About Lexi-Comp ONLINE™ for Dentistry
Lexi-Comp, in exclusive conjunction with EBSCO Australia and New Zealand, is pleased to offer CAUL members the most comprehensive dental drug database available. Lexi-Comp’s reference is written by dentists for dental professionals. It sets the industry standard for point-of-care content and innovative technology. As such it is indispensable for modern dental students and practicing dentists alike. EBSCO has been contracted to work with the publisher to make this valuable resource available in Australia and New Zealand, and therefore has pleasure in making a special offer to CAUL for Lexi-Comp ONLINE™ for Dentistry.
Practitioners and students benefit from:
· DENTAL ALERTS, including:
o Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions
o Effects on Dental Treatment
o Effects on Bleeding
o Dental Comment
· Improved medication safety with fast, reliable drug interaction analysis
· Access to information on Dental Usual Dosing, Use, and Dosage Forms
· Support for positive treatment outcomes with patient education leaflets, available electronically in up to 18 languages
Contents of this document:
Dental Lexi-Drugs® 3
Lexi-Natural Products™ 3
Dental Office Medical Emergencies 3
Oral Soft Tissue Diseases 4
Oral Hard Tissue Diseases 5
Manual of Clinical Periodonics 5
Manual of Dental Implants 6
Clinician’s Endodontic Handbook 7
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist 7
Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Dentistry 8
Roadmap to Financial Integrity in the Dental Practice 9
Lexi-Interact™ 10
Lexi-Drug ID™ 10
Lexi-CALC™ 10
Patient Care Module 10
Web Search 10
Lexi-Comp ONLINE for Dentistry
Dental Lexi-Drugs®
· Updated daily, this comprehensive, unbiased pharmacology database provides monographs for over 1600 generic drugs that support over 8000 products; each monograph includes 50 or more fields of information
· Special alerts from manufacturers and government agencies, including the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
· Over 250 charts and special topics; also includes detailed Chemotherapy regimens
· International brand names covering over 75 countries
· FDA-approved and selected unlabeled/investigational indications
· Includes adverse reactions by percentage of occurrence grouped by body/organ systems
· Administration, monitoring, compatibility, and mixing instructions for parenteral medications
· Pregnancy/Breast-feeding precautions
· Dosage adjustment guidelines for renal and hepatic impairment
· Specialty Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions, Effects on Dental Treatment, and Dental Comments.
Lexi-Natural Products™
· Reviews over 170 of the most commonly used natural products in monograph format
· Includes dosage and standardization, reported uses, active forms, pharmacology, general warnings, and other fields of information
· Key references within each monograph
Dental Office Medical Emergencies
OVERVIEW:
Dental Office Medical Emergencies, A Manual of Office Response Protocols, is designed to assist the dentist in addressing any developing emergency situation by reinforcing basic life support techniques. This handy reference is intended for use by the dental office staff for preparedness training, as well as during times of crisis.
THE BENEFITS:
The best management of medical problems is always prevention. This reference provides information for the practicing dentist and dental personnel so that prevention and management of emergencies are part of the office knowledge base. The first section of the text describes office preparedness and addresses the development of protocol and training for management of potential office emergencies. The second section addresses specific dental office medical emergency situations defined by symptom analysis. This section is tabbed for quick access and includes:
· Basic Action Plan for Stabilization
· Loss of Consciousness
· Respiratory Distress
· Chest Pain
· Allergic/Drug Reactions
· Altered Sensation/Changes In Affect
· Management of Acute Bleeding
The third and final section of the text includes information on pre-procedural antibiotics and decision algorithms, oxygen delivery systems, and office protocols for occupational injuries.
Features of this Edition include:
· Updated sections on CPR, basic life support (BLS), blood pressure guidelines and using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
· Updated Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines
· BLS Performance Standards for adults, children, and infants
· Utilizes tabbed paging system with 7 major tabs and 14 minor tabs
· Spiral-bound for ease of use
Oral Soft Tissue Diseases
OVERVIEW:
Oral Soft Tissue Diseases, 3rd edition, is designed to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with oral soft tissue diseases.
This is a visually-cued manual, organized into 9 convenient, tabbed sections providing a user-friendly format for the busy dental professional - a perfect chair-side reference.
THE BENEFITS:
Some oral soft tissue diseases exhibit distinctive clinical features and require little more than visual recognition to make an accurate diagnosis. Others share common features making an accurate diagnosis more challenging. Recognizing the clinical features most helpful in differentiating one lesion from another is an essential part of the diagnostic process.
In this manual, each lesion is illustrated by one or more color photographs depicting the typical clinical features and common variations. Recommendations for treatment and follow-up, including sample prescriptions and concise drug monographs, are included.
