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

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

Foreword ixPreface xiAcknowledgements xiiiAbout the Companion Website xvSection 1 Structure and Functions of the Oral Cavity 11 The oral cavity in health 3Section 2 Diseases and Conditions of the Oral Cavity 232 Plaque, calculus, and staining 253 Dental plaque-induced gingivitis 374 Periodontal disease 435 Caries 576 Tooth surface loss and sensitivity 697 Xerostomia 798 Other diseases and disorders affecting the oral cavity 83Section 3 Oral Disease Prevention 1139 Nutrition, diet, and exercise 11510 Sugars in the diet 12711 Fluoride 13712 Fissure sealants 15113 Smoking cessation and substance misuse 15714 Anti-plaque agents 169Section 4 Delivering Oral Health Messages 17715 Communication 17916 Education and planning sessions 18717 Setting up a preventive dental unit 19718 Planning an oral hygiene presentation to a group 20319 Practical oral hygiene instruction 207Section 5 Oral Health Target Groups and Case Studies 22720 Pregnant patients 22921 Parents and guardians of pre-11 year olds 23722 Adolescent and orthodontic patients 24723 Older people 25724 At-risk patients and people with special needs 26725 Minority cultural and ethnic populations in the United Kingdom 27726 Other health professionals 28127 Planning education case studies, exhibitions, and record of competence 285Section 6 Oral Health and Society 29128 Sociology 29329 Epidemiology 29930 Evidence-based prevention 30931 UK dental services 31532 Oral health promotion 32333 Dental research 331Index 337