DENTISTRY

Dentistry

Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures, and their impact on the human body. To the layman, dentistry tends to be perceived as being focused primarily on human teeth, though it is not limited strictly to this. Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Doctors who practice dentistry are known as dentists. The dentist's supporting team – which includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists – aids in providing ...

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dentistry

Noun

  1. The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.
  2. Operations performed on teeth and adjoining areas such as drilling, filling cavities and placing crowns and bridges.
  3. A dental surgery, an operation on the teeth.
  4. A place where dental operations are performed.


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