The ADA Practical Guide to Patients with Medical Conditions is designed to assist in the safe delivery of coordinated oral health care for patients with medical conditions. Within each chapter, individual conditions are discussed under three major sections: background, medical management, and dental management. Other sections include description of diseases, pathogenesis, coordination of care between the dentist and patient, and key questions to ask the patient and physician.

Topics include cardiovascular disease; pulmonary disease; endocrine disorders; bleeding disorders; neurologic disorders; geriatric health and functional issues; neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders; HIV/AIDS and related conditions; medical emergencies; and many more. Displays over 200 images, over 75 tables, and numerous quick reference points in each chapter. A companion website provides readers with downloadable images and tables, case studies, and a webliography with click-through links to online sources

Edited by Lauren L. Patton, DDS, and written by 25 leading experts.