description: Completely revised, updates , and expanded, the new 5 th edition looks at the social context of dentistry and dental practice in a rapidly-changing world. It provides a comprehensive examination of dentistrys social and professional role, the epidemiology of oral diseases, prevention, and the provision of care. Concisely written, the New Edition includes more coverage than previous editions...is divided into more chapters for easy reference...and is profusely illustrated with tables and graphics. Features chapters on providing dental care tot he American public, discussing topics such as dental insurance, HMOs, managed care, public programs, the pros and cons of private fee-for-service, and more. Reviews the distribution of oral disease at a level of detail that no other text has.
language: English
title: Dentistry, Dental Practice, and the Community
titlecomplete: Dentistry, Dental Practice, and the Community
ratings_count: 9
publisher: Saunders