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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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AIM-Universal Hellas A.e.b.e - Providing oral health information, delivered for teens, family and a special section for kids with games and fun staff.Also there is a page for professionals.
Meta Description: [ The number one Greek web site with all the information about healthy teeth and gum ]
Dental Kids - Providing services for kids by trained scientific and administrative staff; includes tips for healthy teeth and gums, addresses for locations in Attica and Ioannina, and FAQs.
Meta Description: [ Dental services for kids.Highly trained scientific and administrative staff.State of the art technology. ]
Dental-Clinic.gr - Providing oral health information and explanation of basic dental procedures such as prosthodontics,implantology and cosmetic dentistry delivered by Dr.Melas.
Neodent - The design and manufacture of dental equipment, providing servicing and maintenance after installation. Located in Thessaloniki and Athens.
Meta Description: [ NEODENT - DENTAL EQUIPMENT ]
Web Dental Office, Greece - Providing information on the mouth, teeth, dental tissues, teeth types, primary and permanent dentition.
Meta Description: [ Keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy. Dental advice, dental problems, oral hygiene... advice for children & dental games. ]
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