1 Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry. -- 2 The Development and Structure of Dental Plaque (A Bacterial Biofilm), Calculus, and other Tooth-Adherent Organic Materials. -- 3 The Developing Carious Lesion. -- 4 The Role of Dental Plaque in the Etiology and Progress of Periodontal. -- 5 Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods. -- 6 Dentifrices, Mouthrinses, and Chewing Gums. -- 7 Oral-Health Self-Care Supplemental Measures to Complement Toothbrushing. -- 8 Water Fluoridation. -- 9 Topical Fluoride Therapy. -- 10 Pit-and-Fissure Sealants. -- 11 Oral Biologic Defenses in Tooth Demineralization and Remineralization. -- 12 Caries Risk Assessment and Caries Activity Testing. -- 13 Periodontal Disease Prevention: Facts, Risk Assessment, and Evaluation. -- 14 Sugar and Other Sweeteners. -- 15 Nutrition, Diet, and Oral Conditions. -- 16 Understanding Human Motivation for Behavior Change. -- 17 Dental Public-Health Programs. -- 18 Preventive Oral-Health in Early Childhood. -- 19 Oral-Health Promotion in Schools. -- 20 Preventive Oral-Health Care for Compromised Individuals. -- 21 Geriatric Dental Care. -- 22 Primary Preventive Dentistry in a Hospital Setting. -- 23 Rationale, Guidelines, and Procedures for Prevention of the Plaque Diseases.

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