This 2012 updated reprint features information on Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART), a way to fill cavities without the use of a dental drill, as well as updated information on other training material and resources. This book is an important companion to Hesperian's classic book Where There Is No Doctor. All Hesperian books are regularly updated and reprinted to reflect accurate medical information. 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
<ul>
<li>examine patients</li>
<li>diagnose common dental problems</li>
<li>make and use dental equipment</li>
<li>use local anesthetics</li>
<li>place fillings</li>
<li>and remove teeth</li>
</ul>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.

Where There Is No Dentist

Dickson, Murray

Reference

Hesperian Health Guides

Este manual utiliza un lenguaje sencillo con instrucciones fáciles de entender para enseñar a cuidarse los dientes y las encías, examinar a un paciente, diagnosticar y tratar las enfermedades dentales comunes, hacer y utilizar equipo dental, entre otros temas de salud bucal. Incluye información sobre cómo tratar los problemas de salud bucal de las personas con VIH. El enfoque amplio de Donde no hay dentista lo hace un recurso invaluable para promotores y promotoras de salud comunitaria al igual que educadores e individuos, También disponible en inglés: Where There is No Dentist. Community health workers, educators and individuals from around the world use Donde No Hay Dentista (the Spanish version of 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.

Donde No Hay Dentista (Spanish Edition)

Murray Dickson

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Where There Is No Dentist

Donde No Hay Dentista (Spanish Edition)