Publisher's Synopsis
Nurses are in a prime position to assess and administer good oral care to patients in the hospital and in the wider community. This book progresses from basic practical care, including assessment, through to prevention and health promotion. Giving particular attention to at-risk groups, it raises the awareness and understanding of the importance of oral and dental disease. It provides the reader with the knowledge and skills to enable them to encourage, aid, assist and provide appropriate oral care.
