List of basic dentistry topics

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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. 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. Basic topics in dentistry include:

Contents 1 Nature of dentistry 2 Branches of dentistry 3 History of dentistry 4 Basic dentistry concepts 5 Dentistry scholars 6 Leaders in dentistry 7 Dentistry lists 8 See also

[edit] Nature of dentistry

Main article: Dentistry

[edit] Branches of dentistry

Endodontics Orthodontics Prosthodontics Paediatric Periodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dento-maxillofacial Radiology Public Health Dentistry Oral Pathology Oral Medicine Special Needs Dentistry

[edit] History of dentistry

Main article: History of dentistry

[edit] Basic dentistry concepts

[edit] Dentistry scholars

[edit] Leaders in dentistry

[edit] Dentistry lists

Main article: List of dentistry topics

[edit] See also