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The book comprehensively presents the science and practice of assessment and treatment modalities of preventive dental care. This edition strives to enhance the readability of this book for dental hygiene and dental students. Unit-I, deals with preventive dental concepts and their evolution, Unit-II describes oral disease etiology and contributing risk factors. Unit-III addresses preventive strategies and health promotion. Unit-IV focuses on target populations and public health approaches to preventing disease and maintaining health in these populations. Book is presented in easy and lucid language. Diagrams are specially designed and also taken from various sources for clarity and simplicity. Salient Features: • Updated illustrations and photographs throughout to enhance readability and student learning • Discussions of oral cancer, tobacco cessation, athletic mouth guards, technological advances, and dental trauma Brief Contents: Unit-I: Primary Preventive Dental Concepts: Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry. Unit-II: Etiology of Dental Diseases and Conditions: Dental Plaque • Carious Lesions • Periodontal Diseases • Oral Cancer • Dental Trauma. Unit-III: Preventive Strategies: Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods • Dentifrices, Mouthrindses, and Chewing Gums • Self-Care Measures to Supplement Toothbrushing • Community Water Fluoridation • Topical Fluoride Therapy • Dental Sealants • Nutrition, Diet, and Associated Oral Conditions • Sugar and Other Sweeteners • Professional Dental Hygiene Care • Health Education and Promotion Theories • Tobacco Cessation • Athletic Mouthguards • Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care. Unit-IV: Public Health and Target Populations: Public Health Programs • Pregnancy and Infancy • Pediatrics • Adult Dental Care • Geriatrics • Medically Compromised Populations • Populations with Developmental Disabilities.