Provided by a dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law

defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (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

Refers to a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and professional identification card in Dentistry

who renders dental service within the meaning and intent of this Law and who, for a fee, salary, compensation or reward, paid to him/her or through another, or even without such compensation or reward

performs any operation or part of an operation, upon the human oral cavity, jaws, teeth and surrounding tissues;

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prescribes drugs or medicines for the treatment of oral diseases or lesions,

prevents and or corrects malpositions of the teeth or implantation of artificial substitutes for lost teeth;

teaches subjects in the licensure examination; or engages in dental research:

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use their knowledge and clinical skills to provide dental hygiene care for patients.

work with a variety of materials, as well as sophisticated instruments and equipment, to create dental prosthesis.

may perform many tasks including taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays), sterilizing instruments and equipment and taking impressions of patients' teeth

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The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. The study of epidemiology and social health policies relevant to oral health

The branch of dentistry which is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues.

The specialty that deals with the nature; identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions.

The specialty that concerns the production and interpretation of images of oral and maxillofacial diseases.

The specialty which includes surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Specialty that includes the prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures

The specialty which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of teeth, and the maintenance of health and esthetics.

An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs

The dental specialty pertaining to the treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes

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The specialty concerned with the oral health care of patients with chronic, recurrent and medically related disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region, and with their diagnosis and non-surgical management.

The gathering and use of dental evidence in law. The function of the forensic dentist is primarily documentation and verification of Identity.

The delivery of dental care to older adults involving the prevention, and treatment of problemis associated with normal aging and age-related diseases as part of an interdisciplinary team with other health care professionals.

The field of dentistry applied to the care of animals