Dentistry
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"Novocaine… Novocaine… Take a firm hold of the hypodermic needle." --"Dentist Sketch" (1969) Jack Nicholson at the dentist in The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) |
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Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures, and their impact on the human body.
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a medical professional who specializes in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and sometimes dental therapists.
See also
- Barodontalgia
- Biodontics
- Calculus
- Crown
- Dental amalgam
- Dental brace
- Dental cavities
- Dental extraction
- Dental fear
- Dental implants
- Dental laboratory
- Dental notation
- Dental restoration
- Dentin
- Fluoridation
- Fluoride therapy
- Gingivitis
- Halitosis
- Minimal intervention dentistry
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Oral hygiene
- Orthodontics
- Patron Saint of dentistry (Saint Apollonia)
- Special needs dentistry
- Periodontitis
- Plaque
- Toothache
- Xerostomia
Lists
- List of dentists
- List of oral health and dental topics
- List of dental schools in the United States
- Elmer S. Best Memorial Award