Ann Felton – Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion

Автор: Ann Felton
Название книги: Basic Guide to Oral Health Education and Promotion
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

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.

Oral health is central to our general well-being. The health of the body begins
with the oral cavity, since all our daily nutrients, benefi cial or otherwise, pass
through it.
Knowledge in the fi eld of oral health is changing rapidly and there is a
great deal to learn. Patients need trained oral health educators (OHEs) and
promoters to help prevent and control dental conditions and disease. It is vital
that dental and health professionals consistently promote the same messages
to avoid confusion and ultimately improve oral health within the population.
This book covers the theoretical and practical aspects of oral health education
and promotion, and is the course companion for UK dental nurses studying
oral health education. It is also aimed at hygienists, therapists and dentists
who regularly promote and practise oral health and require up-to-date,
evidence-based knowledge (including professionals and trainees in developing
nations where education has proven to be a cost-effective method of improving
oral health). Other professionals such as health visitors, nurses, dieticians
and midwives will also fi nd the book invaluable.
Each chapter deals with various aspects of oral health in a logical order, and
includes learning outcomes, detailing what the reader (particularly students)
should have learned by the end of the chapter.
After reading this book, the reader should be able to:
● Confi dently educate patients about diseases and conditions that affect the
oral cavity; their treatment, management and prevention.
● Set up a preventive dental unit.
● Be aware of the wider context of oral health education and promotion in
society.
● Use knowledge gained to help pass a qualifi cation in oral health education.