The patient with a heart murmur: evaluation, assessment and dental considerations
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A review of data on dental patients suffering from different types of heart murmurs, abnormal heart sounds indicating cardiovascular disorders is presented. Diagnostic methods and implications for dental treatments are discussed. Dentists need to assess drug interactions and such patient's tolerance for dental procedures.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2005
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A concern that cannot weight
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The issue of obesity and its impact on American society is discussed. The need for dentists to participate in weight awareness and behavioral interventions to promote patients overall health is emphasized.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2005
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Vaccines, epidemics, pandemics and us
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Re-emergence of diseases like mumps which were thought to be under control is discussed. These diseases are occurring despite use of vaccines.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2006
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