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Medical Assessment of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient

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Gathering data: the preoperative medical assessment is arguably the most important visit for proper patient care. The dentist should review the patient’s medical history and do a thorough review of systems and a proper physical exam. If necessary appropriate testing should be done such as blood glucose or INR. This chapter is designed to improve outcomes by teaching clinicians how to perform a proper medical assessment through evidence-based guidance and provide recommendations for altering care with certain medical conditions.

“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.”

—A Scandal in Bohemia

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  1. Division of General Dentistry, Department of Craniofacial Sciences, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA

    Steve R. Ruiz

  2. University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA

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  4. Beau Visage Med Spa, Greater Waterbury OMS, Cheshire, CT, USA

    Elie M. Ferneini

  5. Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA

    Elie M. Ferneini

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Ruiz, S.R., Halepas, S., Bennett, J., Ferneini, E.M. (2019). Medical Assessment of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Patient. In: Ferneini, E., Goupil, M. (eds) Evidence-Based Oral Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91361-2_3

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