Where There Is No Dentist

I was looking to expand my library of self sufficient type books. Really I accidentally ordered this one when ordering the doctor one. I haven't really read it, but took some time to thumb through, look it over pretty closely and read a few excerpts that interested me. Enough, at least, to decide it's a keep rather than a return. It has alot of great information that would be helpful along with some pretty decent illustrations. Really for anyone building their one library it's a great addition.

This book freaks out my wife. It's very thorough and helpful. Still looking for how to replace teeth with one long curvy tooth, no gaps. It's good to have but I hope I never have to use the info in this book. 5 star, would and do recommend.

Necessary Book. But it.

This book is frequently recommended by "Preppers" as a good resource to have in one's library. The day may come when a person just flat does not have the money to pay a dentist or has no access to one. This book gives thorough instruction on the basics of taking care of your teeth and helpful hints on what can be done to treat dental problems. This book was designed originally for use by international health care workers, missionaries, etc. Part One is : Learning and teaching about teeth and gums. Part Two is: Treating Dental Problems. The chapters in this section are: Examination and Diagnosis; Treating some common problems:; Scaling teeth; Injecting inside the mouth; Cement fillings; and Taking out a tooth. The Reference pages include: The Dental Kit (Medicines, Instruments, and Supplies); Records, reports and surveys: Story telling (about dental care for pregnant women); Dental Health Teaching Materials; Vocabulary; and Index. The book is prolifically illustrated in black and white drawings which are very helpful. All in all, I believe it is thorough enough, and explained simply enough for anyone to be able to deal with emergency dental care in a situation where one has no access to a certified dentist, such as when SHTF. I am relieved to have it as a reference book for just such a possible scenario.

Very interesting and educational book

The book gives detailed information on how to educate people about dental health and how to treat dental damage to teeth in a variety of ways. The only thing I found odd was a section suggesting using the most advanced and expensive form of dental filling for filling teeth as a semi permanent solution where no drill is available. There may be a good reason, but I'm a little unclear why. Perhaps the much less expensive silver amalgam filling, which can be purchased for about one dollar per filling, will not hold without a properly prepared and drilled hole to put it into. Very easy language making it easy to understand for people with no dental background.

No connection to dentistry, bought for informational purposes only. Well worth the general insight into dentistry ! If out in never never land, only help.

helpful book

I received the 2010 edition, not 2019 as advertised. I returned it.

This is a very useful book if you are planning an expedition to a remote area, live in a remote area or want to be prepared for SHTF/TEOTWAWKI The written word within is easy to understand - almost written for someone reading it as their second language - but that is a big positive, as the person reading this book will unlikely be a dental professional. The diagrams are clear and complement the text. Another good feature about this book is that it gives plenty of advice and tips on teaching oral health in the community, to prevent oral decay in the first place. Highly recommended - 5*'s

医療環境（歯科も含む）が悪いのは発展途上国だけでないです。 日本でも山間地、沿岸などアクセスの悪い所では歯医者さんにたやすく通院できません。 そういう時にアドバイスを行うのに最適な本とお思います。

Easy to follow, handy book

The first 1/4 of the book is about teaching, but the middle and last parts are very very good, and will make up for the NGO stuff at the start. Great practical info on how to DIY dental in an emergency with almost nothing else about. Best of all it tells you what you need to get ahead of time, just in case.... A few cheap items and you are good to go.