Description
Emphasizes a patient-centered approach to care
Provides a systematic framework for patient assessment and interaction with medical colleagues
Describes techniques for effective communication and behavioral strategies to improve treatment acceptance
Offers tips for achieving and maintaining oral health
Explains the role of pharmacological interventions in facilitating delivery of quality care
Author: Travis M. Nelson
Publisher: Springer
Published: 03/04/2019
Pages: 286
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.50h x 8.30w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9783030104825
ISBN10: 3030104826
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Dentistry | General
- Medical | Pediatrics
About the Author
Travis M. Nelson, DDS, MSD, MPH, is Clinic Chief and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington. He has also been Attending Staff at Seattle Children's Hospital since 2010. Dr. Nelson completed his DDS at Loma Linda University in 2007 and his MSD/MPH at the University of Washington in 2010. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He has served as a committee member for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (Council on Clinical Affairs, Committee on Sedation and Anesthesia) and is a past President of the Washington State Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation. Dr. Nelson is an editorial board member for the Journal of Dentistry for Children (2014-8). He is lead or co-author of more than 30 original publications and has delivered numerous presentations both in the United States and overseas.
Jessica R. (De Bord) Webb, DDS, MSD, MA, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She practices at Children's Village in Yakima, WA and serves as the Associate Director of the NYU Langone Pediatric Dental Residency in Yakima, WA. She is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Webb earned her DDS from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry in 2007, and completed a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and MS in Dentistry in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry, in 2010. She received an MA in Bioethics and Humanities from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2011. She received Faculty of the Year awards from USC Pediatric Dentistry and University of Washington Yakima Pediatric Dental Residency in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Dr. Webb is chair of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Committee on Special Health Care Needs and a serves on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Council on Post-Doctoral Education.