title: [The use of the dental hygienist in the field of health education in pedodontics].
abstract: On the basis of legal regulations, the author discusses the use of the dental nurse specialized in dental and oral hygiene in paedodontics which is mainly supported by three pillars: dental and oral hygiene, fluoride application, and nutrition counselling. The effective use takes place in kindergartens and schools, special and rehabilitation centres, and depends upon good co-operation with the District Commission for Health Education on the one side, and the National Education Authorities on the other side.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003756:Dental Hygienists / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009724:Nurseries, Infant; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry; D012571:School Dentistry
vernacular_title: Der Einsatz der Fachschwester für Zahn- und Mundhygiene auf dem Geibet der Gesundheitserziehung in der Kinderstomatologie.