Where There is No Dentist....Hesperian

Hesperian has a new announcement....

"At Hesperian Health Guides, we work hard to keep our books up-to-date with reliable medical information and resource listings.  Today we are happy to announce that an updated version of our one-of-a-kind book, Where There Is No Dentist, is available -- and it still costs less than $15.00! As always, the book provides straightforward, step-by-step dental instruction as well as creative ways to promote oral hygiene to young children, students, and adults.

What do trainers of community health workers have to say about Where There Is No Dentist?

Our organization has three international health project sites -- in Nicaragua, Bolivia and Mozambique. I purchased copies for each location. Our community health workers teach basic health services and prevention messages to rural communities. More than 100,000 people in these countries participate in our public health campaigns, including caring for your teeth to prevent future extractions. There is no affordable dental care for 95% of the population in any of these countries. This makes prevention all the more important. And when a dentist isn't available, a community health worker can use this resource to guide a villager toward a basic solution. --Program Director, Esperança, Inc.

 

Highlights of the updated 2012 edition include: 

• A new section on Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART), a permanent method to fill cavities without the use of an expensive dental drill
• Updated information on where to get other training materials, resources, and dental supplies

Hesperian is a small nonprofit and depends on your support to keep our books updated. Consider purchasing a book or making a donation today.

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