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Geriatric dentistry — or gerodontics is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging and age related diseases as part of an interdisciplinary team with other health care… … Wikipedia
dentistry — /den teuh stree/, n. the profession or science dealing with the prevention and treatment of diseases and malformations of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity, and the removal, correction, and replacement of decayed, damaged, or lost parts, including … Universalium
Dentistry — This article is about dental science. For the profession see Dentist. For tooth care see oral hygiene and dental surgery. Dentist Occupation Activity sectors Medicine … Wikipedia
Specialty (dentistry) — In the United States, Canada, and Australia, there are nine recognized dental specialties in which some dentists choose to train and practice, in addition to or instead of general dentistry. To become a specialist requires training in a residency … Wikipedia
Cosmetic dentistry — is generally used to refer to any dental work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the function) of a person s teeth, gums and/or bite. Many dentists refer to themselves as cosmetic dentists regardless of their specific education … Wikipedia
Forensic dentistry — Forensic science Physiological sciences … Wikipedia
Baylor College of Dentistry — (BCD), located in east Dallas, Texas (USA), is the dental education unit of the Texas A M University System, and a component of the Texas A M Health Science Center. Almost two thirds of all the dentists in the Metroplex received their education… … Wikipedia
Oral sedation dentistry — is a medical procedure involving the administration of oral sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a dental procedure and reduce patients fear and anxiety related to the experience. Oral sedation is one of the available methods of conscious… … Wikipedia
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry — Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry of the University of Alberta is one of 17 medical schools and one of the few schools of dentistry in Canada. The two schools are located in Edmonton, Alberta.The faculty offers studies in:* Biochemistry *… … Wikipedia
Geriatrics — Elderly female in residential care home Geriatrics is a sub specialty of internal medicine and family medicine that focuses on health care of elderly people.[1] It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities i … Wikipedia
