Where There Is No Dentist

Store New Arrivals Add to Favorite View Feedback Contact Where There Is No Dentist Description Publisher Hesperian Health Guides Dimensions 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches Language English Print length 248 pages Item Weight 10.4 ounces Edition Updated printing January 2021 ISBN-10 0942364058 ISBN-13 978-0942364057 Publication date January 1, 2021 This 2021 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 toexamine patientsdiagnose common dental problemsmake and use dental equipmentuse local anestheticsplace fillingsand remove teethThere 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.