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National Diabetes Education Program
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases One Diabetes Way
Bethesda, MD 20814-9692

Telephone: (301) 496-3583
Secondary Telephone: (888) 693-6337
E-mail: ndep@info.nih.gov
Website: http://www.ndep.nih.gov
Primer: single copy available at no charge, each additional copy, $1 (limit 10 copies); Poster: single copy available at no charge (limit 3 copies). Primer and poster also available from the website. Document Number: NDEP-54 (primer) NDEP-55 (poster).

This guide and poster are designed to reinforce consistent diabetes messages across the disciplines of pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, and dentistry and to promote a team approach to comprehensive diabetes care. Topics include the “ABCs of diabetes” and their role in preventing complications; the key messages that health professionals should convey to clients with diabetes; concerns for drug management and foot, eye, and health care for individuals with diabetes; and the Diabetes Prevention Program. A poster is also available.

• Primer
• Poster

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Patient care management, Interdisciplinary approach, Eye care, Oral health, Drug therapy, Professional training, Continuing education, Patient education, Posters, Adults

American Dental Association, Online Catalog
Telephone: (800) 947-4746
Fax: (312) 440-3542
Contact E-mail: adapub@ada.org
Website: http://catalog.ada.org/
$59.95 (members), $89.95 (nonmembers). Document Number: ISBN 9781-856363-769-8.

This manual for the dental practitioner provides information about the effects and possible interactions of more than 900 generic drugs and 3,000 brand-name drugs. The first section covers drugs used in dentistry and includes chapters on the drug's major functions. The second section includes information on the treatment and pharmacological considerations for dental patients receiving medical care. Section three discusses drug issues in dental practice, including oral manifestations of systemic agents, herbs an dietary supplements, and the legal implications of using drugs in dental practice. The appendices include U.S. schedules for controlled substances; pregnancy classifications; bacterial infection prevention; antibiotic use guidelines; the use of nitrous oxide; normal laboratory values for adults; weights and measures; guidelines on dosages; antiretroviral medications; sample prescriptions and abbreviations; drugs that cause photosensitivity; and herbs and dietary supplements.

Keywords: Oral health, Prescription drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Therapeutics, Drug effects, Drug interactions, Drug therapy, Dentists, Infection control, Substance abuse, Smoking cessation, Manuals, Legal issues, Teratogens, Antibiotics

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research One NOHIC Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3500

Telephone: (301) 402-7364
Secondary Telephone: (866) 232-4528
Fax: (301) 480-4098
E-mail: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
Website: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OrderPublications/default.aspx
Available from the website.

This resource describes a publication series titled Oral Health, Cancer Care, and You. The series is designed to inform health professionals and health care consumers about steps they can take before, during, and after cancer treatment to reduce the risk and impact of oral complications of cancer therapy. The resource links to booklets and pocket guides for professionals and educational brochures for consumers. Consumer materials are available in English and Spanish.

• Materials

Keywords: Oral health, Cancer, Anticipatory guidance, Self care, Patient care management, Drug therapy, Radiation therapy, Bone marrow transplantation, Low literacy materials, Spanish language materials, Adults