Oral Health and Disease: What You Should Know

This groundbreaking volume offers a wealth of practical insights into oral health, oral diseases, and effective daily oral care routines, empowering readers to take proactive control of their oral health. Drawing on the expertise of over 80 contributors from around the globe, it provides a genuinely international perspective through 142 concise chapters organised into sixteen thematic sections.

Presented in a user-friendly Q and A format, the book offers clear and accessible explanations to guide readers through essential topics with ease and confidence. Starting with the history of dentistry and the global burden of oral disease, the volume examines the anatomy and function of maxillofacial structures, orofacial pain, dental trauma, and a wide range of disorders affecting the teeth, gingiva, and jawbones. It covers non-neoplastic soft tissue conditions, as well as benign and malignant tumours of the oral cavity, jaws, and salivary glands, and emphasises the vital link between oral and systemic health. Additional sections introduce key diagnostic tools, treatment approaches, pharmacological therapies, at-home oral care strategies, and important insights into family dentistry.

This volume serves not only as a vital resource for the general public but also as an effective instrument for patient education in clinical settings, and a valuable addition to academic, public, and healthcare libraries worldwide.

Dentistry for the Healthcare Consumer
: History of Dentistry. - Level of Understanding, Myths and Cultural Beliefs about Oral Health and Disease. - Clinical Specialities in Dentistry. - Dental Accreditation Councils And Licensing Boards. - Global Inequalities in Dental Services. - WHO Policy for Oral Health . -Oral Anatomy: An Overview.
Oral Health and Disease: Global Trends
: Oral Health is a Window to General Health. - Global Burden of Oral Disease: An Overview. - Determinants of Oral Health and Disease. - Nutrition and Oral Health. - Risk Factors for Oral Diseases. - Fluoridation and Dental Health. - Sugar Consumption and Tooth Decay.
Common Patient-Related Complaints of Oral Diseases
: Tooth Eruption and Disorders of Eruption. - Tooth Deformities in Number, Size, Shape, and Structure. - Dental Pain. - Abnormal Tooth Mobility. - Dental Occlusion and Malocclusion. - Developmentally Missing Teeth. - Tooth Impactions. - Tooth Decay (Dental Caries). - Dental Trauma. - Gum Diseases. - Jawbone Infections. - Oral Mucosal Infections. - Dry Mouth. - Burning Mouth and Burning Mouth Syndrome. - Oral Malodour (Halitosis) and Taste Disorders. - Oral Swellings. - Oral Ulcers. - Oral Blisters. - Oral White Patches. - Oral Red Patches. - Oral Warts. - Oral Pigmentations. - Tongue Disorders. - Lip Disorders. - Oral Disorders Have an Increased Potential for Developing Oral Cancer (Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders). - Oral Cancer. - Oro-Facial Pain of Non-Dental Origin. - Gingivitis and Diabetes. - Oral Signs of Blood Disorders. - Oral Health in Pregnancy. - Oral Complications of Cancer Therapy. - Post-Extraction Bleeding. - Facial Palsy. - Oral Allergic Disorders. - Drug-Induced Oral Adverse Effects. - HIV Disease and the Mouth. - Sexually Transmissible Oral Diseases. - Oral Lesions in Salivary Gland Disorders. - Oral Signs of Systemic Conditions. - Oral Health and Disease in the Elderly. - Complications of Oral Piercing.
Common Oral Diagnostic Methods:
TissueSampling Methods. - Imaging. - Other Diagnostic Tools.
Oral Hygiene and Home Oral Care Recommendations
: Role of Oral Healthcare Personnel in Improving Oral Health. - Home Oral Care Recommendations for the Prevention of Oral Diseases in Children. - Oral Home Care Recommendations for the Carers of Intellectually and Physically Disabled Individuals. - Lifestyle Considerations for Improved Oral Health. - Tobacco Cessation Recommendations. - Infection Control Measures Used in Dental Practice. - Dental Amalgam and Alcohol-Based Mouthwash Controversies. - Patient Education Resources, Including Telehealth.