The role of the community pharmacist as a dental health adviser.

In this study 409 community pharmacists answered a questionnaire about the number and nature of their customers' inquiries regarding oral health and topics related to dentures. Three-quarters of respondents were asked, at least once a week, for advice on a wide range of such matters. The results indicate that pharmacists' knowledge is poor and it is therefore concluded that more material concerning oral health should be given in their undergraduate and postgraduate education. The general public would benefit substantially.