[Dentistry] Introduction

Dentists specialise in diseases of the teeth, gums, and jaws.
There is significant overlap with maxillofacial surgery and otorhinolaryngology.

 

Etymology

Latin dēns, dentis = tooth
Latin -ista, -istae = -ist; one who practises or believes.

 

Stomatognathic diseases

 

Relevant diseases:

•  Impaction
• Wisdom teeth impaction
• Pericoronitis
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
• Tooth decay (dental caries)
• Dental abscess 
• Tooth injuries
• Prognathism
• Cleft lip and cleft palate
• Osteomyelitis
• Osteonecrosis of the jaw 
• Ludwig's angina