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2. Oral and maxillofacial pathology - Wikipedia

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   Periodontitis—When gingivitis is not treated it can advance to periodontitis, when the gums pull away from the teeth and form pockets that harbor the bacteria. Bacterial toxins and the body's natural defenses start to break down the bone and connective tissues. The tooth may eventually become loose and have to be removed.

3. Dental public health - Wikipedia

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   Dental Public Health (DPH) is a para-clinical specialty of dentistry that deals with the prevention of oral disease and promotion of oral health. [1] [2] Dental public health is involved in the assessment of key dental health needs and coming up with effective solutions to improve the dental health of populations rather than individuals.

4. Washington University School of Dental Medicine - Wikipedia

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   The Washington University School of Dental Medicine (WUSDM) was the dental school of Washington University in St. Louis. It operated from 1866 to 1991. Over 5,000 dentists were educated at WUSDM. WUSDM was a pioneer in the practice of scientific dental education previously absent in the dental profession. The school was founded by the Missouri ...

5. Dental care - Wikipedia

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   Dental care or dentalcare is the maintenance of healthy teeth and may refer to: Oral hygiene , the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean in order to prevent dental disorders Dentistry , the professional care of teeth, including professional oral hygiene and dental surgery

6. SSM Health - Wikipedia

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   SSM Health (an initialism of Sisters of Saint Mary) is a Catholic, non-profit United States health care system.It has 11,000 providers and nearly 39,000 employees in four states: Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

7. Dentistry - Wikipedia

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   Dental treatments are carried out by a dental team, which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries (such as dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists). Most dentists either work in private practices (primary care), dental hospitals, or (secondary care) institutions (prisons, armed forces bases, etc.).