History Taking & Clinical Examination in Dentistry Charu M Marya
INDEX
×
Chapter Notes

Save Clear


1History Taking and Clinical Examination in DENTISTRY2
3History Taking and Clinical Examination in DENTISTRY
Charu M Marya BDS MDS PhD Professor and Head Department of Public Health Dentistry Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research Faridabad, Haryana, India Foreword Rahul J Hegde
4
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd
Headquarters
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd
4838/24, Ansari Road, Daryaganj
New Delhi 110 002, India
Phone: +91-11-43574357
Fax: +91-11-43574314
Overseas Offices
J.P. Medical Ltd
83 Victoria Street, London
SW1H 0HW (UK)
Phone: +44 20 3170 8910
Fax: +44 (0)20 3008 6180
Jaypee-Highlights Medical Publishers Inc
City of Knowledge, Bld. 237, Clayton
Panama City, Panama
Phone: +1 507-301-0496
Fax: +1 507-301-0499
Jaypee Medical Inc
The Bourse
111 South Independence Mall East
Suite 835, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Phone: +1 267-519-9789
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd
17/1-B Babar Road, Block-B, Shaymali
Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Bangladesh
Mobile: +08801912003485
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd
Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-9741283608
© 2014, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
The views and opinions expressed in this book are solely those of the original contributor(s)/author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of editor(s) of the book.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission in writing of the publishers.
All brand names and product names used in this book are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The publisher is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book.
Medical knowledge and practice change constantly. This book is designed to provide accurate, authoritative information about the subject matter in question. However, readers are advised to check the most current information available on procedures included and check information from the manufacturer of each product to be administered, to verify the recommended dose, formula, method and duration of administration, adverse effects and contraindications. It is the responsibility of the practitioner to take all appropriate safety precautions. Neither the publisher nor the author(s)/editor(s) assume any liability for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising from or related to use of material in this book.
This book is sold on the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing professional medical services. If such advice or services are required, the services of a competent medical professional should be sought.
Every effort has been made where necessary to contact holders of copyright to obtain permission to reproduce copyright material. If any have been inadvertently overlooked, the publisher will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity.
Inquiries for bulk sales may be solicited at: jaypee@jaypeebrothers.com
History Taking and Clinical Examination in Dentistry
First Edition: 2014
9789351523932
Printed at
5Dedication
I would like to thank my wife Dr Vandana for standing beside
me throughout my career and writing this book. She has
been my inspiration and motivation for continuing to
improve my knowledge and move my career forward.
She is my rock, and I dedicate this book to her.
6
7Contributors 9Foreword
It gives me great pleasure to write a foreword for History Taking and Clinical Examination in Dentistry. The approach adopted by the author should be a great help to those taking history and doing examination for diagnosis and treatment planning in dentistry. The idea of taking symptom complexes and then describing the diagnostic possibilities with guides to the management both of the disease itself and of the symptoms will be valuable to all who have to deal with problems of this sort.
I hope that it will be valuable to all those who have to deal with the clinical differential diagnosis. It should be of particular use to teaching faculty, undergraduate and postgraduate dental students and dental practitioners. It is the sort of book that should be in the hands of students of dentistry entering the clinics during their clinical postings.
Rahul J Hegde
(Executive Member, Dental Council of India)
Vice-Principal, Professor and Head
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
President, Indian Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Senate Member, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
10
11Preface
The most important core skills for dental students to master are history taking and clinical examination. This book has been written with the philosophy that the acquisition of clinical skills is most effectively undertaken at the chairside. This book should be used as a companion, to be taken in the clinics where the information is most needed. The book begins with a system of history taking followed by chapters covering clinical examination and diagnosis. Each stage of the examination starts with a detailed step-by-step description of the examination method complemented by relevant illustrations, diagrams and tables. This book is intended primarily for use at the outset of clinical training; once students have achieved proficiency in the basic skills of interviewing and examining, the book should also prove useful for revision.
This book was written keeping in mind the problems faced in clinics by undergraduate and postgraduate students regarding history taking, clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning as no book is available in the market focusing specifically on these topics.
Charu M Marya
12
13Acknowledgments
I would like to express my gratitude to many people who provided support, read, wrote, offered comments, allowed me to quote their remarks and assisted in the editing, proofreading and design.
I would like to thank my parents for allowing me to follow my ambitions throughout my childhood. Ever indebted to my mother for her encouragement and my father, my guide. My brother Dr Kirti Mohan Marya for standing by me always and sister Dr Priya Nagpal for her prayers. I also thank my wonderful children: Akshat and Dewang for always making me smile. My family, including my in-laws, have always supported me throughout my career and authoring this book and I really appreciate it. I want to acknowledge my family's contribution, for putting up with my absences, both mental and physical.
Many persons generously gave their time in the preparation of the first of its kind book History Taking and Clinical Examination in Dentistry. I would like to convey my grateful thanks to all the contributors for their cooperation and enthusiasm for the publication of this book. In addition, special appreciation is to be mentioned for Dr Ruchi Nagpal, Dr Sukhvinder, Dr Amit Rekhi who provided high quality logistic and editing support during the preparation of this book.
My thanks also go to my colleagues at the Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad (Haryana), who have given encouragement and support at key times in the development of this book and have contributed for creating a stimulating and congenial environment for me to work.
I would like to thank Mr Dharamvir Gupta (Chairman), Mr Deepak Gupta (Secretary), Prof (Dr) Indushekar (Principal) and Dr Vishal Juneja (CEO), Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad for their encouragement and support in this venture.14
My due regards to Shri Jitendar P Vij (Group Chairman), Mr Ankit Vij (Group President) and Mr Tarun Duneja (Director–Publishing) of M/s Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India, for rendering help to come out with this publication in time. I am thankful to Mrs Samina Khan (Executive Assistant to Director–Publishing), for being so instrumental and helpful for this publication, and Mr Rajesh Sharma (Production Coordinator) for extended profound support and interest in this release.