Dentistry
Dentistry
Dentistry (/dɛnˈtɪstri/), derived from the French word dentiste, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area.
Etymology
The term "dentistry" comes from dentiste, an old French term for the person who specializes in the care of teeth. The term itself is derived from the Latin words dens or dentis, meaning "tooth".
Related Terms
- Oral cavity: The mouth and all its components, including the teeth, gums, and tongue.
- Dentition: The arrangement or condition of the teeth in a particular species or individual.
- Oral mucosa: The mucous membrane lining the inside of the mouth.
- Maxillofacial: Pertaining to the jaws and face, particularly with reference to specialized surgery of this region.
- Periodontology: The study of the supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them.
- Orthodontics: A specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws.
- Endodontics: The dental specialty concerned with the study and treatment of the dental pulp.
- Prosthodontics: The dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.
See Also
- Dental public health
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Oral and maxillofacial pathology
- Oral and maxillofacial radiology
- Pediatric dentistry
- Special needs dentistry
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dentistry
- Wikipedia's article - Dentistry
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