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Oral Healthcare in Pregnancy and Infancy

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  • © 1997

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Authors:
  1. Lindsay Hunter

    1. University of Wales College of Medicine Dental School, UK

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  2. Bruce Hunter

    1. University of Wales College of Medicine Dental School, UK
      University Dental Hospital NHS Trust, UK

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. An introduction to oral anatomy

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 1-11

  3. Diseases and disorders of the teeth and supporting structures

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 13-26

  4. Oral and dental problems associated with pregnancy

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 27-33

  5. Oral self-care in pregnancy and lactation

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 35-45

  6. Dental treatment during pregnancy

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 47-53

  7. Teething

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 55-62

  8. Why care for the deciduous dentition?

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 63-67

  9. Prevention 1: diet

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 69-80

  10. Prevention 2: oral hygiene

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 81-91

  11. Prevention 3: Fluorides

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 93-99

  12. Oral and dental problems of sick children

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 101-118

  13. Miscellaneous abnormalities of the teeth and oral soft tissues of preschool children

    • Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter
    Pages 119-129

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 131-133
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About this book

The two principal oral diseases are tooth decay and gum disease. With appropriate knowledge and support from health care workers the pregnant or new mother can look after both herself and her new baby and ensure that tooth decay and gum disease are prevented. This book aims to give those who look after pregnant mothers and pre-school children the knowledge to give informed advice about the prevention and treatment of oral disease in pregnancy and infancy.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Wales College of Medicine Dental School, UK

    Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter

  • University Dental Hospital NHS Trust, UK

    Bruce Hunter

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Oral Healthcare in Pregnancy and Infancy

  • Authors: Lindsay Hunter, Bruce Hunter

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13791-6

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Macmillan Publishers Limited 1997

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 133

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Nursing Management, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Nursing Research

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