title: Patient evaluation.
abstract: This article has focused on the various aspects of patient evaluation that is a vital component in the total care of the dental patient. It must be emphasized that dentists are ultimately responsible for the overall management of the patients that they are treating, and only by careful selection and treatment plan can the practitioner maximize the benefits while minimizing the dangers inherent in outpatient anesthesia.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations