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Oral hygiene: past history and future recommendations
Article first published online: 6 APR 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2005.00114.x
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Sgan-Cohen, H. D. (2005), Oral hygiene: past history and future recommendations. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 3: 54–58. doi: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2005.00114.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 6 APR 2005
- Article first published online: 6 APR 2005
- Dates: Accepted 21 October 2004
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Keywords:
- dental public health;
- oral hygiene;
- preventive dentistry
Abstract:
Review of the dental literature reveals a changing emphasis attached to maintenance of optimal oral hygiene among patients over time. Moreover, a different relationship to this topic has been evident in the USA, Britain and Scandinavia. These changes, differences, and the rationale behind them, are described. The age of initiating oral hygiene practice and the optimal frequency of dental cleaning is discussed. Finally, recommendations are offered concerning oral hygiene promotion, both at the individual and community levels.