title: Practical strategies for a plaque-control program.
abstract: With many patients the control of dental plaque is accepted as an important factor in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. However, for others, because this aspect of oral hygiene is not yet totally understood or accepted, plaque control programs often prove to be frustrating and too time-consuming for the general practitioner. This article provides some practical strategies to overcome common pitfalls in delivering a plaque-control program.
authors.affiliation: National University of Singapore.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ong
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology