Description
Dental practice has never been more interesting, and the field of tooth wear satisfies so many aspects of the skills we are trained to use: applying a medical diagnostic model to dentistry, design and artistry, sculpture and engineering, use of innovative technology, and the science of dental materials. It requires detective work and lateral thinking, empathy, and listening.- Most of all, it’s about offering confidence and reassurance to patients who are often discovering for the first time that chemical and physical forces are damaging their teeth. But not all tooth wear needs treatment. How, then, does a clinician make the distinction, and what drives us to intervene? Does a patient believe they have a problem, and what is the distinction between physiologic and pathologic wear? Was it necessary when more conservative interdisciplinary solutions would be more appropriate? How can we combine interdisciplinary dentistry, such as orthodontics, to offer less aggressive alternatives to patients? This book will weigh all aspects of the treatment options and the motivation for managing tooth wear. Above all, it focuses on biological, functional, and ethical rationale with the goal of enamel conservation and protection at the forefront.
- Author: Andrea Shepperson, BDS
- Shepperson is a dentist and educator with a referral-based clinical practice focused on managing tooth wear and interdisciplinary reconstruction of the worn dentition. Author of "Managing Tooth Wear: A Comprehensive Guide for General Practice," she graduated from the University of Otago and is the owner of Shepperson Education, a dedicated teaching facility on Waiheke Island in Auckland. Her educational events have a strong emphasis on evidence-based clinical strategies and related implementation. Shepperson's responsiveness, use of technology and ability to distil complex concepts into pragmatic solutions help dentists prepare for the future. She has lectured globally, published articles and book chapters and taught many hands-on programs throughout Australia and New Zealand.
- Hardcover, 336 pages
