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Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures as it relates to human beings. A dentist is a doctor qualified to practice dentistry. more...

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In most countries, several years of training in a university (usually 4-8) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition are required to become a qualified dentist. The patron saint of dentists is Saint Apollonia, martyred in Alexandria by having all her teeth violently extracted.

The first dental school opened in Baltimore Maryland. The first dental school to affiliate with a university became part of Harvard.

General Dentistry (Aesthetic or Cosmetic Dentistry)

General Dental Practice includes most examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, and prevention of disease. The dentist and with the aide of other dental auxiliaries frequently uses X-rays and other equipment to ensure correct diagnosis and treatment planning. Treatment may include filling dental cavities, removing the nerves of teeth (R.C.T or Root Canal Treatment), treating diseases of the gums, removing teeth (Extraction), and replacing lost teeth with bridges and dentures (Dental Plates). Anesthesia is often used in any treatment that might cause pain. Teeth may be filled with Gold, Silver, Amalgam, or Cements, and with fused Porcelain Inlays. Dentists treat diseases of the mouth and gums such as trench mouth and Periodontitis. An important part of general dental practice is preventive dentistry. If a dentist examines a patient's teeth at regular intervals, a disease may be detected and treated before it becomes serious. Dentists also demonstrate proper methods of brushing and flossing the teeth. They may advise their patients about what food to eat or to avoid for good dental health. Dentists may also treat teeth with Fluorides or other substances to prevent decay.

Specialties

In addition to general dentistry, there are nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association and require 2-6 years of residency training after dental school. The specialties are:

Dental Public Health (study of dental epidemiology and social health policies),; Endodontics (root canal therapy),; Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (study, diagnosis, and often the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases),; Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases),; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (extractions and facial surgery),; Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (straightening of teeth),; Pedodontics (pediatric dentistry; i.e. dentistry for children),; Periodontics (treatment of gum disease),; Prosthodontics (replacement of missing facial anatomy by prostheses such as dentures, bridges and implants).;

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