Step by step course companion for dental nurses studying for the Certificate in Oral Health Education. Topics covered include dental structures, anatomy and physiology, oral diseases and prevention, the principles of education, oral health and society, promoting oral health in the 21st century, patient communication, project planning and workplace assignments. This second edition has been thoroughly updated in line with the substantial changes to the role of the dental nurse since the 1st edition was published. To address this, a brand new section has been added on education and research.

This handbook has the goal of providing a short and objective approach to the diagnosis and management of common oral lesions and conditions likely to be encountered in the daily practice of dentistry by the general practitioner. Each of the lesions/conditions will be grouped based on their nature, inflammatory or infectious, benign or malignant, variants of normal, bony lesions, etc. The individual lesion/condition will be described based on common clinical signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, best approach for diagnostic confirmation, and brief management strategy. One of the chapters is dedicated to oral hygiene and oral health maintenance recommendations. Diagnosis and Management of Oral Lesions and Conditions: A Resource Handbook for the Clinician has been produced and distributed through an educational grant from the Colgate-Palmolive Company.

"Oral Hygiene: Methods and Practices" describes all aspects of oral hygiene aids, history of toothbrushes, dentifrices, interdental aids, classification, composition, cosmetic and therapeutic benefits on oral hygiene and most importantly its significance pertaining to the oral practice. This work also discusses about the risks of fluorosis issues and efficacy, efficiency, cost effectiveness and cost benefits of oral hygiene aids among different groups of population. Lastly it also includes the recent advancements, the comparisons between oral hygiene aids in plaque removal have been explored.

“Dental disease is the most widespread public health problem among the school-age population in the United States today,” states the author of this first-of-its-kind book to combine dental health information and lesson plans for K-6 teachers, hygienists, and school nurses. Loaded with valuable information, the up-to-date workbook addresses the role of the dental health educator in getting children to learn how to properly take care of their teeth. Reader friendly, it offers simple ways to achieve excellence in oral hygiene beyond trips to the dentist, along with the rationale for proven modern techniques. Educators will welcome Gagliardi’s ten complete lesson plans, visual aids, supplemental material, and tips on integrating dental health into academic curricula. It is also an essential companion for any comprehensive dental disease prevention program in the community.

Oral hygiene aids are the tools used in the mouth to remove food residue and plaque, a bacterial film that causes tooth decay (dental caries), periodontal disease, and halitosis (bad breath). Within the general categories of toothbrush, interdental aids and mouthwash, the choices can be over-whelming. Because of the vast number of products available, it is important for the dentist and the dental hygienist to advise patients about what type of products to purchase, based on individual needs. Along with that advice, the patient must be reminded to brush and clean inter dental areas properly. Both child and adult patients should use toothpaste and mouthwash containing fluoride, the mineral used to fight tooth decay. Fluoride helps strengthen the tooth's outer surface, and it can stop small areas of decay from spreading. Proper use of oral hygiene aids will remove plaque, the film of bacteria that forms on teeth. The bacteria creates toxins that irritate the gums and demineralize tooth structure. If left untreated, plaque can initiate damage to the gums and bones supporting the teeth.

“Dental disease is the most widespread public health problem among the school-age population in the United States today,” states the author of this first-of-its-kind book to combine dental health information and lesson plans for K-6 teachers, hygienists, and school nurses. Loaded with valuable information, the up-to-date workbook addresses the role of the dental health educator in getting children to learn how to properly take care of their teeth. Reader friendly, it offers simple ways to achieve excellence in oral hygiene beyond trips to the dentist, along with the rationale for proven modern techniques. Educators will welcome Lori Gagliardi’s complete lesson plans, visual aids, supplemental material, and tips on integrating dental health into academic curricula. It is also an essential companion for any comprehensive dental disease prevention program in the community. Outstanding features: • Engaging visual aids enhance the lesson plans. • Background information and objectives accompany lesson plans. • Guided practice activities reinforce the subjects covered. • Includes a section targeting children with exceptional needs. • Lesson plans, including time frames, focus on specific information. New to the Third Edition: • Improved organization. • National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy. • USDA MyPlate healthy eating tool. • Updated information regarding reading labels and serving sizes. • New chapter, Community Education Program Development. • Updated appendix material.