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What is the definition or description of: dentistry?
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Definition : Dentistry is that branch of the healing arts concerned with the teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures.
Answered 9/21/2013
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Dentistry is...: The branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of 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 who practice dentistry are known as dentists.
Answered 8/21/2017
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Of the mouth: Dentists are licensed to examine and treat issues related to the mouth including the teeth and gums.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Dentistry: The science concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, and related structures of the mouth.
Answered 7/9/2015
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Dentistry: It is the branch of medicine that deals with the health, repair and maintenance of the teeth, gums and supporting dental tissues. It works in conjunction with other branches of medicine to screen for early signs of other health concerns that the patient may not be awear.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Doctor of the mouth: Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and correction of disease , destruction, and malformation of structures in and around the mouth.
Answered 5/8/2013
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Dentistry: Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures, and their impact on the human body. To the layman, dentistry tends to be perceived as being focused primarily on human teeth, though it is not limited strictly to this.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Dentistry definition: Dentistry is a branch of medicine that is involved in 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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dentistry
Answered 10/10/2016
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