The thoroughly revised third edition of a Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion 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. 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. Invaluable to all members of the dental team and other health professionals involved in educating and promoting oral health, this key text: O Offers a guide for dental nurses taking a post-registration Certificate in Oral Health Education O Is fully updated to reflect changes in the industry, science, and course syllabus O Incorporates information on the new classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases O Contains new information on topics including dementia, denture advice, and burning mouth syndrome O Includes an expanded section on promotion
Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii About the Companion Website xv Section 1 Structure and Functions of the Oral Cavity 1 1 The oral cavity in health 3 Section 2 Diseases and Conditions of the Oral Cavity 23 2 Plaque, calculus, and staining 25 3 Dental plaque-induced gingivitis 37 4 Periodontal disease 43 5 Caries 57 6 Tooth surface loss and sensitivity 69 7 Xerostomia 79 8 Other diseases and disorders affecting the oral cavity 83 Section 3 Oral Disease Prevention 113 9 Nutrition, diet, and exercise 115 10 Sugars in the diet 127 11 Fluoride 137 12 Fissure sealants 151 13 Smoking cessation and substance misuse 157 14 Anti-plaque agents 169 Section 4 Delivering Oral Health Messages 177 15 Communication 179 16 Education and planning sessions 187 17 Setting up a preventive dental unit 197 18 Planning an oral hygiene presentation to a group 203 19 Practical oral hygiene instruction 207 Section 5 Oral Health Target Groups and Case Studies 227 20 Pregnant patients 229 21 Parents and guardians of pre-11 year olds 237 22 Adolescent and orthodontic patients 247 23 Older people 257 24 At-risk patients and people with special needs 267 25 Minority cultural and ethnic populations in the United Kingdom 277 26 Other health professionals 281 27 Planning education case studies, exhibitions, and record of competence 285 Section 6 Oral Health and Society 291 28 Sociology 293 29 Epidemiology 299 30 Evidence-based prevention 309 31 UK dental services 315 32 Oral health promotion 323 33 Dental research 331 Index 337
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