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Oral medicine is the study of non-surgical treatment of the diseases affecting the oral tissues, especially the oral mucous membrane but also other associated tissues and structures such as the salivary clands, bone and the facial tissues.This book provides a comprehensive introduction to oral medicine covering the principles, investigations and therapy.It discusses infections of the oral mucosa, lips and tongue, salivary glands etc as well as oral manifestations of systemic diseases in the mouth. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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New edition of an elementary booklet for patients explaining periodontal disease. Large, full-color three-dimensional drawings. Previous 1982 edition titled 'What is Periodontal Disease?'. ... Read more

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This book provides a concise account of the pathological processes involved in periodontal disease. The first chapter gives a broad overview of periodontal disease and is followed by accounts of the periodontum in health and disease. The book then deals with the micro-organisms implicated in periodontal disease and evaluates their significance. The host responses to factors present in dental plaque are discussed, and an account of the interactions between bacteria and the host which cause tissue damage is included. This leads to a consideration of the different clinical manifestations of the disease, including those associated with HIV infection. In the final chapter, a rational approach to treatment is presented, based on an understanding of the disease mechanisms discussed in the book. This volume will be valuable for dental students and dentists who wish to update their knowledge of this important subject. ... Read more