Important Oral and Maxillofacial Presentations for the Primary Care Clinician

This book gives the Primary Care Clinician a grasp of the basic assessment of Oral and Maxillofacial presentations and will enable him or her to instigate an appropriate management plan. This book is unique in its presentation-based approach. It is a practical, problem-solving tool. It provides a simple, step-by-step algorithm approach to differential diagnosis and early management of seven important oral and maxillofacial Oral Ulcers, Patches on the Oral Mucosa, Lumps in the Mouth, Lumps of the Face, Facial Pain / Altered Sensation, Restricted Jaw Movement and Neck Lumps. Furthermore, the simple 'Ask', 'Look' and 'Sinister Features' lists for each presentation ensure that key questions are addressed when assessing the patient. Important Oral and Maxillofacial Presentations for the Primary Care Clinician is aimed internationally at medical, dental and allied healthcare professionals working in primary care.