About Lexi-Comp ONLINE™ for Dentistry
Lexi-Comp, in exclusive conjunction with EBSCO Australia and New Zealand, is
pleased to offer CAUL members the most comprehensive dental drug database
available. Lexi-Comp’s reference is written by dentists for dental professionals. It
sets the industry standard for point-of-care content and innovative technology. As
such it is indispensable for modern dental students and practicing dentists alike.
EBSCO has been contracted to work with the publisher to make this valuable
resource available in Australia and New Zealand, and therefore has pleasure in
making a special offer to CAUL for Lexi-Comp ONLINE™ for Dentistry.
Practitioners and students benefit from:
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DENTAL ALERTS, including:
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Vasoconstrictor/Local Anesthetic Precautions
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Effects on Dental Treatment
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Effects on Bleeding
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Dental Comment
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Improved medication safety with fast, reliable drug interaction analysis
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Access to information on Dental Usual Dosing, Use, and Dosage Forms
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Support for positive treatment outcomes with patient education leaflets,
available electronically in up to 18 languages
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Contents of this document:
Dental Lexi-Drugs® ........................................................................................................... 3
Lexi-Natural Products™..................................................................................................... 3
Dental Office Medical Emergencies ................................................................................. 3
Oral Soft Tissue Diseases ................................................................................................. 4
Oral Hard Tissue Diseases ................................................................................................ 5
Manual of Clinical Periodonics.......................................................................................... 5
Manual of Dental Implants ............................................................................................... 6
Clinician’s Endodontic Handbook .................................................................................... 7
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist ............................................................................. 7
Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Dentistry .................................................................... 8
Roadmap to Financial Integrity in the Dental Practice ............................................... 9
Lexi-Interact™ .................................................................................................................. 10
Lexi-Drug ID™ .................................................................................................................. 10
Lexi-CALC™ ....................................................................................................................... 10
Patient Care Module ......................................................................................................... 10
Web Search........................................................................................................................ 10
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Lexi-Comp ONLINE for Dentistry
Dental Lexi-Drugs®
 Updated daily, this comprehensive, unbiased pharmacology database provides
monographs for over 1600 generic drugs that support over 8000 products; each
monograph includes 50 or more fields of information
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Special alerts from manufacturers and government agencies, including the US Food
and Drugs Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
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Over 250 charts and special topics; also includes detailed Chemotherapy regimens
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International brand names covering over 75 countries
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FDA-approved and selected unlabeled/investigational indications
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Includes adverse reactions by percentage of occurrence grouped by body/organ
systems
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Administration, monitoring, compatibility, and mixing instructions for parenteral
medications
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Pregnancy/Breast-feeding precautions
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Dosage adjustment guidelines for renal and hepatic impairment
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Specialty Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions, Effects on Dental Treatment,
and Dental Comments.
Lexi-Natural Products™
 Reviews over 170 of the most commonly used natural products in monograph format
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Includes dosage and standardization, reported uses, active forms, pharmacology,
general warnings, and other fields of information
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Key references within each monograph
Dental Office Medical Emergencies
OVERVIEW:
Dental Office Medical Emergencies, A Manual of Office Response Protocols, is
designed to assist the dentist in addressing any developing emergency situation by
reinforcing basic life support techniques. This handy reference is intended for use by
the dental office staff for preparedness training, as well as during times of crisis.
THE BENEFITS:
The best management of medical problems is always prevention. This reference
provides information for the practicing dentist and dental personnel so that
prevention and management of emergencies are part of the office knowledge base.
The first section of the text describes office preparedness and addresses the
development of protocol and training for management of potential office
emergencies. The second section addresses specific dental office medical emergency
situations defined by symptom analysis. This section is tabbed for quick access and
includes:
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Basic Action Plan for Stabilization
Loss of Consciousness
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Respiratory Distress
Chest Pain
Allergic/Drug Reactions
Altered Sensation/Changes In Affect
Management of Acute Bleeding
The third and final section of the text includes information on pre-procedural
antibiotics and decision algorithms, oxygen delivery systems, and office protocols for
occupational injuries.
Features of this Edition include:
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Updated sections on CPR, basic life support (BLS), blood pressure guidelines
and using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Updated Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines
BLS Performance Standards for adults, children, and infants
Utilizes tabbed paging system with 7 major tabs and 14 minor tabs
Spiral-bound for ease of use
Oral Soft Tissue Diseases
OVERVIEW:
Oral Soft Tissue Diseases, 3rd edition, is designed to assist in the diagnosis and
management of patients with oral soft tissue diseases.
This is a visually-cued manual, organized into 9 convenient, tabbed sections
providing a user-friendly format for the busy dental professional - a perfect chairside reference.
