What is the definition or description of: dentists?

Doc of oral diseases: A dentist is a doctor of oral diseases. The two degrees in the us necessary to become a dentist are dmd and dds. Dentists treat diseases of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth including periodontal disease, caries control (cavities), tmj, and other restorative and functional needs relating to the oral cavity.

Dental Medicine: A person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums.

Dr. of the Mouth: A dentist is a true doctor of the mouth. Our profession entails more than "filling teeth". We must be a radiologist able to view x-rays and to formulate a treatment plan, which also makes us diagnosticians. We have to deal with terrified patients and to talk with them about treatment, which has a psychological component. We must be artistic. Being a dentist is a challenging and gratifying job.

A dentist is a: A dentist is a state licensed health care provider who is trained to evaluate, diagnosis, prevent and/or treat (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. This usually requires 4 years of dental school afer college.

Dr's of the mouth.: Dentists are the physicians of the oral cavity, or mouth. Dentistry is divided into general dentistry and its various specialties.