Dental History .00 Flashcards
Dental orientation
- Responsibility of dentistry and its relation to other profession
- To prepare dental students for clinical work
- Enjoying the career in dentistry
What are the characteristics of a dental student
Energy
Enthusiasm
Patience
Perseverance
Involves skills in craftsmanship, psychomotor skills, or technical skills in the practice of the profession
Dentistry as an art
Is knowledge obtained through systematized investigation, study, inquiry concerning the various theories principles and concepts of dentistry
Dentistry as a science
Is a calling or vocation requiring specialized knowledge and technical skills following lengthy and intensive preparation
Dentistry as a profession
What are the three fold value of dental profession
Service to mankind
Social security
prestige
Explain service to mankind
Explain social security
Explain prestige