Dentistry

Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw or mandible, the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body.

Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Those in the practice of dentistry are known as dentists. Other people aiding in oral health service include dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists.

Dentistry is that branch of medicine which deals with the study and practice of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the mouth, the maxilla, and the face.

Dentistry can also be broken down into the areas below which many dentists, following their initial training, go on to specialize in.

Barodontalgia
Biodontics
Calculus
Crown
Dental amalgam
Dental brace
Dental cavities
Dental extraction
Dental fear
Dental implants
Dental notation
Dental restoration
Dentin
Eco-friendly dentistry
Fluoridation
Fluoride therapy
Gingivitis
Halitosis
Dental laboratory
Minimal intervention dentistry
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral hygiene
Patron Saint of dentistry (Saint Apollonia)
Periodontitis
Plaque
Toothache
Xerostomia

For in depth discussion and links to details on each of the above dental items, visit Wikipedia