Culture and Oral Health

This book provides an insight into cultural beliefs and traditions of the people who practice them and for the very pragmatic reason that many comprise examples of customs which directly give rise to pathology of the teeth and orofacial tissue. The level of dental health knowledge, ethnicity, deprivation, education, and the lifestyle and diet choices, all together could affect the oral health. Therefore, by recognizing the potential impact of cultural differences in the value of oral health practices, dental professionals must focus on culturally appropriate methods of enhancing utilization and improving the oral health of various ethnic groups.