Author/Editor		Borovšak-Bela, D
Title		Integrirano izvajanje zobozdravstvene preventive
Translated title		Integrated approach to preventive dental care
Type		članek
Source		In: Gregorič A, editor. Otrok s kronično črevesno boleznijo, bolečina pri otroku, zdravstveno varstvo otrok in mladine: organizacija, stroka, denar. Zbornik 15. srečanje pediatrov v Mariboru z mednarodno udeležbo in 2. srečanje medicinskih sester z mednarodno udeležbo; 2005 apr 15-16; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 166-8
Language		slo
Abstract		Modern findings about dental caries and gum diseases have contributed to a different approach to dentistry, especially in the field of child dental care. Childrens dentists were amongst the first to realise that fighting those diseases is best achieved with a strong and carefully planned prevention. Instead of the standard procedure of drilling, filling, and billing the main aim of modern dentistry is to preserve ones natural teeth and healthy periodontal tissue for as long as possible. The oral cavity is the entrance to our organism. It is responsible for vital bodily functions and shapes the appearance and self image of a person. Every malfunction or disease in the mouth influences our general health. As tooth decay, periodontal disease and a neglected oral cavity represent general medical and social problems, preventing them should be in the interest of all areas of medicine, health politics and education. Finding a suitable, solution should be of national interest. Everyone concerned about health should cooperate and thereby work towards an integrated approach to preventive dental care. An excellent preventive plan means well thought-out, responsible and economic behaviour: it is a long term investment into the individual as well as the society, and, consequently, an investment into HEALTH. We should not be aftraid of seeking long-term solutions and put our efforts into convincing those, who might think otherwise.
Descriptors		PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY HEALTH EDUCATION, DENTAL