Explains the importance of oral hygiene for people living with HIV, and their vulnerability to a variety of related oral health conditions. Acknowledges the reluctance of those with HIV to disclose their status to their oral health care provider.
Discusses how women's oral health needs change during the different stages of their lives, including puberty, menstruation, pregnangy, and menopause and post-menopause.
Forms an association of dental professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth and in the placement and maintenance of dental implants.
Using an evidence based strategy, report reveals findings on oral health care system in Victoria, Australia. Builds on the existing summaries of evidence based oral health promotion. Findings include the need to focus on increasing access to fluoride, sealants and strategies to enhance the development of personal skills in oral hygiene. Highlights the need for broader based oral health promotion in order to improve the oral health promotion knowledge of health providers and be able to effectively address the oral health promotion needs of special risk groups.
Highlights the importance of oral health to pregnant women and unborn children. Discusses common dental problems during pregnancy and the safety of dental treatment. Offers dietary and other advice.