Dentistry and orthodontics

Dentistry is the assessment, diagnosis, prevention and / or treatment (non-surgical, surgical procedures or related) diseases, disorders and / or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial region and / or adjacent and associated structures and their impact on human body. Those in the practice of dentistry are known as dentists. Other people help oral health service dental assistants , Dental hygienists, technicians and dental therapists. The dentist is a health professional qualified to practice dentistry after graduating with a degree or another doctor of dental surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent) , Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDSc), or bachelor of dental surgery / Chirurgiae (BDS) or (BChD) or equivalent. In most Western countries, to become a qualified dentist, it usually make at least 4 years of higher education [change]. Typically, 2 years experience of clinical work with patients in an educational setting are needed. While in most countries, or dentists earn a doctorate or medical degree, they have the honorific title "Doctor