Primary preventive dentistry
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Primary preventive dentistry
Pearson, c2009
7th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A landmark text, Primary Preventive Dentistry comprehensively presents the science and practice of preventive assessment and treatment modalities of preventive dental care. This seventh edition strives to enhance the readability of this book for dental hygiene and dental students. Moreover, the website has been enhanced to provide further opportunities for student study and case studies are available for student's comprehension of total care. The book is sequenced in four units to further organize the material for reader understanding and comprehension.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Primary Preventive Dental Concepts
1. Introduction to and Historical Perspective of Primary Preventive Dentistry
Etiology of Dental Diseases and Conditions
2. Dental Plaque
3. Dental Caries
4. Periodontal Disease
5. Oral Cancer
6. Dental Trauma
7. Host Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity
Preventive Strategies
8. Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods
9. Dentifrices, Mouthrinses and Chewing Gums
10. Oral Health Self-Care Supplemental Measures
11. Community Water Fluoridation
12. Topical Fluoride Therapies
13. Dental Sealants
14. Nutrition
15. Sugar and Other Sweeteners
16. Professional Dental Hygiene Care
17. Health Education and Promotion Theories
18. Tobacco Cessation
19. Athletic Mouthguards
20. Technological Advances in the Dental Care
Public Health and Target Populations
21. Dental Public Health
22. Target Population Descriptions and Preventive Strategies
a. Pregnancy and Infancy
b. Pediatrics
c. Adults (including women's health)
d. Geriatrics
e. Populations with Medical Conditions/Diseases
f. Developmental Disabilities
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