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Where There Is No Dentist

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The series of books that started with "Where there is no doctor" is wonderful and useful.

I imagine the where there is no dentist is no exception. BUT there is a 2009 edition that is much more up to date and has greatly expanded, AND the entire book is available for download FREE on the Hesperian Foundation website (slong with FREE downloads of all there other excellent series including Where there is no doctor. Many translations into obscure languages are also available) At least go to the Hesperian website before buying this older version. AMAZON you need to update your list to reflect this latest update. Richard Creagan MD

Where there is no Dentist by Murray Dickson is an excellant book for those traveling in remore areas of the world. Information in the book will allow the non dental care person to give emergency care to those they may come in contact with in third world countries as well as themselves or companions. This book and a small dental kit will get one through the journey and back to civilization with reduced or "cured" pain fron the dental demons.

Too bad there are'nt more writer's of the same mind, filling in the gap between costly expertise andlayman srticture. The book is a well-balanced workbetween hand drawn illustrationsand simple, succinct text, explaining procedures for teeth cleaning,pulling, simple filling, brokenteeth, etc., to the uneducated, 3rd -worldvillage healthcare worker, anddescribes how to construct the necessary instruments and materialsout of what bits can be found at hand, for all the procedures. At one end, we pay for the dentist's scent & muzak, at the other, with this book, they discardthe intervening fluff and tripeand get something done themslves. Actually, the book deals with poorer standards than readersanywhere else would like to seeaddressed.

A good book that no survivalist should be without. In short it further convinced me that I need to floss and care for my teeth to the maximum of my ability but it gives a lot of tips if you find yourself without modern American dentistry. A good addition to my bookshelf.

This is a very good book to have on hand if the economy collapses and things go south here in the U.S. We also own the companion book, "Where There Is No Doctor", and it's an excellent resource as well.

I don't like to leave negative reviews, but I was sorely disappointed with this book and it's counterpart, "Where there is no doctor". It is deefinately written at the most basic level, almost insultingly so...things like "clean your teeth daily", while providing ways to make toothbrushes, but completely leaving out which plants would work (very well) to keep the bacteria count down. Same thing for pain and other items. Still, it has it's place as a very general reference that even your children could follow should you become disabled.

This is a well-written book for the lay person who may be in the field and need to help someone with a dental problem. It has useful bits of education for those who don't know about dental hygiene and is detailed enough to help with a minor dental emergency, as well as lets you know when you need to send the person for further eval. It's a good companion to Where there is no Doctor for those who work in developing nations. Highly recommended.

Where There Is No Dentist by Murray Dickson is a basic, yet informative, book about many common aspects of dental care including basic hygiene, ailments, and treatment. This review is based on the 2011, 14th printing (updated) version. You can download the lasted version of this book for free in a .PDF format by going to the Hesperian website. They also have other books that you can download for free such as Where There Is No Doctor.

Where There Is No Dentist is designed for village & neighborhood health workers and dental technicians working in third world countries that have limited or no access to dental care. For those living in a first world country or a developed nation where you have access to dental care this book is not really designed for such situations and will provide minimal value. I got this book to obtain basic information and treatment options for common dental problems that may be encountered when backpacking or camping in a remote location where emergency dental care may be hours or days away depending on the circumstances. I wanted to obtain information should a tooth get knocked out, a dental filling comes loose, or other potential dental problem arises. Some of the common ailments discussed in this book include: cavities, abscess, infected sinus, tooth injuries, loose tooth, broken jaw, dislocated jaw, pain in joint area, sores, tumors, etc.

The book is written in a very basic way that is easy for non-medical professionals to understand. As long as you understand the scope of Where There Is No Dentist and it fits your needs I think you will get some useful and relevant information from this book should you encounter a dental problem.

This self-help book is well written and should prove to be a wonderful resource in
case we cannot get to our dentist. It came well packaged and quickly sent.

This book is Amazing. So much info ! I FEEL I could go help a 3rd world country just by reading this ! (OR JUsT wAIT TILL IT HaPPENs TO US)