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Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
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Branches of dentistry[edit | edit source]
- Oral surgery: the branch dealing with surgical treatment of oral and facial conditions.
- Orthodontics: focuses on correcting teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly.
- Periodontics: concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the gums.
- Prosthodontics: focuses on the design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial replacements for teeth and other parts of the mouth.
- Pediatric dentistry: dental care for children and adolescents.
Important procedures[edit | edit source]
- Dental fillings: a treatment to restore the function and morphology of missing tooth structure.
- Root canal: a treatment to save a badly infected or damaged tooth.
- Tooth extraction: the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone.
- Teeth whitening: cosmetic procedure to lighten teeth.
Common dental problems[edit | edit source]
- Dental cavities: permanent damage to teeth that leads to tiny holes.
- Gum disease: inflammation of the gum tissue.
- Tooth sensitivity: discomfort or pain in teeth when encountering certain substances and temperatures.
Dental equipment and tools[edit | edit source]
- Dental chair: a chair designed for the patient to sit in during dental procedures.
- Dental drill: a tool used to remove decay and shape the tooth.
- Dental x-ray: a type of radiography used to visualize internal structures of the oral cavity.
Dentistry and society[edit | edit source]
- Dental ethics: principles and values that guide the dental profession.
- Dental education: the teaching of dentistry to aspiring dentists.
- Dental associations: organizations that support and represent the dental profession, such as the american dental association.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- "Introduction to dentistry and the dental profession." american dental association.
- "Branches of dentistry." dental council of india.
- "Common dental procedures." world health organization.
External links[edit | edit source]
- American Dental Association official website
- Dental Council of india official website
- World Health Organization: oral health
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