Bøger af Charu Khurana

Dental care is extremely costly and beyond most people means in developing countries. Having a great smile, not only instills confidence but also a feeling of self pride and accomplishment. However, the prohibitive cost of dental treatment has become a hindrance that deprives people from readily availing services from qualified clinicians. Paying the full price for dental treatment can be overwhelming and challenging, especially if major dental work needs to be done. This book encompasses the importance of finance in dental care, how increase in cost in dental care creates a hurdle for community and leads to an increase in dental problems. It also includes a number of mechanisms that can be opted to pay a dentist fee.

Anthropology is a search, an investigation into what we are now, from where we came and how we got to be the way we are today. To divine the future of man it is necessary to look back into past and search for clues left behind in the sands of time. The study of man and his evolution is not complete and additional knowledge will only help us understand ourselves better. An appreciation of dental variations within and between populations provides the phylogenetic and ontogenetic perspective upon which sound clinical practice should be based.

Genes represent hereditary blueprints of humans. Genetics plays a key role in the etiology of many body disorders. Appropriate knowledge regarding genetic diseases leads to a better understanding of the genetic basis of disorders thus facilitating early detection in high risk subjects. With advancements in molecular biology over the years, the scope of genetics has been expanded to the dental profession as well. This aims covers current applications of human genetics in the etiopathogenesis of various disorders affecting the oral cavity along with preventive and treatment measures for such genetic disorders.

In this book, we set forth on an enlightening expedition through the complex fabric of societal inequalities and their deep-seated influence on oral health. With meticulous precision, this book dissects the multifaceted layers of privilege and disadvantage, examining how factors like income, education, race, and geography shape the fate of one's oral health.By shedding light on the often-overlooked link between social inequalities and oral health, this book beckons us to dismantle the barriers that prevent every individual from enjoying the simple yet profound joy of a healthy smile.

Fundamentals of Oral Health Care for people with special needs delivers a comprehensive and robust overview of special care in dentistry reflecting the commonly encountered Oro-Facial problems among individuals with disabilities. This book covers the introduction to special groups and treatment management of developmentally disabled and medically compromised patients with dental needs. Guidance to dental professionals about the similarities and differences between a traditional dental practice and a practice dedicated to special care is also featured.