Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children

lt;p>Rebecca L. Slayton is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry. She was formerly chair of the department and Law/Lewis Professor of Pediatric Dentistry. From 2013 to 2017 she was also Director of the Department of Dentistry, Seattle Children's Hospital. Her previous positions included Professor and Head, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She was the Chair of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Scientific Program Committee from 2015 to 2018 and now serves as a consultant to that committee. From 2009 to 2017 she also chaired the Scientific Advisory Committee of the National Children's Oral Health Foundation. She was a consultant on the American Dental Association's Council on Scientific Affairs from 2013 to 2017. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry since 2002. Dr. Slayton has served on many professional committees and received numerous honors and awards. She was inducted into the American College of Dentists in 2006 and the International College of Dentists in 2011. She has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and is co-editor of the book Early Childhood Oral Health (Wiley-Blackwell).

Elizabeth A. Palmer is Director of the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland, Oregon. She became a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2008, having previously completed BSc and MSc degrees in Biology at the University of Nevada. She gained her Certificate of Specialty Training in Pediatric Dentistry from Oregon Health & Science University, School of Dentistry in 2010, and in 2011 became a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is currently serving as an oral clinical examiner for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Palmer is involved in various research projects and has published in leading journals.

Chapter 1 Introduction - Epidemiology of Traumatic Dental Injuries.- Chapter 2 Unique Challenges in the Pediatric Population.- Chapter 3 Physical Examination and Diagnosis.- Chapter 4 Primary Tooth Crown and Root Fractures.- Chapter 5 Primary Tooth Luxation Injuries.- Chapter 6 Permanent Tooth Crown and Root Fractures.- Chapter 7 Permanent Tooth Luxation Injuries.- Chapter 8 Permanent Tooth Avulsion Injuries.- Chapter 9 Sequelae and Management Options.- Chapter 10 Prevention of Traumatic Dental Injuries.