Description
Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry is grounded in a patient-centered, pre-emptive, and minimally invasive philosophy. The book begins by covering individual diseases, such as caries, periodontitis, and oral cancer, as well as therapies (sealants, fluoride) and other relevant conditions (toothwear, hypersensitivity). Additionally, concepts such as the role of diet and nutrition in oral health are discussed. Also covered are oral care products and new techological developments in caries diagnosis and risk assessment, periodontal disease and oral cancer, as well as new developments in home care products.
A valuable and comprehensive companion that will appeal to dentists and dental hygienists, this helpful new book provides its readers with one authoritative resource that offers a reliable and helpful companion to practicing preventive dentistry.
About the Author
Hardy Limeback BSc, PhD, DDS is Head and Professor of Preventive Dentistry within the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto.
Reviews
"Overall, Comprehensive Preventive Dentistrytakes a very positive approach to exciting options for preventing diseases and deserves high praise for all it presents. . .I highly recommend Comprehensive Preventive Dentistryto
dental practitioners and educators, researchers, clinicians, students of oral diseases, and even those formulating public health policy." (Fluoride, 1 July 2012)
Book Information
ISBN 9780813821689
Author Hardy Limeback
Format Paperback
Page Count 404
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1089g
Dimensions(mm) 274mm * 218mm * 15mm
