Oral Epidemiology - A Textbook on Oral Health Conditions, Research Topics and Methods
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| Verlag | Springer |
| Auflage | 2021 |
| Seiten | 536 |
| Format | 21,2 x 2,6 x 28,2 cm |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| Reihe | Textbooks in Contemporary Dentistry |
| ISBN-10 | 3030501256 |
| EAN | 9783030501259 |
| Bestell-Nr | 03050125A |
This intermediate textbook on oral epidemiology is designed to meet the needs of advanced students in the fields of Dentistry and Oral Health and dentists in the early stages of their career. Readers will find detailed information on the epidemiology of individual diseases and disorders and on hot topics and methods in oral health research. The extensive first part of the book explores the international epidemiological literature regarding a wide range of conditions, from dental caries and periodontal diseases to halitosis and malocclusions. In each case, the prevalence, disease-specific measures, and associated factors are identified. Attention is then focused on cutting-edge research topics in oral epidemiology, such as the intriguing mechanisms linking oral diseases and chronic general diseases, life course epidemiology, and the role of socioeconomic determinants of oral health. The final part of the book is devoted to description of the epidemiological methods and tools applie d inthe field of oral health. Here, the coverage includes validation of questionnaires, data collection and data analyses, and systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
Oral Health Diseases and Disorders: The Contribution of Epidemiology to Oral Health Research.- Global Burden of Oral Diseases.- Nationwide Oral Health Surveys.- Dental Caries.- Periodontal Diseases.- Malocclusions.- Orofacial Pain.- Dental Fluorosis.- Dental Trauma.- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.- Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate.- Enamel Defects.- Oral Cancer.- Tooth Wear.- Tooth Loss.- Halitosis.- Soft Tissue Lesions. Hot Topics in Oral Health Research: Causal Inference in Oral Health.- Socioeconomic Inequalities in Oral Health.- Life Course Oral Health Epidemiology.- Sugar Consumption and Oral Health.- Oral Health Related Quality of Life.- Ecosocial Oral Health Epidemiology.- Use of Primary Care Settings to Collect Epidemiology Data in Oral Health.- Big Data in Oral Health.- Epigenetic in Oral Health.- The Oral Microbiome.- Evaluation of Complex Intervention in Oral Health.- The Relationship Between Periodontal Diseases and Chronic Diseases.- Dental Health Services Epidemiol ogy.- Bioethics of Epidemiological Oral Health Studies.- Epidemiology, Polices and Public Oral Health.- Teaching Oral Epidemiology. Methods in Oral Health Research: Instruments of Data Collection in Oral Health.- Validation of Questionnaires in Oral Health Research.- Reliability and Validity of Diagnostic Tests in Oral Health.- Analysing and Reporting Oral Health Epidemiological Data.- Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Oral Health Research.
Rezension:
"The book is structured into three sections. ... For dentists looking to engage with broader oral health challenges, the textbook is a valuable read. ... It is a recommended addition to the libraries of dental practitioners, academics, public health professionals, and policymakers alike. (Habib Benzian, British Dental Journal, Vol. 238 (4), February, 2025)
