Where There is No Dentist (Revised edition)

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This book is for community health workers, educators and individuals to use to help people care for their teeth and gums. Using straightforward language and careful instructions it covers patient examination, diagnosis of common dental problems, making and using dental equipment, using local anaesthetics, placing fillings and removing teeth. This new edition includes material on how HIV/AIDS affects the care of teeth and gums, as well as updated information about medications, infection prevention and safe waste disposal. This book is an important companion to Where There Is No Doctor.

Product Code: B/WTNDN06
Author(s): M Dickson
Publisher: Hesperian Foundation
ISBN: 9780942364057
Year: 2006