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- ''This article is about the dental profession. For tooth care, see oral hygiene.
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. The patron saint of dentists is Saint Apollonia, martyred in Alexandria by having all her teeth violently extracted.
Specialties
There are nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association and require 2-6 years of residency training after dental school. The specialties are Dental Public Health (study of dental epidemiology and social health policies), Endodontics (root canal therapy), Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (study, diagnosis, and often the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases), Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (extractions and facial surgery), Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (straightening of teeth), Pedodontics (pediatric dentistry; i.e. dentistry for children), Periodontics (treatment of gum disease), Prosthodontics (replacement of missing facial anatomy by prostheses such as dentures, bridges and implants).
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Just passed a sign for Painless Dentistry... As opposed to "this is gonna hurt like hell dentistry"? Hmm...Guess they must have good drugs.
JeeNeeBee (Jeannie B) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:56:11 -0000
Just passed a sign for Painless Dentistry... As opposed to "this is gonna hurt like hell dentistry"? Hmm...Guess they must have good drugs.
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harpeyton (Falicia Tabetha) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:28:14 -0000
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harpeyton (Falicia Tabetha) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:28:11 -0000
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UK - Dental study to change face of NHS dentistry: A dental school has scooped funding for its innovative resea.. http://bit.ly/27lbo8
DentalCareDDS (Tera Jamison) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:06:21 -0000
UK - Dental study to change face of NHS dentistry: A dental school has scooped funding for its innovative resea.. http://bit.ly/27lbo8
@nsalonga wow sean's parents are at the same dentistry as me and they just asked if I was your brother LOL
MrMayus (MrMayus) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:54:55 -0000
@nsalonga wow sean's parents are at the same dentistry as me and they just asked if I was your brother LOL
@jovannastanley I'm a fan of dentistry & other medical advances. 200 years ago, I'd be cross-eyed & badly snaggle-toothed
taracuda (TaraCuda) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:46:54 -0000
@jovannastanley I'm a fan of dentistry & other medical advances. 200 years ago, I'd be cross-eyed & badly snaggle-toothed
Associates Dental Surgeons - Provides cosmetic dentistry and dental implants, orthodontics, endodontics and CO2 laser dentistry.
Association of Orthodontists - Information about orthodontics and dentistry in Singapore and Malaysia.
Gental Dental Group - A partnership of dentists along River Valley, this site lists their services and contact details.
Lee and Ong Dental - General practice. Includes list of services, office information, and appointment form.
National Dental Centre - The website presents information about the centre, registration and services
Singapore Dental Association - The professional union for Singaporean dentists, this site also provides a calendar of upcoming events, and a contact list of members and the council.
Singapore Dental Health Foundation - A charitable organization working to increase dental awareness and promote dental health - health talks, preventive dental care and contact information available here.
Smile Makers Dental Clinic - General dental practice in Serangoon Gardens, including fees, hours and location map. Examples of work done and features dental care articles.
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Tay and Partners Dental Surgeons - As well as listing the dentists and providing a site map of their practice along Orchard Road and Raffles Place, this site also provides emergency contact details.
Meta Description: [ One of the longest established dental practices in Singapore ]
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