title: Even small interventions can improve oral health.
abstract: When resources are scarce, authors of articles appearing in health publications have questioned the effectiveness of traditional interventions as a means of improving oral health. The experience in Delicias, Honduras, indicates that the principles of BPOC (Basic Package of Oral Care) may provide quicker and better results.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health, University of Texas, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Lina
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vega
authors.forename: Frank J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Carberry
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003151:Community Health Centers; D019058:Community Networks; D004245:DMF Index; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D057087:Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003752:Dental Health Services; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006295:Health Resources / Q000458:organization & administration; D006721:Honduras; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009909:Oral Health
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D005459:Fluorides