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2. 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.

3. Dentist - Wikipedia

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   A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a health care professional who specializes in dentistry, the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and sometimes dental therapists.

4. Dentistry - Wikipedia

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   Dental public health – The study of epidemiology and social health policies relevant to oral health. Endodontics (also called endodontology) – Root canal therapy and study of diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues. Forensic odontology – The gathering and use of dental evidence in law.

5. Allied health professions - Wikipedia

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   The organization of International Chief Health Professions Officers (ICHPO) [3] developed a widely-used definition of the allied health professions: Allied Health Professions are a distinct group of health professionals who apply their expertise to prevent disease transmission, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate people of all ages and all specialties.

6. American Association of Public Health Dentistry - Wikipedia

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   The American Association of Public Health Dentistry was founded in 1937. AAPHD publishes a newsletter for AAPHD members and a journal, the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. [3] It offers online continuing education courses for public health dentists in oral health literacy, dental public health policy and advocacy, and professional dental ...

7. Dental hygienist - Wikipedia

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   A dental hygienist or oral hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a dental association or regulatory body within their country of practice. Prior to completing clinical and written board examinations, registered dental hygienists must have either an associate's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university.

8. Pediatric dentistry - Wikipedia

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   Pediatric dentistry is one of the ten dental specialties recognized by American Dental Association. Other specialties include dental public health, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, periodontics, and prosthodontics.

9. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

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   The Dentist Scientist Award Program aimed to provide dentists with opportunities and incentive to pursue independent research regarding oral health. In 1986, the most extensive survey on the dental health of American adults was completed by the NIDR. This study was the first to examine oral health diseases on a large and detailed scale.