Overview

For all introductory, clinical, and preventive courses in dental hygiene and dental assisting that cover preventive dental modalities and concepts.   Organised for consistency, coherence, and readability, this fully updated text covers all areas of prevention in dental care. It first describes dental diseases and conditions, helping students clearly understand the processes that can be prevented through the use of preventive modalities or ideas. Next, it presents detailed strategies to prevent these diseases and conditions.   Throughout, specific target populations are defined and described based upon scientifically valid preventive strategies aimed at their needs. This edition improves student understanding with more photos, illustrations, diagrams, and tables; highlights “fun facts” about the topic; adds a new chapter on the important influence culture plays in preventive dental care; and is supported by many new web-based review questions and case studies for each chapter. 

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Author:   Norman Harris ,  Franklin Garcia-Godoy ,  Christine Nathe
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.20cm
Weight:   0.998kg
ISBN:  

9780132845700

ISBN 10:   0132845709
Pages:   528
Publication Date:   23 October 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Replaced By:   9781292040615
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

UNIT ONE: Primary Preventive Dental Concepts 1. Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry 2. Cultural Health Influences 3. Dental Hygiene Science UNIT TWO: Etiology of Dental Diseases and Conditions 4. Dental Plaque Biofilm 5. Carious Lesions 6. Periodontal Disease 7. Oral Cancer 8. Dental Trauma 9. Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity UNIT THREE: Preventive Strategies 10. Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods 11. Dentifrices, Mouthrinses and Chewing Gums 12. Self-Care Adjuncts 13. Implant and Denture Self-Care 14. Community Water Fluoridation 15. Topical Fluoride Therapy 16. Dental Sealants 17. Nutrition, Diet, and Associated Oral Conditions 18. Sugar and Other Sweeteners 19. Health Education and Promotion Theories 20. Tobacco Cessation 21. Athletic Mouthguards 22. Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care UNIT FOUR: Target Populations 23. Pregnancy and Infancy 24. Pediatrics 25. Adult Dental Care 26. Geriatrics 27. Medically Compromised Populations 28. Populations with Developmental Disabilities

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