Risk Assessment in Oral Health: A Concise Guide for Clinical Application

ISBN-13: 9783030386467 Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication date: 03/26/2020 Edition description: 1st ed. 2020 Pages: 243 Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d) This book is a wide-ranging guide to risk assessment and risk-based prevention in oral health and dentistry. Readers will find clear explanations of the principles, models, and tools of risk assessment, as well as practical information on risk assessment in relation to periodontal disease, caries, tooth wear, and oral cancer. The lessons that the oral healthcare profession can learn from experiences regarding risk assessment in primary medical care practice, particularly in cardiovascular and diabetes medicine, are highlighted. The closing section focuses specifically on implementation of risk assessment within the dental practice, including training of the oral healthcare team and the need to take into account medicolegal considerations. The book is a very timely addition to the literature, given the