Outline of dentistry and oral health

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to dentistry and oral health:

Dentistry – branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body.^[1]

1 Essence of dentistry
2 Branches of dentistry
3 History of dentistry
4 General dentistry concepts
5 Dentistry lists
6 See also
7 References
8 External links

Essence of dentistry

Main articles: Dentistry and Oral health

Branches of dentistry

History of dentistry

Main article: History of dentistry

History of dental caries

General dentistry concepts

Barodontalgia
Biodontics
Bruxism
Calculus
Ceramics
Crown
Dental amalgam
Dental brace
Dental cavities
Dental notation
Dental phobia
Dental spa
Dental extraction
Dentin
Dental restoration
Floss
Fluoridation
Fluoride therapy
Gingivitis
Halitosis
Dental implants
Laboratory technology
Mouthwash
Nitrous oxide
Novocain, a Local anesthetic
Occlusion
Oral hygiene
Oral Irrigators
Orthodontics
Patron Saint of dentistry (Saint Apollonia)
Periodontitis
Plaque
Plaque remover
Regenerative dentistry
Teledentistry
Temporomandibular joint disease
Tooth
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Tongue cleaner
Xerostomia

Dentistry lists

Main article: List of oral health and dental topics

List of dentists

References

^ Dentistry Definitions, hosted on the American Dental Association website. Page accessed 30 May 2010. This definition was adopted the association's House of Delegates in 1997.

External links

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