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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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British Dental Association - A national professional association for dentists. Much information is password restricted for members only. Directory of dentists available.
British Dental Health Foundation - The BDHF is a charity dedicated to raising public awareness of dental and oral health and promoting good dental health practices
British Society for Oral Medicine - For professionals involved in care of disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Cosmetic Dentistry in UK - News and information about teeth whitening, invisalign, dental implants, porcelain veneers, and other types of cosmetic dentistry.
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Dental Education Resources on the Web: DERWeb - Sheffield University dental web site with educational material, dental images, jobs, conferences and career information.
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Dental Practice Board - Statutory body covering England and Wales for the payment of dentists under the NHS.
Dental Vocational Training Authority - Aims to enhance clinical and administrative competence and promote high standards through relevant postgraduate training to meet the needs of unsupervised general dental practice.
Meta Description: [ NHS Dental Vocational Training Authority (DVTA) - postgraduate dental continuing education, dental schools, deaneries and VT schemes for dental students and vocational dental practitioners ]
DentalGuide - Links to dental practices, suppliers, manufacturers, labs and academic web sites.
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General Dental Practitioners Association - Promoting the interests of dentists in general practice, providing support, advice and representation at all levels.
Integrated Dental Holdings - Has practices across the UK. Includes details of services offered. [Flash]
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James Hull Associates - Chain of dental practices in England and South Wales. Includes branch locator.
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Orthoworld - Company with orthodontics practices in England and Scotland. Includes practice locations, service information, vacancies and company profile.
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Team for Advanced Oral Implants - Information about experts who deal with the growing number of dental patients requiring implants to help restore their quality of life.
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The Fresh Breath Centre - Specialising in the clinical measurement, diagnosis and treatment of oral malodour. Includes a QA section, information centre and testimonials from patients.
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