Primary Preventive Dentistry

Name: Primary Preventive Dentistry
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ISBN: 9780130918918

ISBN-10: 0130918911

ISBN-13: 9780130918918

Edition: 6th 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Norman O. Harris, Franklin Garcia-Godoy

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For all phases of a Dental Hygiene program, as well as Dental Assistant and general Dentistry courses. The sixth edition of this popular text reflects an increased emphasis on nutrition, school-based dental health clinics (SBHC), and health promotion. It focuses primarily on the clinical application of primary preventive dentistry procedures to control plaque diseases. The user-friendly format features learning objectives, self-evaluation questions, an extensive list of updated references for each chapter; and now, a comprehensive website that permits students to take a mock examination at the end of each chapter, giving them a means of self-evaluation at their level of attainment.

Book details

List price: $78.60
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 8/19/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 720
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.684




Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry



The Development and Structure of Dental Plaque (A Bacterial Biofilm), Calculus, and Other Tooth-Adherent Organic Materials



The Developing Carious Lesion



The Role of Dental Plaque in the Etiology and Progress of Periodontal Disease



Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods



Dentifrices, Mouth Rinses, and Chewing Gums



Supplemental Oral Health Self-Care



Water Fluoridation



Topical Fluoride Therapy



Pit-and-Fissure Sealants



Oral Biologic Defenses in Tooth Demineralization and Remineralization



Caries Activity Testing



Periodontal Disease Prevention



Sugar and Other Sweeteners



Nutrition, Diet, and Oral Conditions



Understanding Human Motivation



Dental Public Health Programs



Preventive Oral Health in Early Childhood



Oral Health Promotion in Schools



Preventive Oral Health Care for Compromised Individuals



Geriatric Dental Care



Primary Preventive Dentistry in a Hospital Setting



Rationale, Guidelines, and Procedures for Prevention of the Plaque Diseases