Growing Up Cavity Free:A Parent's Guide to Prevention
(Paperback: 147 pages March 1994)
by Stephen J. Moss
New York University, New York City. Easy-to-read text for parents
and parents-to-be on how to have children with strong, straight, healthy teeth.
Includes how to choose a
dentist and facts about orthodontia. Color and halftone illustrations.
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Dentistry Explained: A Patient Guide to Dental Implants
(Paperback: 26 pages Spiral edition, January 2001)
by Marvin L. Baer
Flip chart shows patients what to expect when getting dental implants.
Covers single and multiple tooth replacement, four implant retained overdenture,
screw retained denture, two implant retained overdenture, and frequently asked questions.
Full-color illustrations and large type. Wire-spiral binding.
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What Your Dentist Does to Keep the Dental Office Safe
(Paperback:32 pages June 1996)
by Michael Glick, Brian C. Muzyka
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Patient education booklet for the dentist's office. Cartoon illustrations.
Dental Care and Oral Health Sourcebook
(Hardcover: 600 pages September 2003)
by Amy L. Sutton
Basic Consumer Health Information About Dental Care,
Including Hygiene, Dental Visits, Pain Management,
Cavities, Crowns, Bridges, Dental Implants (Health Reference Series)
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Complete Book of Dental Remedies
A Guide to Safe and
Effective Relief to the Most Common Dental Problems Using Homemopathy,
Nutritional Supplements, Herbs and Conventional Dental Care
(Paperback: 220 pages January 1996)
by Flora Parsa Stay
Dental care is a part of health maintenance that is often overlooked.
A trip to the dentist for routine hygiene or treatment of a problem is often
a source of anxiety. Popular medical books are easy to find, but there are few books
on dentistry for lay readers. Written by a dentist interested in health education,
The Complete Book of Dental Remedies fills this gap in health collections.
The Perfect Smile: A Consumer's Guide to Dental Health and Cosmetic Dentistry
(Paperback: 160 pages January 30, 2004)
by James Doundoulakis, Warren Strugatch
This information-packed book covers all treatments and products available to today's consumer,
and explores the financial and insurance considerations, effectiveness, duration,
and risks of each. Topics include: tooth whitening, bleaching, bonding, porcelain veneers,
inlays, implants, crowns and bridges, orthodontic braces, personal dental hygiene, how to choose a dentist, new technologies, and more.
Consumer's Guide to Dentistry
(Hardcover: 214 pages October 15, 2001)
by Gordon J. Christensen
Table of Contents:
How to Use This Book: Finding Solutions to Your Oral Problems/
Divisions in Dentistry: Types of Dentists/
Finding the Right Dentist: What to Consider in Your Choice of Dentists/
Managed Care Programs in Dentistry: Managed Care/
Controlling Pain in Dentistry: Pain Control/
Infection Control in the Dental Office: Infection Control/
Endodontics: Root Canals, Dead Teeth, Inside of Teeth/
Esthetic Dentistry: Cosmetic Dentistry: Improving Your Smile/
Oral Challenges of the Mature Person: Geriatric Dentistry/
Implant Dentistry: Substitutes for Tooth Roots Placed into Your Jaw/
Occlusion: You Bite, Temporomandibular Joints, Temporomandibular Dysfunction/
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology, Oral Madicine: Disases and Surgery Related to the Oral and Facial Areas/
Orthodontics: Straightening Teeth/
Pediatric Dentistry: Dentistry for Children/
Periodontics: Gums and Bone Surronding Teeth/
Prosthodontics, Fixed: Crowns (Caps) or Bridges Cemented Onto Teeth/
Prosthodontics, Removable: Dentures Replacing All or Some Teeth/
Restorative or Operative Dentistry: Fillings for Teeth/
Preventing the Need for Dental Treatment: Protecting Against Future Problems/