Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-288) and index

Patient assessment -- Atherosclerosis -- Hypertension -- Angina pectoris -- Myocardial infarction -- Congestive heart failure -- Arrhythmias -- Bacterial endocarditis -- Management of the cardiac surgery patient -- Diabetes mellitis -- Adrenal disorders -- Managing the patient on steroid therapy -- Thyroid disorder -- Pregnancy -- Asthma -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder -- Tuberculosis -- Peptic ulcer disease -- Inflammatory bowel disease -- Hepatitis -- Cirrhosis -- Anemia -- Bleeding disorders -- Anticoagulation therapy -- Hematologic malignancies -- Arthritis -- Chronic renal failure and dialysis -- Transplantation -- Seizure disorders -- Cerebrovascular disease -- Craniofacial neurologic disorders -- Outpatient psychiatric disease -- Antibiotics and odontogenic infection -- HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases -- Viral infections -- Fungal infections -- Ulcers -- White lesions -- Vesiculobullous diseases and autoimmunity -- Pigmented lesions -- Oral cancer -- Benign tumors -- Diseases of the salivary glands -- Diseases of the bone -- Analgesics -- Illustrated cases

Concise text contains information for the effective dental care of medically compromised patients. Includes management of lumps lumps, blisters, and lesions that affect the mouth. Features question-and-answer format, tips, and a detailed index