This book equips the reader with a sound understanding of the treatment of neglected and vulnerable patients in the dental office. It offers a comprehensive mul

Access to oral health care is essential to promoting and maintaining overall health and well-being, yet only half of the population visits a dentist each year.

Though it is highly preventable, tooth decay is a common chronic disease both in the United States and worldwide. Evidence shows that decay and other oral disea

Oral health is an intrinsic part of overall health. The mouth is part of the digestive and respiratory systems; it is essential to spoken communication and faci

Access to oral health services is a problem for all segments of the U.S. population, and especially problematic for vulnerable populations, such as rural and un