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. Dentistry is a branch of medicine. 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.

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

[edit] Essence of dentistry

[edit] Branches of dentistry

• Endodontics
• Orthodontics
• Minimal intervention dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Pediatric
• Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Dento-maxillofacial Radiology
• Oral Pathology
• Oral Medicine

[edit] History of dentistry

Main article: History of dentistry

• History of dental caries

[edit] 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

[edit] Dentistry lists

Main article: List of oral health and dental topics

• List of dentists

[edit] See also

Dentistry portal

• Dentistry.com

[edit] External links

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• History of Dentistry in the 20th Century by the ADA
• Ancient dentistry discovered
• Dental Issues Q&A Forum on USA Today's "Talk Today"
• Ask Dr.A - patient resource journal
• Dental Student Site
• Drugs in dentistry