Descriere
Good oral health is vital, not only to help us eat well but also to prevent oral inflammation, xerostomia, and aspiration pneumonia. Text Book for Oral Care is aimed at students aspiring to become dental nurses or oral hygienists. Part I explores the oral care certification system and the definitions of oral care. Part II provides a breakdown of the oral care criteria and the patterns of examination. Part III is a multiple-choice question and answer section covering the key aspects of oral care and specific keywords to help students to revise. Topics covered include toothbrushing, gargling, dentures, halitosis, dental caries and periodontal disease, bleeding, dry mouth and dysphagia.
