Oral Health Education

by Kimbrough-Walls, Vickie; Henderson, Karen

• ISBN13: 9780131090514
• ISBN10: 0131090518
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-06-19
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This book will teach dental hygiene students and professionals how to present dental health education to clients and consumers. Each stage of life will be addressed--infant to elderly. It will present information on the perception of oral health by their clients, how they can be motivated to improve oral health, and how oral health influences and affects systemic health. Trends in oral health prevention will be discussed as each age group is presented. For dental and dental hygiene students and professionals.

Author Biography

Vickie J. Kimbrough is the Dental Hygiene Program Director for Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
Current Trends in Dental Health	1	(13)
Introduction	1	(1)
Dental Health and Systemic Health	2	(3)
Oral Health and the Dental Hygiene Process of Care	5	(2)
An Overview of Barriers to Improved Oral Health	7	(1)
Economic Barriers	8	(1)
Access/Workforce Barriers	8	(1)
Age Barriers	9	(1)
Cultural Barriers	9	(1)
Federal and State Programs	10	(1)
Foundation for Patient Education	11	(1)
Summary	12	(1)
Critical Thinking	12	(1)
Activities	13	(1)
References	13	(1)
Statistics on Oral Health	14	(13)
Introduction	14	(1)
Highlights from the Surgeon General's Report	15	(2)
Current Trends in Disease Prevention	17	(2)
National Health Care Issues and Oral Health Care	19	(2)
Financial Cost Trends of Oral Health and Home Care	21	(2)
Paying for Dental Care	23	(1)
Summary	24	(1)
Critical Thinking	25	(1)
Activities	25	(1)
References	26	(1)
Nutrition, Lifestyle Trends, Oral and Systemic Health	27	(12)
Introduction---Nutrition through the Lifespan	27	(1)
Prenatal Nutrition Education	27	(2)
Chairside Education of the Pregnant Patient	29	(1)
Infant Nutrition Education	30	(1)
Early Childhood Nutrition	30	(1)
Adolescent Nutrition Education	31	(1)
Adult Nutrition Education	32	(2)
Nutrition Education for the Older Patient	34	(1)
The Fast Food Influence	35	(2)
Summary	37	(1)
Critical Thinking	38	(1)
Activities	38	(1)
References	38	(1)
Communication Styles	39	(13)
Introduction	39	(1)
Listening	40	(1)
Active Listening	41	(2)
The Learning Environment	43	(1)
Learning Styles	44	(4)
Using Learning Materials	48
Teaching/Learning Techniques	47	(1)
Effective Communication	48	(2)
Summary	50	(1)
Critical Thinking	50	(1)
Activities	51	(1)
References	51	(1)
Learning Styles and Levels, Perceptions and Trends---Part I: Prenatal to Adolescent	52	(10)
Introduction	52	(1)
Prenatal	53	(4)
Preschool Age	57	(1)
Elementary School Age	58	(1)
Middle School and Teen Age	58	(1)
Summary	59	(1)
Critical Thinking	60	(1)
Activities	60	(1)
References	60	(2)
Learning Styles and Levels, Perceptions and Trends---Part II: Adult to Elderly	62	(9)
Adulthood	62	(2)
The Fearful Adult	64	(2)
Older Adults	66	(3)
Summary	69	(1)
Critical Thinking	70	(1)
Activities	70	(1)
References	70	(1)
Special Needs Populations	71	(15)
Introduction	71	(1)
The Challenges Faced by the Patient with Special Needs	72	(1)
The Medically Compromised Patient	73	(4)
The Patient in a Long-Term Care Facility	77	(1)
The Physically Challenged Patient	78	(2)
The Mentally Challenged Patient	80	(4)
Summary	84	(1)
Critical Thinking	84	(1)
Activities	84	(1)
References	85	(1)
Providing Chairside Dental Health Education	86	(16)
Introduction	86	(1)
Individualized Dental Health Education	87	(1)
Dental Disease Risk Assessments	87	(3)
Risk Assessments	90	(3)
Evaluating the Patient's Oral Hygiene	93	(1)
The Oral Hygiene Education Plan	94	(1)
Chairside Education	94	(3)
Motivation and Learning	97	(1)
Oral Hygiene Modifications	97	(1)
Tobacco Use Cessation	97	(2)
Summary	99	(1)
Critical Thinking	99	(1)
Activities	99	(1)
References	100	(2)
Education for Community Populations	102	(12)
Introduction	102	(1)
Basic Human Needs	103	(1)
Duties to the Patient	104	(2)
Duties to the Profession	106	(1)
Preparing a Lesson Plan for Specific Groups	106	(2)
How to Teach to Specific Groups	108	(3)
Wrapping Up and Measuring the Results	111	(1)
Summary	112	(1)
Critical Thinking	113	(1)
Activities	113	(1)
References	113	(1)
Partnering with Allied Health Practitioners and Educators	114	(13)
Introduction	114	(1)
How to Use Community Resources	115	(1)
Developing Partnerships in Community Oral Health	116	(4)
Teaching Others to Teach Oral Health Education	120	(1)
Becoming a Consumer Advocate	121	(1)
Professional Associations	122	(1)
Summary	123	(1)
Critical Thinking	124	(1)
Activities	125	(1)
References	126	(1)
The Consumer's View of Oral Health Products	127	(30)
Introduction	127	(1)
Fluoride Products/Systems	128	(2)
Toothbrushes	130	(2)
Dental Floss	132	(1)
Mouthrinses	132	(1)
Tooth Whitening Systems	133	(1)
Pit and Fissure Sealants	134	(1)
The ADA Seal of Acceptance Program	134	(2)
Advertising Dental Products	136	(1)
Summary	137	(1)
Critical Thinking	138	(1)
Activities	138	(1)
References	138	(3)
Appendices
A Dentition Eruption Tables	141	(2)
B Examples of Some Drugs Causing Xerostomia, or Dry Mouth	143	(3)
C The Food Guide Pyramid	146	(5)
D Internet Resources	151	(1)
E Topics for Basic Oral Health Lessons	152	(1)
F Lesson Plan Form	153	(2)
G Plaque Formation Flow Chart/Caries Formation Flow Charts	155	(2)
Glossary	157	(4)
Index	161