"Preventive Dentistry: A Key to Lifelong Oral Health."

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions and disorders related to the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Dentists, also known as dental surgeons, are healthcare professionals who specialize in providing dental care to patients.

Key aspects of dentistry include:


Oral Health Examination and Diagnosis: 

Dentists conduct thorough examinations of the oral cavity to diagnose dental and oral health issues, such as cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and malocclusions.


Preventive Dentistry:

 This involves educating patients about proper oral hygiene practices (brushing, flossing, diet) to prevent dental diseases. Dentists may also provide fluoride treatments, sealants, and regular cleanings.


Restorative Dentistry:

 Dentists restore damaged teeth using various procedures, including fillings, crowns, bridges, and dental implants. The aim is to restore the function and aesthetics of the teeth.


Orthodontics: 

Orthodontics involves the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusions or improper bites using devices such as braces, aligners, and retainers.


Endodontics: 

Endodontics deals with the treatment of diseases and injuries of the dental pulp and surrounding tissues. Common procedures include root canals and other therapies to save damaged or infected teeth.


Periodontics:

 Periodontics focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, bones, and ligaments.


Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: 

This specialty involves surgical procedures related to the mouth, jaws, and facial structures. Common procedures include tooth extractions, jaw surgery, and implant placement.

Cosmetic Dentistry:

 Cosmetic dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance of a person's teeth, gums, and smile. Procedures include teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, and gum contouring to improve aesthetics.


Oral Medicine:

 Oral medicine involves the diagnosis and management of medical conditions that manifest in the oral cavity. It may include conditions like oral ulcers, oral infections, and oral manifestations of systemic diseases.


Dental Public Health:

 Dental public health is concerned with promoting oral health at a community and population level. It involves assessing oral health needs, developing policies, and implementing programs to improve dental health on a larger scale.


Geriatric Dentistry:

Geriatric dentistry focuses on providing dental care to the elderly population, addressing their unique dental needs, and managing age-related oral health concerns.


Forensic Odontology: 

Forensic odontology involves using dental records and techniques to assist in legal investigations. This may include identifying human remains through dental records or analyzing bite marks.


Research and Academia: 

Many dentists engage in research to advance the field of dentistry, discover new treatments, and improve existing techniques. They may also teach at dental schools and contribute to academic and professional development.


Technology and Innovation:

 Dentistry continually evolves with advancements in technology, such as digital imaging, laser dentistry, 3D printing for dental prosthetics, and CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) for restorations.


Ethics and Professionalism:

Dentists adhere to a strict code of ethics, ensuring patient confidentiality, providing appropriate care, and maintaining professional conduct and integrity in their practice.


Dental Hygiene:

Dental hygienists work closely with dentists to provide preventive oral care services, including cleanings, scaling, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices.

 Chance to work in a variety of areas:

general dental care
community dental care
dental public health
hospital dental care​
armed forces dentists

General dental care

Most dentists work as general dental practitioners (GDPs), usually in a high street practice, providing dental care to the general public. You can largely choose where you work but you may need to be flexible with your working hours.

You may practise either under the NHS or privately, or both. You could also work part time in hospitals and some go into clinical teaching.
Community dental care

Dental care is provided in community settings for patients who have difficulty getting treatment in their high street dental practice.

You might be looking after young children who need special help, as well as elderly and people who are housebound or with severe physical disabilities or mental illness. This can be demanding and rewarding work. You might be able to balance this work managerial and research duties. You can also be involved in working with schools doing screening and in studies of oral health.

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