THE BENEFITS:
Some oral soft tissue diseases exhibit distinctive clinical features and require little
more than visual recognition to make an accurate diagnosis. Others share common
features making an accurate diagnosis more challenging. Recognizing the clinical
features most helpful in differentiating one lesion from another is an essential part of
the diagnostic process.
In this manual, each lesion is illustrated by one or more color photographs depicting
the typical clinical features and common variations. Recommendations for treatment
and follow-up, including sample prescriptions and concise drug monographs, are
included.
Features
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Visually-cued with over 180 high quality photographs
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Anatomic site index and alphabetical index
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Diagnosis and management of chronic dry mouth and oral mucosal lesions
caused by cancer therapy
Oral Hard Tissue Diseases
OVERVIEW:
Oral Hard Tissue Diseases, 2nd Edition, is designed as a quick reference manual for
the visual recognition and diagnosis of common bone lesions. Each tabbed section is
devoted to a specific diagnostic category of lesion and illustrated with black and
white photographs of typical radiographic features.
Updates to this edition:
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6 Additional Lesions
8 New Radiographs
THE BENEFITS:
This manual includes over 135 high-quality radiographs, with each lesion illustrated
by one or more photographs depicting typical features and common variations.
Recommendations for treatment and follow-up are included.
Contents
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Periapical Radiolucent Lesions
Pericoronal Radiolucent Lesions
Inter-radicular Radiolucent Lesions
Periodontal Radiolucent Lesions
Radiolucent Lesions Not Associated With Teeth
Radiolucent Lesions with Irregular Margins
Periapical Radiopaque Lesions
Pericoronal Radiopaque Lesions
Inter-radicular Radiopaque Lesions
Radiopaque Lesions Not Associated With Teeth
Radiopaque Lesions With Irregular Margins
Selected Readings/Index
Manual of Clinical Periodonics
OVERVIEW:
The Manual of Clinical Periodontics, 2nd edition, is a quick reference for general
dentists, dental hygienists, and students. The Manual is a practical resource for both
clinical and educational settings, stressing patient-centered, evidence-based
diagnosis, treatment planning, and accepted modalities of periodontic therapy.
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THE BENEFITS:
The Manual is organized by basic principles of periodontics, with chapters arranged in
tabbed sections for easy access. Each chapter is presented in a question and answer,
bulleted format. Over 275 drawings and color photographs are included. This
reference is a straightforward approach to periodontal diseases, diagnosis, therapy
options, and sample treatment plans.
Contents
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Introduction to Health and Disease, Evidence-Based Decision Making
Anatomy, Histology, and Physiology of the Periodontium
Etiology and Classification of the Periodontal Diseases
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Therapeutic
Endpoints
Prevention of Disease and the Maintenance of Health
Nonsurgical Therapy: Scaling and Root Planing, Occlusal and Antibiotic
Therapy
Surgical Treatment: Principles
Surgical Treatment: Resective and Regenerative Procedures
Surgical Treatment: Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Periodontal Emergencies
Considerations in Implant Dentistry
Appendix / Key Word Index
Manual of Dental Implants
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Over 220 quality color photos, plus diagrams and decisions trees
Diagnosis and treatment plans explained in detail
Restorative step-by-step illustrations for each case type
Hygiene techniques and protocols
Assistants and staff training guidelines
8 Chapters Tabbed for Easy Access:
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Basic Principles
Diagnosis
Treatment Planning
Restoration Sequences
Maintenance
Implants In Your Practice
Appendix
Index
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THE BENEFITS:
Designed to initiate dental students, general dentists, dental hygienists, and staff
into the world of implant restorative dentistry and maintenance. Substantial
information is provided about the administrative aspects of incorporating implant
treatment into a general practice.
Clinician’s Endodontic Handbook
OVERVIEW:
The Clinician's Endodontic Handbook was developed as a quick reference to address
current issues in endodontic therapy. The latest techniques, procedures, and
materials are presented in a concise, easy-to-use format, eliminating the need for
multiple textbooks. This is a must have reference for dental practitioners with an
interest in endodontics.
THE BENEFITS:
The Clinician's Endodontic Handbook contains 21 chapters of endodontic topics
designed for all dentists.
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2005 Recommended Guidelines of the American Association of Endodontists
for the treatment of traumatized teeth
Root Canal Therapy: Whys and Why Nots
FAQs help practitioners communicate effectively with patients
Includes a guide to the diagnosis and treatment of endodontic emergencies
'Clinical Note' sections aid the practitioner while performing endodontics
Dental trauma management information
Spiral Bound
Partial Contents
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Pulpal Histology
Access Openings
Bleaching
Resorption
Radiology
Restoration
Periodontal/ Endodontic Complications
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist
OVERVIEW:
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist was conceived and written specifically for the
general dental practitioner. Dental students are often inadequately trained in, and
exposed to, oral surgery techniques while in school. This clinical, step-by-step
manual simplifies and demystifies general, everyday oral surgical procedures and
provides the knowledge needed to perform these procedures with competency.