Features
· Visually-cued with over 180 high quality photographs
· Anatomic site index and alphabetical index
· Diagnosis and management of chronic dry mouth and oral mucosal lesions caused by cancer therapy
Oral Hard Tissue Diseases
OVERVIEW:
Oral Hard Tissue Diseases, 2nd Edition, is designed as a quick reference manual for the visual recognition and diagnosis of common bone lesions. Each tabbed section is devoted to a specific diagnostic category of lesion and illustrated with black and white photographs of typical radiographic features.
Updates to this edition:
· 6 Additional Lesions
· 8 New Radiographs
THE BENEFITS:
This manual includes over 135 high-quality radiographs, with each lesion illustrated by one or more photographs depicting typical features and common variations. Recommendations for treatment and follow-up are included.
Contents
· Periapical Radiolucent Lesions
· Pericoronal Radiolucent Lesions
· Inter-radicular Radiolucent Lesions
· Periodontal Radiolucent Lesions
· Radiolucent Lesions Not Associated With Teeth
· Radiolucent Lesions with Irregular Margins
· Periapical Radiopaque Lesions
· Pericoronal Radiopaque Lesions
· Inter-radicular Radiopaque Lesions
· Radiopaque Lesions Not Associated With Teeth
· Radiopaque Lesions With Irregular Margins
· Selected Readings/Index
Manual of Clinical Periodonics
OVERVIEW:
The Manual of Clinical Periodontics, 2nd edition, is a quick reference for general dentists, dental hygienists, and students. The Manual is a practical resource for both clinical and educational settings, stressing patient-centered, evidence-based diagnosis, treatment planning, and accepted modalities of periodontic therapy.
THE BENEFITS:
The Manual is organized by basic principles of periodontics, with chapters arranged in tabbed sections for easy access. Each chapter is presented in a question and answer, bulleted format. Over 275 drawings and color photographs are included. This reference is a straightforward approach to periodontal diseases, diagnosis, therapy options, and sample treatment plans.
Contents
· Introduction to Health and Disease, Evidence-Based Decision Making
· Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology of the Periodontium
· Etiology and Classification of the Periodontal Diseases
· Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Therapeutic Endpoints
· Prevention of Disease and the Maintenance of Health
· Nonsurgical Therapy: Scaling and Root Planing, Occlusal and Antibiotic Therapy
· Surgical Treatment: Principles
· Surgical Treatment: Resective and Regenerative Procedures
· Surgical Treatment: Periodontal Plastic Surgery
· Periodontal Emergencies
· Considerations in Implant Dentistry
· Appendix / Key Word Index
Manual of Dental Implants
OVERVIEW:
· Over 220 quality color photos, plus diagrams and decisions trees
· Diagnosis and treatment plans explained in detail
· Restorative step-by-step illustrations for each case type
· Hygiene techniques and protocols
· Assistants and staff training guidelines
8 Chapters Tabbed for Easy Access:
· Basic Principles
· Diagnosis
· Treatment Planning
· Restoration Sequences
· Maintenance
· Implants In Your Practice
· Appendix
· Index
THE BENEFITS:
Designed to initiate dental students, general dentists, dental hygienists, and staff into the world of implant restorative dentistry and maintenance. Substantial information is provided about the administrative aspects of incorporating implant treatment into a general practice.
Clinician’s Endodontic Handbook
OVERVIEW:
The Clinician's Endodontic Handbook was developed as a quick reference to address current issues in endodontic therapy. The latest techniques, procedures, and materials are presented in a concise, easy-to-use format, eliminating the need for multiple textbooks. This is a must have reference for dental practitioners with an interest in endodontics.
THE BENEFITS:
The Clinician's Endodontic Handbook contains 21 chapters of endodontic topics designed for all dentists.
· 2005 Recommended Guidelines of the American Association of Endodontists for the treatment of traumatized teeth
· Root Canal Therapy: Whys and Why Nots
· FAQs help practitioners communicate effectively with patients
· Includes a guide to the diagnosis and treatment of endodontic emergencies
· 'Clinical Note' sections aid the practitioner while performing endodontics
· Dental trauma management information
· Spiral Bound
Partial Contents
· Pulpal Histology
· Access Openings
· Bleaching
· Resorption
· Radiology
· Restoration
· Periodontal/ Endodontic Complications
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist
OVERVIEW:
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist was conceived and written specifically for the general dental practitioner. Dental students are often inadequately trained in, and exposed to, oral surgery techniques while in school. This clinical, step-by-step manual simplifies and demystifies general, everyday oral surgical procedures and provides the knowledge needed to perform these procedures with competency.
