Includes index.

History and physical examination -- Hospital protocol -- Laboratory tests -- Diagnostic imaging -- ECG interpretation -- Fluids and electrolytes -- Surgical nutrition -- Blood and blood products -- Commonly used medications -- Managing medical emergencies -- Management of the medically compromised patient -- Postoperative problems -- Basic patient management procedures -- Sutures and suturing techniques -- Outpatient sedation, general anesthesia, and management of anesthetic emergencies -- Complications of dentoalveolar surgery -- Treatment planning for implant surgery -- Differential diagnosis of cysts and tumors -- Infections -- Trauma -- Diagnosis of salivary gland disease -- Temporomandibular joint disorders -- Recognition and management of dentofacial and craniofacial abnormalities -- Evaluation of facial esthetics.

All age.