| Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach Diabetes Mellitus and Oral Health: An Interprofessional Approach is a practical tool for dentists and dental hygienists providing oral health care to patients with diabetes mellitus. Firmly grounded in the latest evidence, the book addresses medical considerations, dental considerations, and case scenarios from clinical practice in three easily accessible sections. Ira Lamster , D.D.S., M.M.Sc. is Professor of Health Policy & Management at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and Dean Emeritus of the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Prior to becoming Dean, he served as director of the Division of Periodontics at Columbia. Dr. Lamster has extensive experience in oral health research, particularly in the area of oral health and systemic disease. He has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Periodontology and Journal of Clinical Periodontology and is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Medicine. Dr. Lamster has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and the book, Improving Oral Health for the Elderly. |