Specialities Flashcards
Oral surgery 💉
The treatment and ongoing management of irregularities and pathology of the jaw and mouth that require surgical intervention. This includes the specialty previously called Surgical Dentistry.
Orthodontics 🔧🗜
The development, prevention, and correction of irregularities of the teeth, bite and jaw.
Paediatric dentistry ⛹
Comprehensive therapeutic oral health care for children from birth through adolescence, including care for those who demonstrate intellectual, medical, physical, psychological and/or emotional problems.
Endodontics 🛎🎊
The cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue.
Periodontics 🎯
The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders (infections and inflammatory) of the gums and other structures around the teeth.
Prosthodontics 🌉👑
The replacement of missing teeth and the associated soft and hard tissues by prostheses (crowns, bridges, dentures) which may be fixed or removable, or may be supported and retained by implants.
Restorative dentistry 🤕💊
The restoration of diseased, injured, or abnormal teeth to normal function. Includes all aspects of Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.
Dental public health 🎓🌐
A non-clinical specialty involving the science and art of preventing oral diseases, promoting oral health to the population rather than the individual. It involves the assessment of dental health needs and ensuring dental services meet those needs.
Oral medicine ❤️🌡💊
Oral health care of patients with chronic recurrent and medically related disorders of the mouth and with their diagnosis and non-surgical management.
Oral microbiology ⚗
Diagnosis and assessment of facial infection, typically bacterial and fungal disease. This is a clinical specialty undertaken by laboratory-based personnel who provide reports and advice based on interpretation of microbiological samples.
Oral and maxillofacial pathology ⚗
Diagnosis and assessment made from tissue changes characteristic of disease of the oral cavity, jaws and salivary glands. This is a clinical specialty undertaken by laboratory-based personnel.
Oral and maxillofacial radiology 🖥🎞
Involves all aspects of medical imaging which provide information about anatomy, function and diseased states of the teeth and jaws.
Special care (dentistry)♿️💗
Care of oral health for persons with impairment or disability
