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Preventive Dentistry

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Definition: The branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention of disease and the maintenance and promotion of oral health.  SPEC only: SPEC qualif; spec concerned with prev of tooth & mouth dis: do not confuse with TOOTH DISEASES /prev or MOUTH DISEASES /prev; see note under DENTAL CARE; for "see your dentist twice a year"; do not confuse with DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS (see note the   
See Also Dental Clinics; Health Education, Dental; Primary Prevention
Examples Dental Prophylaxis; Fluoridation; Mouth Protectors; Oral Hygiene 		Other names Preventive Dentistries; Dentistry, Preventive; Dentistries, Preventive

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