Preventive dentistry 3 articles

Preventive dentistry focuses on maintaining oral health and controlling disease risk through assessment, self-care, professional prevention and early intervention. Typical elements include fluoride use, plaque control, dietary counselling, risk-based recall, sealants, tobacco cessation and monitoring of early disease. It is not limited to a hygiene appointment or one product; the defining principle is to identify modifiable risks and preserve healthy tooth and periodontal structure before restorative, surgical or complex rehabilitative treatment becomes necessary.