1. Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry.
2. The Development and Structure of Dental Plaque (A Bacterial Biofilm), Calculus, and Other Tooth-Adherent Organic Materials.
3. The Developing Carious Lesion.
4. The Role of Dental Plaque in the Etiology and Progress of Periodontal Disease.
5. Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods.
6. Dentifrices, Mouth Rinses, and Chewing Gums.
7. Supplemental Oral Health Self-Care.
8. Water Fluoridation.
9. Topical Fluoride Therapy.
10. Pit-and-Fissure Sealants.
11. Oral Biologic Defenses in Tooth Demineralization and Remineralization.
12. Caries Activity Testing.
13. Periodontal Disease Prevention.
14. Sugar and Other Sweeteners.
15. Nutrition, Diet, and Oral Conditions.
16. Understanding Human Motivation.
17. Dental Public Health Programs.
18. Preventive Oral Health in Early Childhood.
19. Oral Health Promotion in Schools.
20. Preventive Oral Health Care for Compromised Individuals.
21. Geriatric Dental Care.
22. Primary Preventive Dentistry in a Hospital Setting.
23. Rationale, Guidelines, and Procedures for Prevention of the Plaque Diseases.
