Where There is No Dentist

Download or read book Where There is No Dentist written by Murray Dickson and published by Hesperian Health Guides. This book was released on 1983 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community health workers from around the world use this book to help people care for their teeth and gums. A focus on the treatment of urgent dental problems and the importance of prevention make this book an invaluable resource. Where There Is No Dentist provides detailed and well-illustrated information on using dental equipment, placing fillings, and removing teeth, as well as methods for teaching hygiene and nutrition. The book was developed as a companion volume to Where There is No Doctor, and encourages people to care for their own teeth and prevent tooth and gum problems in their communities.