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With New Medications, Medical Therapies, And Increasing Numbers Of Older And Medically Complex Patients Seeking Dental Care, All Dentists, Hygienists, And Students Need To Understand The Background Of Common Diseases, Medical Management, And Dental Management To Coordinate And Deliver Safe Care. Written By More Than 25 Academicians And Clinicians Who Are Experts In The Content Areas, The Evidence-based Practical Guide From The American Dental Association Takes A Patient-focused Approach To Help You Deliver Safe, Coordinated Oral Health Care For Patients With Medical Conditions. The Ada Practical Guide To Patients With Medical Conditions; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; List Of Common Drugs; 1: Medical History, Physical Evaluation, And Risk Assessment; 2: Cardiovascular Diseases; 3: Pulmonary Disease; 4: Endocrine And Metabolic Disorders; 5: Renal And Urinary Tract Disease; 6: Hepatic Disease; 7: Gastrointestinal Disease; 8: Hematological Disease; 9: Bleedingdisorders; 10: Autoimmune And Connective Tissue Diseases; 11: Hiv/aids And Related Conditions; 12: Immunological And Mucocutaneous Disease; 13: Head And Neck Cancer; 14: Neurological Disorders 15: Neurodevelopmental And Psychiatric Disorders16: Substance Use Disorders; 17: Developmental Defects Of The Craniofacial Complex And Orthopedic Disorders; 18: Geriatric Health And Functional Issues; 19: Women's Health; 20: Medical Emergencies; Index Edited By Lauren L. Patton. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English