Costmetic Dentistry and Other

Jan 25
07:19

2006

Ryan Fyfe

Ryan Fyfe

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Dentistry is the widely used "practical application of knowledge of dental science (the science of placement, arrangement, function of teeth and their supporting bones and soft tissues) to human beings." I'm sure you can see why in most countries, many years of training are required in university in order to become an actual dentist. A dentist is what we call a professional practitioner of dentistry.

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This "Dentist" has normally studied between 4-8 years at university and will normally also have alot of practical experience with working on actual patients,Costmetic Dentistry and Other Articles often times accompianed by a more experienced dentist.

There is nine different specialties that are branched out from dentistry which all require initial education after the initial dental school. These are:

Dental Public Health - Which is the study of dental epidemiology and social health policies

Endodontics - Which is root canal therapy

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Which is the study, diagnosis, and often the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - Which is the study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Which is the extractions and facial surgery

Orthodontics - Which is straightening of teeth

Pedodontics - Which is pediatric dentistry for children

Periodontics - Which is treatment of gum disease

Prosthodontics - Which is the replacement of missing facial anatomy by prostheses such as dentures, bridges and implantsOften times visiting the Dentis is an un-nerving situation. Rest assured that if you are going to a qualified dentist, they have all of the training that is required to perform what it is that you require. If you are still un-easy or having a problem choosing a dentist in your area, you might want to talk those around you and find out who has had good and bad experiences and where.

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