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JOURNAL OF THE
CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION
June,
2001
The June 2001 edition of the Journal of the California
Dental Association focuses on the dentist’s role in hospital practice.
General
Dental Practice in the Hospital
An introduction
to the issue.
Stanley R. Surabian,
DDS, JD
A
Focus on the Institutionalized Aged and Special Care Patient for Today's
Practice
This growing
population, the places wherein they reside, and the unique challenges
they present are discussed.
Dennis M. Kalebjian, DDS,
and Carole A. Murphy-Tong, DDS
Developmental
Disabilities and Understanding the Needs of Patients With Mental Retardation
and Down Syndrome
A background on
developmental disabilities, services, and issues related to regulatory
requirements, with a focus on retardation and Down syndrome, is provided.
Stanley R. Surabian,
DDS, JD
Developmental
Disabilities: Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, and Autism
The developmental
disabilities that do not have retardation as a component are reviewed.
Stanley R. Surabian,
DDS, JD
Integrating
Hospital Dentistry Into the General Dental Practice
Practical considerations
for the dentist wanting to incorporate hospital dentistry into his or
her practice are outlined.
Ronald J. Sani, DDS,
and Richard O. Spencer, DDS
The Editor/
A Wake-up Call
By Jack F. Conley, DDS
Impressions/
Tips for Passing the All-Important Exam
By Debra Belt
Dr. Bob/
All Representatives Are Busy
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS
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