Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion is the step by step coursecompanion for dental nurses studying for Certificate in Oral Health Education. In addition it is an invaluable resource for members of dental teams and health professionals in educating and promoting oral health to patients and widergeneral public. Chapters look at aspects of oral health education and promotion in line with the NEBDN syllabus yet is in logical sequence for the benefit of those not studying the exam and those in professions other than dental nursing. INDICE: Section 1: Structure and functions of the oral cavity.1. The oral cavity in health.Section 2: Diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.2. Plaque, calculus and staining.3. Chronic gingivitis.4. Chronic periodontitis.5. Other oral diseases.6. Caries.7. Tooth surface loss and sensitivity.8. Xerostomia.Section 3: Oral disease prevention.9. Food, glorious food.10. Sugars in the diet.11. Fluoride.12. Fissure sealants.13. Smoking cessation.Section 4: Delivering oral health messages.14. Communication.15. Principles of education.16. Setting up a preventive dental unit.17. Planning an oral hygiene session.18. Anti-plaque agents.19. Practical oral hygiene instruction.Section 5: Oral health target groups and case studies.20. Pregnant and nursing mothers.21. Parents ofpre-11-year-olds.22. Adolescent and orthodontic patients.23. Older people.24.At risk and special care patients.25. Minority ethnic groups.26. Other healthprofessionals.27. Planning education case studies.Section 6: Oral health and society.28. Sociology.29. Epidemiology.30. Evidence-based prevention.31. UK dental services.32. Oral health promotion
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-6162-6
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 30/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés