Topic outline of dentistry

Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures as it relates to human beings. Dentistry is a branch of medicine. A dentist is a doctor qualified to practice dentistry. In most countries, several years of training in a university (usually 4-8) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition are required to become a qualified dentist.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to dentistry:

Essence of dentistry

Main article: Dentistry

Branches of dentistry

• Endodontics
• Orthodontics
  
• Prosthodontics
• Pediatric
• Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Dento-maxillofacial Radiology
• Public Health Dentistry
• Oral Pathology
• Oral Medicine
• Special Needs Dentistry

History of dentistry

• History of dental caries

Basic dentistry concepts

• Barodontalgia
  
• Biodontics
• Bruxism
• Calculus
• Ceramics
• Crown
• Dental amalgam
• Dental brace
• Dental cavities
• Dental notation
• Dental phobia
• Dental spa
• Dental extraction
• Dentin
• Dental restoration
• Floss
• Fluoridation
• Fluoride therapy
• Gingivitis
• Halitosis
• Dental implants
• Laboratory technology
• Mouthwash
• Nitrous oxide
• Novocain, a Local anesthetic
• Occlusion
• Oral hygiene
• Oral Irrigators
• Orthodontics
• Patron Saint of dentistry (Saint Apollonia)
• Periodontitis
• Plaque
• Plaque remover
• Regenerative dentistry
• Teledentistry
• Temporomandibular joint disease
• Tooth
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Tongue cleaner
• Xerostomia