Scientific Basis of Oral Health

Question 1

define health education

Answer 1

The process by which people are given information to enable them to take greater control of their health

Question 2

Why do we need an agreed scientific basis for what we tell our patients?

Answer 2

1. So that the information given is sound
2. So that the public is confident
3. So that there is o commercial bias or distortion

Question 3

What doe health education require?

Answer 3

1. An agreed scientific basis for aetiology and prevention of major diseases
2. Identification of the behaviour changes that’ll reduce risk of disease
3. Formulation of acceptable messages that’ll produce the desired behavioural chance
4. promotion of all these messages

Question 4

W hat were the key messages in the original agreed scientific basis of dental oral health produced by the BASCD and HEC?

Answer 4

1. Insisting on water fluoridation
2. Restrict sugar containing food and drinks to meal time only
3. Clean teeth and gums everyday with fluid toothpaste

Question 5

In 1996 which edition of the agreed scientific basis for oral health was released and what were the 2 parts it was split into?

Answer 5

The 4th edition 
Split into 2 parts:
1. Erosion included as a dental disease 
The social and geographic factors of dental caries 
Dental attendance (see dentist at least once a year)
2. Fluoridation and dietary supplements 
Enamel fluorosis 
Carcinogenic sugars 
Non carcinogenic sugars

Question 6

Give a summary of the 4th edition

Answer 6

1. Reduce the consumption and frequence of sugars
2. Brush and clean teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
3. Request you local water company to have an optimal level of fluoride
4. Have an oral exam annually

Question 7

What were the key messages of the 5th edition and what other sections did it include?

Answer 7

1. Reduce the consumption and frequency of sugars
2. Brush and clean teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
3. Request you local water company to have an optimal level of fluoride
4. Have an oral exam annually
   Inclided sections on:
   Oral cancers
   Advice for denture wearers
   Smoking cation
   1st aid for traumatised incisors
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