Primary preventive dentistry

The fifth edition of this text focuses on nutrition, school dental health, health promotion, and the clinical application of primary preventive dentistry procedures to control plaque diseases. Each chapter includes learning objectives and self-evaluation questions.

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This updated edition (last edition 1995) offers the most recent research studies, clinical applications, and guidelines for oral disease prevention. There is broad coverage of oral health promotion among all populations, including early childhood, schools, geriatric, compromised patients, and hospital settings. The editors' objectives, which are met in the book, are to provide oral health providers the basic knowledge about the biology, pathophysiology, methods of prevention, and better understanding of the management of the geriatric population, compromised patients, and patients in a hospital setting. This book is written for students, residents, and all practitioners, with no duplication or omission of material. The large number of contributors from international teaching institutions reflects the rich contribution from throughout the world and represents credible authorities in the field. This book covers the importance and methods of application of primary preventive dentistry w ith emphasis on nutrition, risk factors assessment, and patient motivation not only for patients in dental offices or schools, but also in nursing homes, hospitals, and for those who are compromised. A short epilogue on Ethics of Prevention has been added to this edition. These areas are covered in a user friendly format with objectives, introduction, and a summary with each chapter. This book offers basic knowledge for students about the special care population as well management issues for post-graduate residents and an update of changes in primary preventive dentistry for specialists. Ihab Hanna, DDS(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine). Copyright 2001, Doody Publishing

1 Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

2 The Development and Structure of Dental Plaque (A Bacterial Biofilm), Calculus, and Other Tooth-Adherent Organic Materials

3 The Developing Carious Lesion

4 The Role of Dental Plaque in the Etiology and Progress of Periodontal Disease

5 Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

6 Dentifrices, Mouth Rinses, and Chewing Gums

7 Supplemental Oral Health Self-Care

8 Water Fluoridation

9 Topical Fluoride Therapy

10 Pit-and-Fissure Sealants

11 Oral Biologic Defenses in Tooth Demineralization and Remineralization

12 Caries Activity Testing

13 Periodontal Disease Prevention

14 Sugar and Other Sweeteners

15 Nutrition, Diet, and Oral Conditions

16 Understanding Human Motivation

17 Dental Public Health Programs

18 Preventive Oral Health in Early Childhood

19 Oral Health Promotion in Schools

20 Preventive Oral Health Care for Compromised Individuals

21 Geriatric Dental Care

22 Primary Preventive Dentistry in a Hospital Setting

23 Rationale, Guidelines, and Procedures for Prevention of the Plaque Diseases

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