Allies of Health in Oral Health Promotion

Allies of Health in Oral Health Promotion

Question: As a future Oral Health Professional, why is it important to involve “Allies of Health” in Oral Health Promotion?

Consider the following as you formulate your essay : (use each topic as a subheading in the report)

– The role of each allied health worker

– Prevention strategies in addressing the community health problem

– Communication & networking

– The difference between Health Education and Health Promotion

– Incorporation of the Common Risk Factor Approach

– Integration of the 5 principles of the Ottawa Charter

Also add an introduction and a final paragraph at the end of the report to conclude the essay.

Attached is my marking criteria outlines. Please review this.

Include AT LEAST 10 resources for references.

Recommended Readings:

Hawe, Degeling and Hall
Evaluating Health Promotion: A health workers guide
Publisher: MacLennan and Petty (an imprint of Elsevier Australia)

Murray John J, Nunn June H, Steele James G. (2003)
Prevention of Oral Disease
4th Edition. Oxford University Press

Nutbeam D and Harris E
Theory in a Nutshell: A practical guide to health promotion theories
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd

WHO, 2003, Social determinants of health: the solid facts. 2nd edition. Wilkinson, R. & Marmot,M. (eds). World

Allies of Health in Oral Health Promotion