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Don't just say, 'Ah!' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make! A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are--your smile! Dr. Natalie Amann and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you. In this valuable book, two of America's friendliest dentists help you... * Avoid myths, mistakes and misunderstandings * Understand comprehensive care * Make a mouthbody connection * Manage aging and gum disease * Learn why you will never need dentures * Find the perfect dentist for you * Increase your smile power * Know the secrets of sedation * Understand how to prevent a simple dental problem from becoming a major threat to your health * Discover the advantages of implants ...and how to use the latest developments in dentistry to change the way you look and feel.

Did you know? Eight out of ten people consider your smile the most dominant feature of your facial appearance Don't just say, 'Ah ' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are--your smile Dr. Ralph Reilly and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you. In this valuable book, two of America's friendliest dentists help you... Avoid myths, mistakes and misunderstandings Understand comprehensive care Make a mouth-body connection Manage aging and gum disease Learn why you will never need dentures Find the perfect dentist for you Increase your smile power Know the secrets of sedation Understand how to prevent a simple dental problem from becoming a major threat to your health Discover the advantages of implants ...and how to use the latest developments in dentistry to change the way you look and feel.

Don't just say, Ah! Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make!

This guide to good dental health provides information consumers need to realistically assess their dental needs and those of their children. Not only will it help you avoid or minimize dental disease, it will save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for unnecessary and potentially harmful treatment. Beginning with the premise that the best treatment is minimal treatment if it solves the problem, the author, a practicing dentist for more than 30 years, discusses guidelines and costs for common (and commonly expensive) dental procedures. He advises the reader on such topics as: Proper home care and prevention Frequency of X-rays and prophylaxis (professional cleaning) Diagnosing and treating tooth decay and gum disease Composite, silver amalgam, gold and porcelain fillings Special precautions for children Unnecessary extractions Bleaching and veneering In clear, easy-to-understand language, Complete Guide to Dental Health outlines the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative treatments, suggesting ways to save time and money on such procedures as orthodontics, extractions and bridges. An extensive discussion of the misdiagnosis of impacted wisdom teeth, overuse of general anesthesia, and unnecessary caps and bleaching warns consumers of how they may be injured financially and physically by dentists. Most chapters conclude with recommendations to help you avoid being overcharged and overtreated. Charts provide information on a range of fees for common procedures. You are shown how dentists exploit patients with unnecessary treatment, upgrades and add-ons. Suggestions on how to choose and evaluate a dentist will turn the average patient into a savvy consumer. With extensive information on how dental decay and periodontal (pyorrhea) disease occur, Complete Guide to Dental Health will help protect your teeth and your pocketbook.

Did you know? Eight out of ten people consider your smile the most dominant feature of your facial appearance Don't just say, 'Ah ' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are--your smile Dr. Joseph G. Marcius and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you.

Refresh, Restore, Replace. Dental implants can transform your life! Learn the latest options so you can make an informed decision and feel great about the way you smile. With many years of experience in the exciting field of implant dentistry, Dr. Williams has helped countless patients change the way they feel about dentistry, and most importantly gain their confidence and well-being back. In The Consumer's Guide to Dental Implants, you'll learn: Be in the know on which teeth to save and which to replace The #1 way you can save money on dental care What to do if you are terrified of the dentist The condition in 1/3 of adults that destroys teeth and implants, and how you can avoid it The different implant options available to you today The questions you should ask when considering an implant dentist Why now is the best time ever to explore implants and Cosmetic Dentistry How long you should expect your new implants to last Why "cheap" dentistry may cost you alot more in the long run How to know if you should consider other aspects of cosmetic dentistry such as clear braces, veneers, etc. Take a free self assessment of your smile Gain free access to bonuses and extras

The complete health-focused approach makes this a must-have instructional resource to support you throughout your Dental Hygiene educational program and beyond. Based on the trusted content in Newman and Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, the most widely used periodontal textbook in the world, this resource provides the most up-to-date, complete, and essential information. The broad range of content covers everything from the biology of the periodontium – how it’s structured and the functions it serves, the new classification of periodontal disease, the link between periodontal disease and systemic health, and more. An extensive clinical section contains a complete guide to everything from procedure instrumentation to patient management at the point of care. Full color photos, illustrations, radiographs show how to perform periodontal procedures. Case based practice questions and skill evaluation checklists promote board-exam readiness. The clear instruction and health-focused approach provides support throughout the Dental Hygiene program and beyond. Online student and educator support on Evolve. Dental hygiene emphasis and relevance provides solid foundational content. Comprehensive topic coverage focuses on the translation of the science to evidence-based practice and clinical decision making. Extensive full-color photos and illustrations clearly demonstrate core concepts and reinforce important principles. Case-based clinical scenarios incorporated throughout the book mimic the patient case format used in credentialing exams. Many new and important chapters on periimplantitis, resolving inflammation, evidence-based decision making, and critical thinking. Robust art program of clinical images, charts, graphs, and unique illustrations enhances engagement. The most complete atlas of periodontal pathology ever offered for the dental hygienist. Key information and highlights presented as call out boxes.

From basic science and fundamental procedures to the latest advanced techniques in reconstructive, esthetic, and implant therapy, Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, 13th Edition is the resource you can count on to help master the most current information and techniques in periodontology. Full color photos, illustrations, and radiographs show you how to perform periodontal procedures, while renowned experts from across the globe explain the evidence supporting each treatment and lend their knowledge on how to best manage the outcomes. UNIQUE! Expert Consult platform offers a versatile print and digital resources that help bring text information to life. UNIQUE! Bonus content on Expert Consult includes multiple-choice self-assessment questions with instant feedback, chapter review PowerPoint slides, videos clips, case studies, and more. UNIQUE! Periodontal Pathology Atlas contains the most comprehensive collection of cases found anywhere. Full-color photos and anatomical drawings clearly demonstrate core concepts and reinforce important principles. UNIQUE! Chapter opener boxes in the print book alert readers when more comprehensive coverage of topics is available in the online version of the text. NEW! Chapters updated to meet the current exam requirements for the essentials in periodontal education. NEW! Case-based clinical scenarios incorporated throughout the book mimic the new patient case format used in credentialing exams. NEW! Additional tables, boxes, and graphics highlight need-to-know information. NEW! Virtual microscope on Expert Consult offers easy access to high-resolution views of select pathology images. NEW! Two new chapters cover periimplantitis and resolving inflammation. NEW! Section on evidence-based practice consists of two chapters covering evidence-based decision making and critical thinking.