Dentistry, dental practice, and the community
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Dentistry, dental practice, and the community
Saunders, c1999
5th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Completely revised, updates , and expanded, the new 5th edition looks at the social context of dentistry and dental practice in a rapidly-changing world. It provides a comprehensive examination of dentistry's social and professional role, the epidemiology of oral diseases, prevention, and the provision of care. Concisely written, the New Edition includes more coverage than previous editions...is divided into more chapters for easy reference...and is profusely illustrated with tables and graphics.
Table of Contents
Part I: Dentistry and the Community. The Professions of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. The Public Served By Dentistry. Ethics and Responsibility in Dental Care. The Practice of Dental Public Health. Health Promotion in the Community. Part II: Dental Practice. Infection Control and the Healthy Dental Practice. The Structure of Dental Practice. Financing Dental Care. Dental Personnel. Dental Care in Canada. Keeping Up with Dental Literature. Part III: The Methods of Oral Epidemiology. Research and Design in Oral Epidemiology. Disease in Measurement. Measuring Dental Caries. Measuring Periodontal Disease. Measuring Fluorosis. Measuring Other Conditions. Part IV: The Distribution of Oral Disease and Conditions. Tooth Loss. Dental Caries. Periodontal Disease. Dental Flurosis. Other Oral Conditions. Part V: Prevention of Oral Disease in Public Health. Fluorides: Human Health and Caries Prevention. Fluoridation of Drinking Water. Other Uses of Fluoride in Caries Prevention. Fissure Sealants. Diet and Plaque Control for Caries Prevention. Prevention of Periodontal Disease. Smokeless Tobacco and Prevention of Oral Cancer.
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