Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion

Ann Felton , previously oral health education tutor, course director, and dental hygienist. Alison Chapman , oral health education tutor and course director, clinical teacher at Bristol Dental Hospital, and dental hygienist. Simon Felton , freelance writer and editor, and course director.

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Section 1: Structure and functions of the oral cavity. 1. The oral cavity in health. Section 2: Diseases and conditions of the oral cavity . 2. Plaque, calculus and staining. 3. Chronic gingivitis. 4. Chronic periodontitis. 5. Other oral diseases. 6. Caries. 7. Tooth surface loss and sensitivity. 8. Xerostomia. Section 3: Oral disease prevention . 9. Food, glorious food. 10. Sugars in the diet. 11. Fluoride. 12. Fissure sealants. 13. Smoking cessation. Section 4: Delivering oral health messages . 14. Communication. 15. Principles of education. 16. Setting up a preventive dental unit. 17. Planning an oral hygiene session. 18. Anti-plaque agents. 19. Practical oral hygiene instruction. Section 5: Oral health target groups and case studies. 20. Pregnant and nursing mothers. 21. Parents of pre-11-year-olds. 22. Adolescent and orthodontic patients. 23. Older people. 24. At risk and special care patients. 25. Minority ethnic groups. 26. Other health professionals. 27. Planning education case studies. Section 6: Oral health and society . 28. Sociology. 29. Epidemiology. 30. Evidence-based prevention. 31. UK dental services. 32. Oral health promotion. Index.