Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Section 1: Structure and functions of the oral cavity.

1. The oral cavity in health.

Section 2: Diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.

2. Plaque, calculus and staining.

3. Chronic gingivitis.

4. Chronic periodontitis.

5. Other oral diseases.

6. Caries.

7. Tooth surface loss and sensitivity.

8. Xerostomia.

Section 3: Oral disease prevention.

9. Food, glorious food.

10. Sugars in the diet.

11. Fluoride.

12. Fissure sealants.

13. Smoking cessation.

Section 4: Delivering oral health messages.

14. Communication.

15. Principles of education.

16. Setting up a preventive dental unit.

17. Planning an oral hygiene session.

18. Anti-plaque agents.

19. Practical oral hygiene instruction.

Section 5: Oral health target groups and case studies.

20. Pregnant and nursing mothers.

21. Parents of pre-11-year-olds.

22. Adolescent and orthodontic patients.

23. Older people.

24. At risk and special care patients.

25. Minority ethnic groups.

26. Other health professionals.

27. Planning education case studies.

Section 6: Oral health and society.

28. Sociology.

29. Epidemiology.

30. Evidence-based prevention.

31. UK dental services.

32. Oral health promotion.

Index.