Dentistry Health Dictionary

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Dentistry: From 2 Different Sources

The science or profession concerned with the teeth and their supporting structures. Most dentists work in general dental practice; others practise in a specialized branch of dentistry.

Dentists in general practice undertake all aspects of dental care. They may refer patients to a consultant in one of the specialized branches of dentistry, such as orthodontics, prosthetics, endodontics, and periodontics. Dental hygienists carry out

scaling (removal of calculi) and advise on oral hygiene methods.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
n. the study, management, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, teeth, and their supporting tissues. Subdisciplines include dental public health, *endodontics, oral medicine, oral surgery, *orthodontics, *paediatric dentistry, *periodontology, preventive dentistry, *prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Preventive Dentistry

An aspect of dentistry concerned with the prevention of tooth decay and gum disease.

It consists of the encouragement of good oral hygiene, fluoride treatment, and scaling.... preventive dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Procedures to improve the appearance of the teeth or prevent further damage to the teeth and/or gums.

Cosmetic dentistry procedures include: fitting an orthodontic appliance to correct teeth that are out of alignment or where the bite is incorrect (see malocclusion); fitting a crown; bonding to treat chipped or stained teeth; and bleaching of discoloured teeth.... cosmetic dentistry

Paediatric Dentistry

the branch of dentistry concerned with the oral health care of children and adolescents.

Paediatric reference values... paediatric dentistry


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