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
Table of Contents
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
