ORAL HEALTH GUIDANCE AND MATERIALS
Good oral health is vitally important for public health. The World Health Organization estimates that 60−90% of all school children have dental caries and that up to 1 in 5 middle aged adults have severe periodontal disease that could result in tooth loss (WHO 2008). Other conditions such as oral malodor, dental sensitivity and tooth wear also have an important impact on patients.
In this section you will find professional educational resources covering a number of oral health topics to help in the effective treatment of your patients. Click the links below or left to access each section.
Enamel protection
Information and visual tools explaining the mechanism of fluoride in caries prevention.
Oral malodor
The role of volatile sulfur compounds as well as techniques in detection and treatment of malodor.
Tooth whitening
A comparison of topical whitening treatments and how they work.
Gingival health
A guide to the signs and symptoms of gingivitis.