Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry

Long considered the premier book on the subject, the third editionof Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry captures the majoradvancements in the field since the second edition published over adecade ago. The presentation of the book reveals the increasingprominence of gerodontology, alongside its heightened connectionswith related fields, particularly restorative dentistry.

The structure of the new edition has been modernizedconsiderably. Many of the physiological and gerontological aspectshave been condensed into the clinical chapters. Color images areused more liberally throughout the book. The third edition providesan essential focus on the clinical aspects of geriatric dentistry,with a continued emphasis on the fundamental considerations thatinfluence care.

Part I – Basics of Gerontology.

Chapter 1. Demography impact of an expanding elderlypopulation.

Chapter 2. Biology and physiology of aging.

Chapter 3. Aging of bone and muscle.

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Part II – Psychological, social and behavioral aspects ofaging.

Chapter 4. Sensory changes and communication in thepractitioner–aged patient relationship.

Chapter 5. Aging from a psychological perspective.

Chapter 6. The impact of environmental and social forces onaging.

Part III – General medical aspects of aging.

Chapter 7. Clinical assessment of the elderly patient.

Chapter 8. Medical issues in the dental care of olderadults.

Chapter 9. Psychiatric disorders in old age.

Chapter 10. Disability in old age the relationship withoral health.

Chapter 11. Nutrition in old age and its implications for oralhealth care.

Chapter 12. Pharmacology and aging.

Part IV – Pathology, prevention and treatment of oraldiseases in older adults.

Chapter 13. Preventive oral health care for elderly people.

Chapter 14. Treatment planning for the elderly dentalpatient.

Chapter 15. Dental caries in the aging individual.

Chapter 16. Pathology and treatment of diseases of the pulp.

Chapter 17. Pathology and treatment of periodontal diseases inthe aging individual.

Chapter 18. Pathology and treatment of diseases in oral mucousmembranes.

Chapter 19. Salivary function and disorders in the olderadult.

Chapter 20. Oral and maxillofacial surgery for the geriatricpatient.

Chapter 21. Craniofacial pain in older adults.

Chapter 22. Prosthodontics in geriatric dentistry.

Part V – Dental services in the elderly population.

Chapter 23. Oral health related quality of life.

Chapter 24. Factors that help or hinder older adults′ use ofdental services.

Chapter 25. Oral health care programs for homebound people,nursing home residents and elderly inpatients interdisciplinary teams.

Chapter 26. Clinical management of the cognitively impairedolder adult and the terminally ill old patient

The three editors are all recipients of the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Research and have all written widely on this subject. Poul Holm–Pedersen is Director of the World Health Organisation Centre for Geriatric Oral Health Research. The three editors feature on the Editorial Board of the Blackwell Munksgaard journal ′Gerodontology′, with Professor Walls in the role of Associate Editor.