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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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Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A. - Specializes in dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, facial trauma, bone grafting, and sleep apnea. Includes credentials, details of procedures, and patient information and forms. Located in Orlando, Winter Springs, Clermont and Orange City.
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Central District Dental Association of Florida - Information for dentists and patients in Alachua, Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange and Volusia counties. Calendar of events, links, legislative actions.
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Comfortable Care Dental Group - Dental care available at locations in the Sarasota and Orlando areas. Online games for kids, information on sedation, employment opportunities.
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Cosmetic Dentists in Florida - Statewide directory of cosmetic dentists. Clickable map.
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Florida Childrens Dentist - A directory of Florida pediatric dentists and other dentistry professionals who provide dental care to children.
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Florida Dental Hygiene Association - Information about proper teeth cleaning and how to become a dental hygienist.
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Florida Endodontics - Provides details of services and post-op instructions. Located in Delray Beach, Plantation, West Palm Beach and Wellington.
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Implant Dentist Directory - Florida - Directory of prosthodontists, implant-periodontist, cosmetic dentists and maxillofacial surgeons who prace implant dentistry.
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TeethToday - Offering dental implants. Includes credentials, testimonials, FAQs, photos and driving directions. Located in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Wellington and Lighthouse Point.
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The Dentist Place - Services offered, payment policy and location information. Links to individual offices.
Towncare Dental Partnerships, Inc. - Tips for healthy teeth and gums, physician locator, and employment opportunities.
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