An Introduction to Risk Prediction and Preventive Dentistry

From The Critics

Reviewer: Michael Y Matsumoto, DDS(University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: This is the first of five volumes on oral health and it serves as introduction to the succeeding volumes, which go into further detail on specific topics.
Purpose: The aim is to provide an overview of current and future trends in oral healthcare resources, diagnosis, risk prediction, prevention, and non-aggressive treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease.
Audience: This book is written for dentists and dental hygienists, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. In my opinion it would also serve as a useful reference to those involved in public health.
Features: The author provides excellent coverage of attitudes towards maintenance of teeth on a global perspective. The supplements will, with the use of graphics, depict trends in prevalence of plaque and caries formation and treatment. Chapter 6 on plaque control is an excellent review of the various methods and instruments used for professional mechanical tooth cleaning (PMTC) and the long-term results of routine maintenance and prevention.
Assessment: Understanding risk factors and prevalence of disease are the foundations of preventative care. I find that this book provides an excellent foundation by documenting risk factors, treatment, and follow-up. The techniques used in PMTC provide good references for hygienists and dentists and can also be used for patient education.

From The Critics

Reviewer: Michael Y Matsumoto, DDS(University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: This is the first of five volumes on oral health and it serves as introduction to the succeeding volumes, which go into further detail on specific topics.
Purpose: The aim is to provide an overview of current and future trends in oral healthcare resources, diagnosis, risk prediction, prevention, and non-aggressive treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease.
Audience: This book is written for dentists and dental hygienists, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. In my opinion it would also serve as a useful reference to those involved in public health.
Features: The author provides excellent coverage of attitudes towards maintenance of teeth on a global perspective. The supplements will, with the use of graphics, depict trends in prevalence of plaque and caries formation and treatment. Chapter 6 on plaque control is an excellent review of the various methods and instruments used for professional mechanical tooth cleaning (PMTC) and the long-term results of routine maintenance and prevention.
Assessment: Understanding risk factors and prevalence of disease are the foundations of preventative care. I find that this book provides an excellent foundation by documenting risk factors, treatment, and follow-up. The techniques used in PMTC provide good references for hygienists and dentists and can also be used for patient education.

Michael Y Matsumoto

This is the first of five volumes on oral health and it serves as introduction to the succeeding volumes, which go into further detail on specific topics. The aim is to provide an overview of current and future trends in oral healthcare resources, diagnosis, risk prediction, prevention, and non-aggressive treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease. This book is written for dentists and dental hygienists, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. In my opinion it would also serve as a useful reference to those involved in public health. The author provides excellent coverage of attitudes towards maintenance of teeth on a global perspective. The supplements will, with the use of graphics, depict trends in prevalence of plaque and caries formation and treatment. Chapter 6 on plaque control is an excellent review of the various methods and instruments used for professional mechanical tooth cleaning (PMTC) and the long-term results of routine maintenance and prevention. Understanding risk factors and prevalence of disease are the foundations of preventative care. I find that this book provides an excellent foundation by documenting risk factors, treatment, and follow-up. The techniques used in PMTC provide good references for hygienists and dentists and can also be used for patient education.

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Provides a general overview of current and future trends in risk prediction, control, and nonaggressive management of caries and periodontal disease, and reviews preventive dentistry methods and programs and quality control. Coverage includes etiologic and modifying factors in oral diseases, risk profiles, and plaque control and other caries-preventive factors. Other subjects are prevention and control of caries in children and young adults, the influence of dental insurance systems on oral health status, and needs-related preventive programs. Includes b&w and color photos. The author is affiliated with the Public Dental health Service of Sweden. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

3 Stars from Doody