"Finally, a no-nonsense manual specifically written for the general dentist that actually teaches good 'bread and butter' general oral surgery in a step-by-step fashion accompanied by numerous color photographs."
- Dr Charles Balaban, DDS, FADI
THE BENEFITS:
The procedures detailed in this manual address commonly encountered dental conditions requiring surgical intervention. Numerous color photographs of actual surgical cases are included.
Surgical Techniques
· Teeth
· Cysts
· Hyperplastic Tissue
· Soft Tissue Tumors
· Tori
· Impacted Cuspids
· Frenectomies
Features
· Color photographs of actual surgical cases
· Descriptions and photographs of instruments and their use
· A new mandibular block (ART block) will reduce failure rate
· New treatment for dry socket
· What to do when roots fracture and how to solve the problem
Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Dentistry
OVERVIEW:
The Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Dentistry, 2nd Edition is a valuable reference for all dental professionals. This handbook offers a concise review of basic clinical principles and procedures that are encountered on a daily basis. A perfect resource when transitioning into clinical practice, or as a refresher for the seasoned dental professional.
THE BENEFITS:
The Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Dentistry, 2nd Edition presents the dental practitioner with an easy-to-use compilation of the most important reference materials, for use in clinical settings. It is intended to be used as a tool for efficient diagnostics and treatment, and not intended to replace the comprehensive research that may need to be done by a clinician in the care of individual patients.
Features
· Includes current diagnostic modes and technology, consistent with contemporary treatment planning
· Over 300 full-color photographs, radiographs, and illustrations
· Formatted for ease-of-use with 14 tabbed chapters
· Sample prescriptions for infections, ulcerations, fluoride, and commonly prescribed medications
· Ideal for Board review
Roadmap to Financial Integrity in the Dental Practice
OVERVIEW:
· Designed and written by a dentist in private practice
· Ideal practice management reference
· Covers 4 basic areas of financial security
· Utilizes tabbed paging system with 8 major tabs for quick reference
THE CONTENTS:
· Part I: Financial Transactions Incoming
o Financial Arrangements
o Billing
o Accounts Receivable
o Banking
o Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards
· Part II: Financial Transactions Outgoing
o Accounts Payable
o Supplies
o Cash-on-Hand
o Payroll
· Part III: Internal Controls
o Banking
o General Office Management
o Human Resource (H/R) Issues
· Part IV: Employees
o Employee-Related Issues
o Employee Manual Topics
· Part V: Report Checklist
o Daily
o Weekly
o Monthly
o Quarterly
o Semi-annually
o Annually
· Additional Features
o Glossary terms for clarification
o Alphabetical index for quick reference
o Organized 1600 bulleted points of interest
o Over 180 checklist options
o 12 real-life stories (names changed to protect the innocent)
o 80-boxed topics of special interest for quick review
Lexi-Comp Modules for Dentistry
Lexi-Interact™
This is a complete drug and herbal interaction analysis program that allow you to enter a patient’s entire regimen, identify potential interactions, and obtain appropriate patient managements steps. The analysis includes a summary of drug interactions with an assigned risk rating to identify the action steps necessary. Each letter designation (A, B, C, D, X) represents the severity level of the identified interaction. A detailed interaction monograph is displayed by clicking on the interacting drug name.
Lexi-Drug ID™
This valuable tool provides quick identification of unknown medications based on Imprint, Dosage Form, Shape, and Color.
Lexi-CALC™
Our medical calculations database is fully integrated within the Lexi-Drugs database. It can be launched directly from a drug monograph, from the Lexi-CALC logo on a PDA home screen, by tapping on the small Lexi-Comp icon within Lexi-Interact, or by accessing the Lexi-CALC module in Lexi-Comp ONLINE. Lexi-CALC currently includes over 50 calculations that address weight-based Pediatric ALS, dosing, drip rates, organ function, and other issues for both adults and children.
Patient Care Module
The Lexi-Comp Patient Care Module delivers patient education materials in one easy-to-use application. Our Patient Advisory Leaflets (Lexi-PALS™) support compliance with JCAHO standards, covering information on medications (adult and pediatric), diseases, conditions, and procedures. Written at a Year 5 to 7 reading level, they are organized in a concise and straight-forward format ideal for patient counseling. In Lexi-Comp ONLINE, these leaflets are available in up to 18 languages and can be customized with the patient’s name and clinician information. Choose the font, language and number of copies needed for printing and distribution to patients.
Web Search
Expand your search capabilities to other medically-based web sites and primary literature. A single search provides links to trusted and qualified web sites, eliminating the need to search sites independently.
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