Where There Is No Dentist

This 2012 updated reprint features information on Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART), a way to fill cavities without the use of a dental drill, as well as updated information on other training material and resources. This book is an important companion to Hesperian's classic book Where There Is No Doctor. All Hesperian books are regularly updated and reprinted to reflect accurate medical information.

Community health workers, educators and individuals from around the world use Where There Is No Dentist to help people care for their teeth and gums. This book's broad focus makes it an invaluable resource. The author uses straightforward language and careful instructions to explain how to: examine patients; diagnose common dental problems; make and use dental equipment; use local anesthetics; place fillings; and remove teeth. There is also a special chapter on oral health and HIV/AIDS, which provides the dental worker with a detailed, well-illustrated discussion of the special problems faced by people living with HIV/AIDS, and appropriate treatment.

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Pedodontics, Practice and Management

The book follows a sequential diagrammatic representation and enabling easier understanding of the principles and techniques involved in treating a child. More information on types, indicators and prevention of child abuse and forensic pedodontics, guidelines by American Academy of Pedodontics is of great value and information to students to students who do not hace access to leading pedodontics journals. An Excellent text. Deals will all aspects of pediatric dentistry from basics to the recent developments in child management. Covers unique topics like cardiology, child abuse, normal and pathologic orodental and general health and behavior management of children. Includes forensic pedodontics, pediatric genetics and epidemiology in great detail. Presentations with striking layout and colorful illustrations and photographs. Useful for undergraduates or postgraduate students and teachers as well as practicing dental surgeons.

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