Oral hygiene maintenance is a key preventive strategy in dental care. This book provides an overview of dental hygiene procedures, patient education, and oral prophylaxis techniques. Topics include plaque control, scaling, polishing, and fluoride application. It also addresses hygiene practices in special populations and periodontal maintenance. Professional ethics, record-keeping, and patient motivation are also highlighted. The book is ideal for dental hygienists and preventive care providers.
Sefako Lebitsa is a senior academic with a strong foundation in preventive dentistry and oral health promotion. He has coordinated several community-based dental hygiene outreach programs and has trained numerous cohorts of dental hygiene professionals. His research interests include plaque control strategies, periodontal risk assessment, and oral health literacy. With multiple journal articles and technical manuals to his credit, he actively contributes to dental education reforms. He also consults on curriculum design and infection control protocols in hygiene training.