Where There Is No Dentist by Murray Dickson Thompson, Joan, Michael Blake, Joan Thompson, June Mehra, Michael Marzolla, David Werner

From the Publisher

Where There Is No Dentist is a companion volume to the village health care handbook, Where There Is No Doctor Together, the books encourage people to take the lead in caring for their own health. This approach to health care implies respect for the dignity of all persons, as well as confidence in their resourcefulness.

Village health workers can use this book to help people care for their teeth and gums. Health workers begin with the felt needs of the people--treating the dental problems they have now. Then they work to prevent the same problems from returning.

Thus, Where There Is No Dentist shows how to diagnose and treat dental problems and also suggests new ways to work for better dental health in the community.

Details from Seller

• ISBN: 0942364058
• Publisher: Hesperian Foundation, The
• Pub. Date: June 1983
• Condition:

Comments from the Seller: Thompson, Joan 1983 Trade paperback New. No dust jacket as issued. Brand New! Support Radical Independent Pacific Northwest Booksellers! Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 188 p. 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. This updated 2006 printing features new information on how HIV/AIDS affects the care of teeth and gums, as well as updated information about medications, infection prevention, and s