Preventive Oral Health

Focuses on the science and practice of preventive dental care. The etiology and associated risk factors of common oral diseases are presented. The measures that promote oral health and prevent disease are emphasized: tooth brushing, toothpastes, and mouth rinses, interproximal cleaning, diet modification, fluorides, sealants, and oral risk assessments. Also included are health promotion theories and prevention of oral disease in various life stages.