Dental Resources
Dentistry
Dentistry is 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". Dentistry is necessary for complete oral health. Those in the
practice of dentistry are known as dentists. Other people aiding in oral health service include dental assistants,
dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists.
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Dental Assistant
Dental assistants help the dental operator (dentist or other treating dental auxiliary) provide more efficient
dental treatment. Dental operators can focus more time on providing treatment when assistants oversee the
necessary but menial tasks, and by effectively becoming the operator's extra hands.
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Dental Hygienist
A dental hygienist is a licensed dental auxiliary who specializes in preventive dental care, typically, but
not limited to, focusing on techniques in oral hygiene. Local dental regulations determine the duties
hygienists are able to perform. In most jurisdictions, hygienists work for a dentist, and some are licensed
to administer restricted techniques of local anesthesia. Common procedures performed by hygienists include
cleaning, scaling and root planing, radiography, and dental sealing.
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Dental Technician
A dental technician is a member of the dental team who, with a written work order, produces dental appliances
such as a removable prothesis, including dentures and orthodontic appliances, and fixed prostheses, such as
crowns and bridges.
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Dental Therapist
A dental therapist is a licensed dental auxiliary in some countries, who specializes in treating children's
teeth and oral hygiene. Local dental regulations determine the duties therapists are able to perform.
Typically, therapists under the prescription of a dentist are licensed to examine children's teeth, administer
restricted techniques of local anesthesia, take radiographs, provide sealants, scaling and cleaning in children.
Also restoring primary teeth and vital pulp treatments such as pulpotomies.
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