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"Finally, a no-nonsense manual specifically written for the general dentist that
actually teaches good 'bread and butter' general oral surgery in a step-by-step
fashion accompanied by numerous color photographs."
- Dr Charles Balaban, DDS, FADI
THE BENEFITS:
The procedures detailed in this manual address commonly encountered dental
conditions requiring surgical intervention. Numerous color photographs of actual
surgical cases are included.
Surgical Techniques
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Teeth
Cysts
Hyperplastic Tissue
Soft Tissue Tumors
Tori
Impacted Cuspids
Frenectomies
Features
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Color photographs of actual surgical cases
Descriptions and photographs of instruments and their use
A new mandibular block (ART block) will reduce failure rate
New treatment for dry socket
What to do when roots fracture and how to solve the problem
Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Dentistry
OVERVIEW:
The Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Dentistry, 2nd Edition is a valuable reference for
all dental professionals. This handbook offers a concise review of basic clinical
principles and procedures that are encountered on a daily basis. A perfect resource
when transitioning into clinical practice, or as a refresher for the seasoned dental
professional.
THE BENEFITS:
The Illustrated Handbook of Clinical Dentistry, 2nd Edition presents the dental
practitioner with an easy-to-use compilation of the most important reference
materials, for use in clinical settings. It is intended to be used as a tool for efficient
diagnostics and treatment, and not intended to replace the comprehensive research
that may need to be done by a clinician in the care of individual patients.
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Includes current diagnostic modes and technology, consistent with
contemporary treatment planning
Over 300 full-color photographs, radiographs, and illustrations
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Formatted for ease-of-use with 14 tabbed chapters
Sample prescriptions for infections, ulcerations, fluoride, and commonly
prescribed medications
Ideal for Board review
Roadmap to Financial Integrity in the Dental Practice
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Designed and written by a dentist in private practice
Ideal practice management reference
Covers 4 basic areas of financial security
Utilizes tabbed paging system with 8 major tabs for quick reference
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Part I: Financial Transactions Incoming
o Financial Arrangements
o Billing
o Accounts Receivable
o Banking
o Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards
Part II: Financial Transactions Outgoing
o Accounts Payable
o Supplies
o Cash-on-Hand
o Payroll
Part III: Internal Controls
o Banking
o General Office Management
o Human Resource (H/R) Issues
Part IV: Employees
o Employee-Related Issues
o Employee Manual Topics
Part V: Report Checklist
o Daily
o Weekly
o Monthly
o Quarterly
o Semi-annually
o Annually
Additional Features
o Glossary terms for clarification
o Alphabetical index for quick reference
o Organized 1600 bulleted points of interest
o Over 180 checklist options
o 12 real-life stories (names changed to protect the innocent)
o 80-boxed topics of special interest for quick review
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Lexi-Comp Modules for Dentistry
Lexi-Interact™
This is a complete drug and herbal interaction analysis program that allow you to
enter a patient’s entire regimen, identify potential interactions, and obtain
appropriate patient managements steps. The analysis includes a summary of drug
interactions with an assigned risk rating to identify the action steps necessary. Each
letter designation (A, B, C, D, X) represents the severity level of the identified
interaction. A detailed interaction monograph is displayed by clicking on the
interacting drug name.
Lexi-Drug ID™
This valuable tool provides quick identification of unknown medications based on
Imprint, Dosage Form, Shape, and Color.
Lexi-CALC™
Our medical calculations database is fully integrated within the Lexi-Drugs database.
It can be launched directly from a drug monograph, from the Lexi-CALC logo on a
PDA home screen, by tapping on the small Lexi-Comp icon within Lexi-Interact, or by
accessing the Lexi-CALC module in Lexi-Comp ONLINE. Lexi-CALC currently includes
over 50 calculations that address weight-based Pediatric ALS, dosing, drip rates,
organ function, and other issues for both adults and children.
Patient Care Module
The Lexi-Comp Patient Care Module delivers patient education materials in one easyto-use application. Our Patient Advisory Leaflets (Lexi-PALS™) support compliance
with JCAHO standards, covering information on medications (adult and pediatric),
diseases, conditions, and procedures. Written at a Year 5 to 7 reading level, they are
organized in a concise and straight-forward format ideal for patient counseling. In
Lexi-Comp ONLINE, these leaflets are available in up to 18 languages and can be
customized with the patient’s name and clinician information. Choose the font,
language and number of copies needed for printing and distribution to patients.
Web Search
Expand your search capabilities to other medically-based web sites and primary
literature. A single search provides links to trusted and qualified web sites,
eliminating the need to search sites independently.
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