Details

<p>Foreword ix</p> <p>Preface xi</p> <p>Acknowledgements xiii</p> <p>About the Companion Website xv</p> <p><b>Section 1 Structure and Functions of the Oral Cavity 1</b></p> <p>1 The oral cavity in health 3</p> <p><b>Section 2 Diseases and Conditions of the Oral Cavity 23</b></p> <p>2 Plaque, calculus, and staining 25</p> <p>3 Dental plaque‐induced gingivitis 37</p> <p>4 Periodontal disease 43</p> <p>5 Caries 57</p> <p>6 Tooth surface loss and sensitivity 69</p> <p>7 Xerostomia 79</p> <p>8 Other diseases and disorders affecting the oral cavity 83</p> <p><b>Section 3 Oral Disease Prevention 113</b></p> <p>9 Nutrition, diet, and exercise 115</p> <p>10 Sugars in the diet 127</p> <p>11 Fluoride 137</p> <p>12 Fissure sealants 151</p> <p>13 Smoking cessation and substance misuse 157</p> <p>14 Anti‐plaque agents 169</p> <p><b>Section 4 Delivering Oral Health Messages 177</b></p> <p>15 Communication 179</p> <p>16 Education and planning sessions 187</p> <p>17 Setting up a preventive dental unit 197</p> <p>18 Planning an oral hygiene presentation to a group 203</p> <p>19 Practical oral hygiene instruction 207</p> <p><b>Section 5 Oral Health Target Groups and Case Studies 227</b></p> <p>20 Pregnant patients 229</p> <p>21 Parents and guardians of pre‐11 year olds 237</p> <p>22 Adolescent and orthodontic patients 247</p> <p>23 Older people 257</p> <p>24 At‐risk patients and people with special needs 267</p> <p>25 Minority cultural and ethnic populations in the United Kingdom 277</p> <p>26 Other health professionals 281</p> <p>27 Planning education case studies, exhibitions, and record of competence 285</p> <p><b>Section 6 Oral Health and Society 291</b></p> <p>28 Sociology 293</p> <p>29 Epidemiology 299</p> <p>30 Evidence‐based prevention 309</p> <p>31 UK dental services 315</p> <p>32 Oral health promotion 323</p> <p>33 Dental research 331</p> <p>Index 337</p>

<p><b>Alison Chapman</b> is a dental hygienist, oral health education course developer and consultant.</p> <p><b>Simon H. Felton</b> is a health education writer and editor, oral health education course developer and consultant.</p>

<p>The thoroughly revised third edition of a <i>Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion</i> is an essential guide to help dental nurses prepare for a qualification in Oral Health Education and thereafter practice as an Oral Health Educator. It will help readers confidently educate patients about diseases and conditions that affect the oral cavity, and support their prevention, treatment, and management. <p>Designed with an accessible layout to enhance learning, this course companion is divided into six sections covering: the structure and functions of the oral cavity; diseases and conditions; disease prevention; effective communication; treating specific patient groups, and oral health promotion and society. <p>Invaluable to all members of the dental team and other health professionals involved in educating and promoting oral health, this key text: <ul> <li> Offers a guide for dental nurses taking a post-registration Certificate in Oral Health Education</li> <li> Is fully updated to reflect changes in the industry, science, and course syllabus</li> <li> Incorporates information on the new classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases</li> <li> Contains new information on topics including dementia, denture advice, and burning mouth syndrome</li> <li> Includes an expanded section on promotion</li> </ul>

GB