Props and Pitfalls in Oral Health Promotion in the Practice

From Volume 26, Issue 3, April 1999 | Pages 112-116

Authors

E.J. Kay

PhD, BDS, MPH, FDS RCPS

Professor of Dental Health Services Research, Dental School, Manchester

Articles by E.J. Kay

Abstract

Practitioners often become demoralized and demotivated with regard to promoting the oral health of their patients as, so often, their efforts appear to be fruitless. This paper examines the published evidence and draws on behavioural theory in order to help practitioners understand what help and support they can offer their patients in order to improve oral health.

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