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
Main articles:
Dentistry and
Oral health[edit] Branches of dentistry
[edit] History of dentistry
- Main article: History of dentistry
[edit] General dentistry concepts
[edit] Dentistry lists
- Main article: List of oral health and dental topics
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