WHAT IS DENTISTRY?

By: Peter Simmons

INTRODUCTION

Dentistry is the
profession concerned
with the prevention
and treatment of oral
disease. This includes
diseases of the teeth
and supporting
structures, and
diseases of the soft
tissues of the mouth.
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 DENTISTRY TREATS
• Oral Disease such as
dental caries or tooth
decay

• Periodontal Disease or
Gum Disease

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• Replacement of Teeth

• Movement of Teeth

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ANATOMY OF A TOOTH

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SOME SPECIALTIES OF DENTISTRY

 Cosmetic: Focuses on improving the appearance of the mouth, teeth, and overall smile
 Endodontics: Focuses on treating diseases of dental pulp, such as Root Canal Therapy
 Oral Implantology: Focuses on replacing extracted teeth with dental implants
 Oral Surgery: Focuses on Extractions, Implants, Surgery of the jaws, mouth, and face
 Orthodontics: Focuses on straightening teeth
 Periodontics: Focuses on treatment of diseased gums
 Prosthodontics: Focuses on Dentures, Bridges and Implant Restorations
 Sports Dentistry: Focuses on prevention and treatment of dental injuries
 Veterinary Dentistry: Focuses on Animal Dental Care

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 SPECIALTIES OF DENTISTRY SPECIALTIES OF DENTISTRY

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 PICTURES OF DENTAL SPECIALTIES: DENTAL IMPLANTS
Missing Tooth Implant Replacing the Missing Tooth

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PICTURES OF DENTAL SPECIALTIES: PROSTHODONTICS

PICTURE 1: TEETH EXTRACTED PICTURE 2: TEETH REPLACED WITH DENTURES

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PICTURES OF DENTAL SPECIALTIES: VETERINARY DENTISTRY

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PICTURES OF DENTAL SPECIALTIES: ORTHODONTICS

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 WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A DENTIST?

Requirements:
 Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)
 DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental
Medicine) Degree (4 years)

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CONCLUSION

 The field of dentistry is very rewarding! It takes about 8 years to become a dentist
and 2-4 years if you want to specialize. There are several fields of dentistry, such as
orthodontics and implant dentistry. One day, I would like to pursue a career in
dentistry!
 THANK YOU

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