The thoroughly revised third edition of aBasic 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 EducationIs fully updated to reflect changes in the industry, science, and course syllabusIncorporates information on the new classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseasesContains new information on topics including dementia, denture advice, and burning mouth syndromeIncludes an expanded section on promotion

Alison Chapman is a dental hygienist, oral health education course developer and consultant.

Simon H. Felton is a health education writer and editor, oral health education course developer and consultant.

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 plaqueinduced 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 Antiplaque 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 pre11 year olds 237

22 Adolescent and orthodontic patients 247

23 Older people 257

24 Atrisk 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 Evidencebased prevention 309

31 UK dental services 315

32 Oral health promotion 323

33 Dental research 331

Index 337