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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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Bill Phelps, DDS - Offering cosmetic dentistry. Includes staff profiles, information about services, photos, FAQs and hours. Office locations in Spencer and West Bend.
Iowa Board Of Dental Examiners - The official dental licensing body in Iowa.
Iowa Childrens Dentist Directory - A directory of Iowa based pediatric dentists and other dentistry professionals who specialize in dental care for children.
Meta Description: [ Iowa Childrens Dentist Directory Pediatric Dentists Family and General dental practices and other dentistry professionals who specialize in providing dental care to children teenagers adolescents and young adults ]
Iowa Oral Surgery - Specializing in oral surgical procedures ranging from dental implants to wisdom tooth removal.
Meta Description: [ Iowa Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery in Des Moines and Ankeny, IA. IOMS can perform a full range of dental implant procedures. ]
Oral Health Bureau - State agency charged with promoting dental health. Includes programs and contact information.
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