Oral and maxillofacial surgery for the medically compromised patient 2022: - Editors: Daniel J. Meara, Rajesh Gutta. - Publisher: Springer cham. Book outlines: - This book is a detailed guide to the identification and appropriate management of patients who represent a high risk when performing oral and maxillofacial surgery or the complex procedures that are increasingly attempted by general dental practitioners. - Emphasis is also placed on the evaluation of the medically compromised patient for outpatient anesthesia. - The book is systematically divided into a series of chapters focusing on the medical conditions most commonly encountered in practice and on current treatment standards. - Each chapter outlines evidence-based guidelines for the evaluation of patients to establish whether they are suitable candidates for oral surgery. - In addition, commonly encountered clinical management dilemmas are thoroughly explored. - Lastly, this book will enable the provider to understand whether there is a need to seek medical clearance before proceeding. - It will be an invaluable guide for both oral and maxillofacial surgeons and general dentists.