{"product_id":"9781118377802","title":"Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health An Interprofessional Approach","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDiabetes Mellitus and Oral Health\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Interprofessional Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIra B. Lamster\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Dentistry \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical tool for dentists and dental hygienists providing oral health care to patients with diabetes mellitus. Firmly grounded in the latest evidence, the book addresses medical considerations, dental considerations, and case scenarios from clinical practice in three easily accessible sections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first section on medical considerations reviews the definition of diabetes and discusses underlying pathologic mechanisms, classification, diagnosis, and medical complications of the disease. It also promotes the comprehensive management of patients with diabetes in the dental office, with a thorough discussion of lifestyle changes and medications used to treat diabetes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second section on dental considerations provides guidance on how treat patients with diabetes. Oral complications will be covered in detail, with a focus on management and treatment strategies that can be used in the dental office.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third section includes multiple case studies illustrating common complications and how-to instruction on appropriate patient management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for all members of the dental team, \u003ci\u003eDiabetes Mellitus and Oral Health\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential tool for providing optimal clinical care to patients with diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIra Lamster\u003c\/b\u003e, D.D.S., M.M.Sc. is Professor of Health Policy \u0026amp; Management at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and Dean Emeritus of the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Prior to becoming Dean, he served as director of the Division of Periodontics at Columbia. Dr. Lamster has extensive experience in oral health research, particularly in the area of oral health and systemic disease. He has served on the editorial boards of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Periodontology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJournal of Clinical Periodontology\u003c\/i\u003e and is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Medicine. Dr. Lamster has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and the book, \u003ci\u003eImproving Oral Health for the Elderly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 May 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118377802\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315732377740,"sku":"9781118377802","price":86.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118377802.jpg?v=1780143191","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118377802","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}