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Where There is No Dentist This book is certainly not intended to be the last word in community dental care. It is only a beginning. The author hopes to rewrite and improve the book with suggestions from readers. Where There Is No Dentist is a book about what people can do for themselves and each other to care for their gums and teeth. The book has 2 parts. The first part (Chapters 1-5) discusses teaching and learning about preventive care. It begins by encouraging the health worker to examine herself and her family. To be a good example is the best way to teach. The second part (Chapters 6-11) talks about diagnosing and treating common dental problems. It is especially for those who live where they cannot reach or afford a dentist. A poor neighborhood in the city can be as distant and neglected as a far-off village. This second part is intended mainly for health workers who have helped organize people to meet their own needs. Download the PDF

Dr. Gerard F. Judd's dental research and recommendations (on healingteethnaturally.com) ~ Dr. Gerard F. Judd is/was, among other things, a retired professor emeritus of chemistry, dental researcher and author of GOOD TEETH FROM BIRTH TO DEATH. The following are two excerpts and summaries from his former websites (where previously you could read even more details, incl. a FAQ, a list of Dr. Judd's 'educational books, reports and videotapes to save your teeth' and a 'problems and solutions grid to solve all your teeth-related problems').

Dental Emergencies By Douglas W. Stephens, D.D.S. Generally, when confronted by a dental emergency, you can only relieve the pain and give temporary treatment until the patient can see their dentist. Sometimes, however, fast prompt emergency treatment can spell the difference between permanently losing a tooth and saving it.

What to Do in a Dental Emergency When You're All Alone Check out Dr Dan's Dental Emergency page - he should know, working in Nebraska ;-)

MD0501-DENTAL  ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

MD0502-DENTAL MATERIALS

MD0503-DENTAL INSTRUMENT SETUPS

MD0511-ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY

STP 8-91E15-SM-TG Dental Tech & Dental Specialist Levels 1-5

AFMAN 44-158 Independent Duty Medical Technician Medical and Dental Treatment Protocols, USAF (PDF) See the Dental Protocols section

Check out Animated-Teeth.com for explanations and animations about dental topics and procedures!

EMERGENCY DENTAL KIT FOR TRAVELERS This is a page with the instructions for using the kit sold on the site. It appears to be an extensive and well thought out kit and sells for about $35. Considering the fact that my local grocer sells a 1-2 tooth temp filling kit for 8 bucks, the kit seems a bit of a bargain. This is not an actual endorsement, as we haven't obtained one ourselves - but it looks good. The kit includes:

The DIY Dentist
7 maladies of the mouth and how to treat them -- yourself
Edited by: Matt Bean
Originally from: Men's Health - Information on fitness, health, relationships, nutrition, weight-loss and muscle building.

SENSITIVE TEETH
Cause: Exposed nerve roots, often from receding gums.

Treatment: Lay off the whitening, tartar-control, and baking-soda toothpastes -- they're abrasive and can contain phosphates, which make teeth sensitive. Don't brush too hard, which can lead to recessed gums, says Sherri Worth, D.D.S., a celebrity cosmetic dentist. If pain persists, visit your dentist for a prescription fluoride treatment to toughen up your choppers.

LOST TOOTH
Causes: Dikembe Mutombo, inline skates, Jell-O shots, or all three

Treatment: Rinse it off and push it back in right away, then bite down gently on a soft cloth or moistened tea bag to hold it in place. Knocking out a tooth tears the periodontal ligaments, but some might still cling to the tooth. If reconnected early enough, they can reattach to the gums.

The tooth will feel strong in a few days and could be good as new in a month or two, says Dr. Worth. Want to make sure? See a dentist.

BURNED PALATE
Causes: Hot pizza, impatience

Treatment: Burning the roof of your mouth softens the tissue, making it more prone to infection, says Pia Lieb, D.D.S., a cosmetic dentist in New York City. She recommends using Kenalog in Orabase, a corticosteroid paste that creates a protective coating on the burn and speeds healing.

BURNED TONGUE
Cause: Hot coffee, improper flame-breathing technique

Treatment: Rinse your mouth with a solution of 1 teaspoon of salt and a cup of warm water. "It's actually very soothing," says Dr. Worth. The salt can draw infection to the surface of the tissue, where the body eliminates it, and salt helps neutralize the acidic environment that fosters bacteria.

JAW SORENESS
Cause: Possibly temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, which can lead to splitting headaches marked by pain radiating down the front of your ears to your jaw. The improper alignment of your jaw leads to unconscious grinding of the teeth, often at night.

Treatment: "Your muscles are looking to find comfort, so you move your jaw around constantly," Dr. Lieb says. Try sleeping on your side or back with a supportive pillow, instead of facedown.

CANKER SORE
Cause: There are numerous possible causes -- but Cap'n Crunch, Doritos, salsa, and other sharp and spicy foods can further irritate the sore. Avoid mixing them.

Treatment: Apply vegetable oil to a cotton ball and hold it against the sore three or four times a day. "The oil helps coat the sore and protect it from irritation," says Mary Ellen Camire, Ph.D., a Men's Health nutrition advisor.

CHIPPED OR CRACKED TEETH
Cause: Temperature disparity that occurs when you bite into hot food then swig an ice-cold drink. "Between the expansion and contraction, cracks will form on your enamel," says Richard Price, D.M.D., a consumer advisor for the American Dental Association.

Treatment: A chip can be the San Andreas Fault; your tooth can be California, sliding gently into the ocean. Or the chip or crack could simply leave you susceptible to infection and decay. A dentist can bond or seal the tooth, repairing chips while keeping your choppers safe from ending up a dental dead zone.

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