Cultures of Oral Health – Discourses, Practices, and Theory (2023) Claire L. Jones

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This important edited volume brings together leading scholars to address global oral health, analyzing how theory, practice, and discourse have shaped it in the modern period. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from sociology, history, and dentistry, the book examines the role of various actors—including the dental profession, the state, charities, and the media—in shaping oral health and highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary work focused on oral health and society.