Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent
by Ralph E. McDonald, David R. Avery, Jeffrey A. Dean

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Summary of Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent

• Discussions of theories related to molecular biology of the eruption of teeth explain problems related to dental eruption and insight into future methods for their resolution.
• Incorporates the American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association guidelines for the most recent advances in treatment of cleft lip and palate.
• Follows academy-approved guidelines for the use of anesthetics in the treatment of the child patient as well as outpatient vs. in-patient procedures.
• Provides an overview of practice management including patient scheduling, insurance, and third party plans.
• Includes dentists' guide for documenting and reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Provides valuable information on cavity varnish, mercury toxicity, and glass ionomer cements.
• Provides indications for the use of implants to replace teeth (congenitally missing or lost as a result of trauma) in pediatric patients.

• An updated chapter on nutrition and health shows how food choices and patterns of eating initiated in childhood affect oral health and overall well-being at every stage of life.
• An increased emphasis on the genetic influence of root resorption associated with orthodontic treatment explores this hot topic.
• Coverage of new restorative materials examines their use in everyday clinical restorative practice.
• New coverage of tooth whitening for children and its indications responds to the growing popularity of cosmetic tooth whitening for people of all ages.
• An updated radiography chapter provides thorough information on digital radiography in children's dentistry.
• Increased emphasis on Early Childhood Caries and the Alternative Restorative Technique (ART) - a technique used to restore defective or carious teeth with minimal cavity preparation followed by placement of a fluoride-releasing material - reflects the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's position on ART.
• The chapter on anxiety control and pain/analgesics includes specific dosage recommendations for managing anxious or fearful patients.
• The updated pharmacologic management chapter includes the latest information on sedation techniques in children.
• The updated trauma chapter includes new splinting recommendations for root fractures and the new Titanium Trauma Splint, cross-referenced to the International Association of Dental Traumatology Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines, and categories for treatment of avulsed teeth.
• A new section on the dental management of patients with sickle cell anemia offers the most current information for treating children with disabilities as well as medically compromised patients.
• Revised illustrations help readers see techniques in a modern dental office setting.

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