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'''Dentistry''' is a specialty in [[medicine]], which is practiced by a dentist. Dentists find out what's wrong, fix, and help prevent problems with [[teeth]]. A dentist has other people that help him with their job. Dental hygienists help people keep their teeth clean. A dental assistant helps the dentist when they are treating a patient. Dental surgeons will perform [[surgery]] to fix large or dangerous problems with people's teeth. There are also dentists called [[orthodontist]]s, who can move people's teeth using [[braces]]. Dental surgeons and orthodontists are called specialists.
'''Dentistry''' is a specialty in [[medicine]], which is practiced by a dentist. Dentists find out what's wrong, fix, and help prevent problems with [[teeth]]. A dentist has other people that help him with their job. Dental hygienists help people keep their teeth clean. A dental assistant helps the dentist when they are treating a patient. Dental surgeons will perform [[surgery]] to fix large or dangerous problems with people's teeth. There are also dentists called [[orthodontist]]s, who can move people's teeth using [[dental braces|braces]]. Dental surgeons and orthodontists are called specialists.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nationaldentistregistry.com/ |title=National Dentist Registry |access-date=2015-10-25 |archive-date=2015-11-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108175253/http://nationaldentistregistry.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Dental specialties==
==Dental specialties==
* Dental public health - The study of dental [[epidemiology]] and social health.
* Dental public health - The study of dental [[epidemiology]] and social health.
* Endodontics - The study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the [[dental pulp]].
* [[Endodontics]] - The study, [[diagnosis]], and treatment of [[disease]]s of the [[dental pulp]].<ref>Walton, R. E., & Torabinejad, M. (2002). Principles and practice of endodontics. Saunders,.</ref>
* Oral [[pathology]] - The study, diagnosis, and sometimes the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases.
* Oral [[pathology]] - The study, diagnosis, and sometimes the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases.<ref>Regezi, J. A., Sciubba, J., & Jordan, R. C. (2016). Oral pathology: clinical pathologic correlations. [[Elsevier]] Health Sciences.</ref><ref>Rajendran, R. (2009). Shafer's textbook of oral pathology. Elsevier India.</ref><ref>Soames, J. V., & Southam, J. C. (2005). Oral pathology. [[Oxford University Press]].</ref>
* Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - The study interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
* Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - The study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
* Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Tooth extractions, dental implants, and facial surgery.
* Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Tooth extractions, dental implants, and facial surgery.
* Orthodontics - The straightening of teeth.<ref>Graber, L. W., Vanarsdall, R. L., Vig, K. W., & Huang, G. J. (2016). Orthodontics-e-book: current principles and techniques. Elsevier Health Sciences.</ref><ref>Proffit, W. R., Fields, H. W., Larson, B., & Sarver, D. M. (2018). Contemporary orthodontics-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences.</ref>
* Orthodontics - The straightening of teeth.
* Periodontics - Dentists which specialize in the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease<ref>Wilson Jr, T. G., & Kornman, K. S. (2003). Fundamentals of periodontics. Quintessence Publ..</ref>
* Periodontics
* Pediatric dentistry - Dentistry for [[children]]...<ref>Koch, G., Poulsen, S., Espelid, I., & Haubek, D. (Eds.). (2017). Pediatric dentistry: a clinical approach. John Wiley & Sons.</ref><ref>Cameron, A. C., & Widmer, R. P. (2013). Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.</ref>
* Pediatric dentistry - Dentistry for children.
* Prosthodontics - Dentures, bridges and the restoration of implants. Some prosthodontists train more in "oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics", to learn how to replace missing facial parts, such as ears, etc.
* Prosthodontics - [[Dentures]], bridges and the restoration of implants. Some prosthodontists train more in "oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics", to learn how to replace missing facial parts, such as ears, eyes, noses, etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naturalremedyideas.com/canker-sores-on-tongue/|title=How to Get Rid of Canker Sores on Tongue|publisher=www.naturalremedyideas.com|accessdate=15 March 2016|archive-date=15 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315163550/http://naturalremedyideas.com/canker-sores-on-tongue/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Other websites==
==Other websites==
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*[http://www.dentistry.co.uk Information for UK dental professionals]
*[http://www.dentistry.co.uk Information for UK dental professionals]
*[http://www.ada.org/ The American Dental Association]
*[http://www.ada.org/ The American Dental Association]
*[http://www.goodsmile.com.au// Good Smile Dental]
*[http://nationaldentistregistry.com/ National Dentist Registry] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108175253/http://nationaldentistregistry.com/ |date=2015-11-08 }}
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:08, 6 May 2024

A dentist and her assistant treating a patient.

Dentistry is a specialty in medicine, which is practiced by a dentist. Dentists find out what's wrong, fix, and help prevent problems with teeth. A dentist has other people that help him with their job. Dental hygienists help people keep their teeth clean. A dental assistant helps the dentist when they are treating a patient. Dental surgeons will perform surgery to fix large or dangerous problems with people's teeth. There are also dentists called orthodontists, who can move people's teeth using braces. Dental surgeons and orthodontists are called specialists.[1]

Dental specialties

[change | change source]
  • Dental public health - The study of dental epidemiology and social health.
  • Endodontics - The study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp.[2]
  • Oral pathology - The study, diagnosis, and sometimes the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases.[3][4][5]
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - The study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Tooth extractions, dental implants, and facial surgery.
  • Orthodontics - The straightening of teeth.[6][7]
  • Periodontics - Dentists which specialize in the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease[8]
  • Pediatric dentistry - Dentistry for children...[9][10]
  • Prosthodontics - Dentures, bridges and the restoration of implants. Some prosthodontists train more in "oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics", to learn how to replace missing facial parts, such as ears, eyes, noses, etc.[11]

Other websites

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References

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  1. ↑ "National Dentist Registry". Archived from the original on 2015-11-08. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  2. ↑ Walton, R. E., & Torabinejad, M. (2002). Principles and practice of endodontics. Saunders,.
  3. ↑ Regezi, J. A., Sciubba, J., & Jordan, R. C. (2016). Oral pathology: clinical pathologic correlations. Elsevier Health Sciences.
  4. ↑ Rajendran, R. (2009). Shafer's textbook of oral pathology. Elsevier India.
  5. ↑ Soames, J. V., & Southam, J. C. (2005). Oral pathology. Oxford University Press.
  6. ↑ Graber, L. W., Vanarsdall, R. L., Vig, K. W., & Huang, G. J. (2016). Orthodontics-e-book: current principles and techniques. Elsevier Health Sciences.
  7. ↑ Proffit, W. R., Fields, H. W., Larson, B., & Sarver, D. M. (2018). Contemporary orthodontics-e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
  8. ↑ Wilson Jr, T. G., & Kornman, K. S. (2003). Fundamentals of periodontics. Quintessence Publ..
  9. ↑ Koch, G., Poulsen, S., Espelid, I., & Haubek, D. (Eds.). (2017). Pediatric dentistry: a clinical approach. John Wiley & Sons.
  10. ↑ Cameron, A. C., & Widmer, R. P. (2013). Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
  11. ↑ "How to Get Rid of Canker Sores on Tongue". www.naturalremedyideas.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2016.


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