Oral Health Care for Socially Disadvantaged Communities
( Dental Science, Materials and Technology )
Publication series ：Dental Science, Materials and Technology
Author： Febronia Kokulengya Kahabuka (School of Dentistry Tanzania) Emil Namakuka Kikwilu and Irene Anderson Kida
Publisher： Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication year： 2014
E-ISBN: 9781614709244
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781629482873
Subject： R78 Oral Sciences
Keyword： Dental
Language： ENG
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Description
This book gathers the current information on management of common oral conditions and proposes an appropriate package for underdeveloped communities. Practical solutions for managing oral conditions in the existing social, political and economic context of the developing countries is provided. This book is a good reference material for undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, as well as practicing dentists. In this book, the Basic Package of Oral Care (BPOC) forms a pillar of the presentation. A traumatic Restorative Treatment, affordable fluoride tooth paste and relief of oral pain are presented as an essential minimum package of oral care for any community. This book advocates home care and outreach programmes to reach the elderly. The already existing oral health care delivery system is challenged. This book provides evidence-based appropriate oral care.