Oral Health: diet and other factors

Abstract

Membership of the Task Force. Terms of Reference. Acknowledgments. Preface by the Chairman of the Task Force. Structures of the mouth. The oral microflora. Food components relevant to oral health. Dental caries - aetiology and pathogenesis. Dental caries-epidemiology in the UK. Dental caries-diet and nutrition. Tooth wear. Enamel defects. Periodontal diseases. Oral cancer. Oral soft tissue and salivary gland disease. The fetus. Infants and children. Older People. People living in areas of multiple deprivation. Culture and diet. Ill health and disease. General conclusions and recommendations. Glossary and abbreviations. References. Index.