Primary Preventive Dentistry, Sixth Edition by Norman O. Harris (Author), Franklin Garcia-Godoy. 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.Each chapter beings with clearly stated objectives highlighting the subject matter that the authors consider essential. Key words and concepts appear in bold, italicized letters. Throughout each chapter there are true-and-false and multiple choice questions. The correct answers given as well as thorough explanations as to why the other multiple choice answers are wrong.
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 examination at the end of each chapter, giving them a means of self-evaluation at their level of attainment.
The following topics are discussed in-depth:
- Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry and its relevance to today's dental practice.
- The Development and Structure of Dental Plaque, Calculus, and other Tooth-adherent Organic Materials.
- The Developing Carious Lesion.
- The Role of Dental Plaque in the Etiology and Progress of Periodontal Disease.
- Various types of Toothbrushes and Tooth brushing Techniques.
- Dentifrices, Mouth Rinses, and Chewing Gums.
- Supplemental Oral Health Self-Care.
- Water Fluoridation.
- Pit-and-Fissure Sealants.
- Oral Biological Defenses in Tooth Demineralization and Remineralization.
- Caries Activity Testing.
- Periodontal Disease Prevention.
- Sugar and Other Sweeteners.
- Nutrition, Diet, and Oral Conditions.
- Understanding Human Motivation in Oral Care.
- 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 Hospital Settings.
- Rationale, Guidelines, and Procedures for Prevention of Plaque-associated diseases.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 720 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (August 11, 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0130918911
- ISBN-13: 9780130918918
- Book Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches
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