Faculty of Health Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, UK.
Br Dent J. 2011 Dec 9;211(11):511-6. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.1001.
This paper questions the effectiveness of current oral health promoting activities in reducing social inequalities in oral health. An attempt is made to address the needs of dental professionals and nutritionists in communicating an understanding of biological aspects of the aetiology of caries and erosion. With a clear understanding of the disease process oral health promoters can possibly reduce social inequalities in oral health. A clear common message which satisfies both dental and nutritional professionals is presented. The issues of commonality and ambiguity are fundamental to effective behavioural/teaching practice. Currently the evidence base suggests that dietary messages are inconsistent and ambiguous. Therefore, a clear common and unambiguous dietary message, based on science, could go some way to improving oral health inequalities.
本文质疑当前促进口腔健康的活动在减少口腔健康方面的社会不平等方面的有效性。本文试图满足牙科专业人员和营养师在沟通龋齿和侵蚀病因的生物学方面的理解的需求。口腔健康促进者清楚地了解疾病过程，就有可能减少口腔健康方面的社会不平等。本文提出了一个既满足牙科专业人员又满足营养专业人员的明确共同信息。共性和歧义问题是有效行为/教学实践的基础。目前的证据基础表明，饮食信息是不一致和模糊的。因此，基于科学的明确、共同和明确的饮食信息，可以在一定程度上改善口腔健康的不平等。
