors' critical analyses. The book is divided into eight main sections that include twenty-eight chapters. Most of them have no more than 5 pages and follow the same format to standardize their use. Each chapter begins with a summary of the topic, a brief description of the main disease that falls into this diagnostic category, and their main definitions. Then, the clinical characteristics, ways of making the diagnosis, and a protocol for treatment for each lesion are presented. Additionally, the experienced authors interestingly discuss their perceptions on how to give bad news in the Oral Medicine setting; and the last section is especially dedicated to the dental management of medically complex patients or with little-known diseases, such as Burning Mouth Syndrome and COVID-19.

More than 140 high-resolution clinical images illustrate the book, providing a visual reference for readers to better understand the clinical presentation and treatment options for oral and maxillofacial diseases.

In conclusion, Clinical Decision-Making in Oral Medicine is a comprehensive and practical guide to clinical decision-making in oral diseases. It is designed for health professionals and physicians from various specialties, who are interested in diseases with systemic repercussions that affect the oral and maxillofacial. The book provides detailed information on a wide range of oral and maxillofacial diseases, backed by the latest scientific evidence and clinical guidelines. Its practical approach, clear and concise content, and comprehensive illustrations make it an invaluable resource for dental surgeons, oral medicine specialists, dentists, physicians, and other health professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial diseases.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031149443
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023