Librería Servicio Médico

Author:  Felton / Chapman

Language: English

Finishing: Paperback, 312 pages

ISBN: 9781118629444

Edition Number: November 2013

Description:

Step by step course companion for dental nurses studying for the Certificate in Oral Health Education. Topics covered include dental structures, anatomy and physiology, oral diseases and prevention, the principles of education, oral health and society, promoting oral health in the 21st century, patient communication, project planning and workplace assignments. This second edition has been thoroughly updated in line with the substantial changes to the role of the dental nurse since the 1^st edition was published. To address this, a brand new section has been added on education and research.

Table of Contents:

Section 1 Structure and Functions of the Oral Cavity

• The oral cavity in health

Section 2 Diseases and Conditions of the Oral Cavity

• Plaque, calculus and staining
• Chronic gingivitis
• Periodontal disease
• Caries
• Tooth surface loss and sensitivity
• Xerostomia
• Other diseases and disorders affecting the oral cavity

Section 3 Oral Disease Prevention

• Diet and nutrition
• Sugars in the diet
• Fluoride
• Fissure sealants
• Smoking cessation and substance misuse
• Anti-plaque agents
• Section 4 Delivering Oral Health Messages
• Communication
• Education and planning sessions
• Setting up a preventive dental unit
• Planning an oral hygiene session outside of the practice
• Practical oral hygiene instruction

Section 5 Oral Health Target Groups and Case Studies

• Pregnant patients
• Parents of pre-11 year olds
• Adolescents and orthodontic patients
• Older people
• At-risk and special-care patients
• Minority ethnic populations in the United Kingdom
• Other health professionals
• Planning education case studies and exhibitions

Section 6 Oral Health and Society

• Sociology
• Epidemiology
• Evidence-based prevention
• UK dental services
• Oral health promotion
• Dental research
• Index

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