Clinical References and Resources for Dentists

Premed

• Prophylactic antibiotic premedication
• Quick reference table for infective endocarditis
• Quick reference table for joint replacements

Osteonecrosis

• ADA, Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

X-rays

• Radiograph Guidelines - ADA and FDA guidelines.

Oral Pathology; Oral Medicine

• Oral Pathology Disease List
• Ellis Classification

Periodontics

• Periodontal Assessment and Treatment Planning
• American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
  • AAP Periodontal Disease Classification
  • AAP Parameters of Care
  • AAP Position Papers
  • AAP Statements
  • AAP Clinical Guidelines
  • AAP-Commissioned Reviews

Endodontics

• Endodontic Diagnosis Worksheet
• Pulpal and Periapical/Periradicular Diagnoses
• AAE Guide for Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
• AAE Guidelines for Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries

Pedodontics/Pediatric Dentistry

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD); Definitions, Oral Health Policies, and Clinical Guidelines

Cancer

• Magic Mouthwash Prescription Recipes and Formulas
• Oral Cancer Foundation
• MedLinePlus: Oral Cancer Resources
• Oral Health Care for Cancer Patients

Nitrous Oxide

• "Nitrous Oxide Safety:  How Safe Is It For Staff?  What Can Be Done To Make It Safer?"

Needle sticks

• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline (PEPline) is a National Toll-Free Hotline (24 hours a day) for clinicians treating exposure to bloodborne pathogens: 1-888-448-4911
• CDC: Management of Occupational Blood Exposures
• CDC: US Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis; September 30, 2005
• CDC: US Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis; June 29, 2001
• CDC: Practice Recommendations for Health Care Facilities Implementing the US Public Health Service Guidelines for Management of Occupational Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens
• CDC: Basic and Expanded HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Regimens
• OSHA: Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention

Blood Thinners

• Anticoagulation Task Group Guidelines
• JADA 2003 Vol 134, No 11: "Lack of a scientific basis for routine discontinuation of oral anticoagulation therapy before dental treatment"
• Evidence-Based Dentistry 2008 Vol 9: "Guidelines for the management of patients who are taking oral anticoagulants and who require dental surgery"

Online Research

• - Searching the latest dental and medical research.

Continuing Education

• Continuing Education documentation - A generic form to fill out, print out, and file; for ADA or AGD credits

Dental Presentations

• Case Presentation Guide - useful for study club presentations.

Whoopi Goldberg

• Video clip of Whoopi Goldberg on The View discussing the importance of maintaining oral health and preventing periodontal disease

 

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