Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion

Description

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: Offers a guide for dental nurses taking a post-registration Certificate in Oral Health Education Is fully updated to reflect changes in the industry, science, and course syllabus Incorporates information on the new classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases Contains new information on topics including dementia, denture advice, and burning mouth syndrome Includes an expanded section on promotion Title Copyright Dedication Contents 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 Dental plaque‐induced gingivitis 4 Periodontal disease 5 Caries 6 Tooth surface loss and sensitivity 7 Xerostomia 8 Other diseases and disorders affecting the oral cavity SECTION 3 Oral Disease Prevention 9 Nutrition, diet, and exercise 10 Sugars in the diet 11 Fluoride 12 Fissure sealants 13 Smoking cessation and substance misuse 14 Anti‐plaque agents SECTION 4 Delivering Oral Health Messages 15 Communication 16 Education and planning sessions 17 Setting up a preventive dental unit 18 Planning an oral hygiene presentation to a group 19 Practical oral hygiene instruction SECTION 5 Oral Health Target Groups and Case Studies 20 Pregnant patients 21 Parents and guardians of pre‐11 year olds 22 Adolescent and orthodontic patients 23 Older people 24 At‐risk patients and people with special needs 25 Minority cultural and ethnic populations in the United Kingdom 26 Other health professionals 27 Planning education case studies, exhibitions, and record of competence SECTION 6 Oral Health and Society 28 Sociology 29 Epidemiology 30 Evidence‐based prevention 31 UK dental services 32 Oral health promotion 33 Dental research Index