Biomedical subjects

A M Fokker

Publications and source records attributed to A M Fokker.

5 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1995

[Nutrition education in dentistry].

Reduction of the number of sugar containing snacks is the most important nutritional measure to prevent dental caries. Frequent use of acid food and drinks can lead to erosion of the enamel. Snacks containing as little fat and as much complex carbohydrates and rough materials as possible are preferred. In nutrition education, general principles of health education, such as attention for personal and social circumstances, have to be kept in mind. Prolonged use of the nursing bottle containing sugar-rich drinks must be prevented. Attention is needed for young people who frequently use soft drinks, sportsmen and women, people with a special dietary pattern, 'grazing' people and people with an illness or handicap.

Dental Caries↗

PubMed1994

[The electric toothbrush. Present situation].

During the last decade several electric toothbrushes have been introduced with an innovative brushing technique. Scientific research indicates that after proper oral hygiene instruction these toothbrushes can be more effective than a manual toothbrush. This increased efficacy is mainly caused by an improved plaque removal from the proximal surfaces. Besides effectiveness, reasons such as facility and boosting of motivation can be reasons to advise the use of an electric toothbrush. However, these secondary arguments have sofar not been supported by scientific data.

Dental Plaque↗

PubMed1994

[Nutrition education and oral health].

At present, reduction of the consumption of fat is the main issue in nutritional education. However, this can lead to an increased consumption of mono- and disaccharides and, as a result, to increased dental caries. Individual variations in the susceptibility of caries make it necessary to differentiate the advice for the consumption of snacks between meals. Generally, consumption of complex carbohydrates, such as bread or bread products, can be advised as an alternative for fat and sugar containing snacks. Sugar-free products can also be advised, but not unlimited because of the laxative effect of sorbitol. To prevent tooth erosion the frequent consumption of fruits and fruit juices should be discouraged.

Dental Caries↗

PubMed1994

[Efficient preventive dentistry. Concluding article].

In this concluding article by the Dutch Advisory Council on Prevention of Oral Diseases, the relative importance of various aspects of prevention is sorted out. A guideline is presented to dentists, dental hygienists and oral health educators, regarding the contents of an efficient and comprehensive package of basic preventive measures. Subsequently, supplementary measures of prevention are discussed, which should be considered for certain age categories and high-risk groups. Top priority is attributed to regular mechanical cleansing of the dentition, combined with daily administering of fluoride.

Fluorides↗

PubMed1993

[Promotion of oral health in the elderly. Use of a videotape].

In dentistry dental health promotion of elderly people will be of growing interest. General health promotion is subdivided in two components: education and structural interventions. Stereotypes, dominating both (dental) health care providers and elderly people, are barriers for manifestation of elderly people's dental information needs. A recently developed videotape can be used as a start of such a structural intervention.

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