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    This document provides an overview of the key branches of dentistry and common oral diseases and conditions. It discusses the nine main branches of dentistry, from oral medicine and radiology to community dentistry. It also outlines several common oral diseases and conditions seen in dentistry practice, such as dental caries, periodontitis, gingivitis, leukoplakia, and oral cancer. Furthermore, it provides examples of periodontal changes, mouth ulcers, coated tongue, and recommendations for oral hygiene aids like dental floss and mouthwashes.

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    This document provides an overview of the key branches of dentistry and common oral diseases and conditions. It discusses the nine main branches of dentistry, from oral medicine and radiology to community dentistry. It also outlines several common oral diseases and conditions seen in dentistry practice, such as dental caries, periodontitis, gingivitis, leukoplakia, and oral cancer. Furthermore, it provides examples of periodontal changes, mouth ulcers, coated tongue, and recommendations for oral hygiene aids like dental floss and mouthwashes.

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    Introduction To Dentistry

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    This document provides an overview of the key branches of dentistry and common oral diseases and conditions. It discusses the nine main branches of dentistry, from oral medicine and radiology to community dentistry. It also outlines several common oral diseases and conditions seen in dentistry practice, such as dental caries, periodontitis, gingivitis, leukoplakia, and oral cancer. Furthermore, it provides examples of periodontal changes, mouth ulcers, coated tongue, and recommendations for oral hygiene aids like dental floss and mouthwashes.

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    Introduction to dentistry

    Branches of dentistry

    Oral Medicine and Radiology


    Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
    Periodontics
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Prosthodontics
    Pedodontics
    Orthodontics
    Oral Pathology
    Community Dentistry

    Oral cavity is the mirror of body

    Angular cheilitis

    Depapillated tongue

    Candidiasis

    Oral hairy leukoplakia

    Desquamative gingivitis

    Gingival bleeding

    Tooth Changes

    Normal teeth and gingiva (age 43)

    Yellow, worn teeth (age 90)

    Worn, yellowing teeth (age 83)

    Tobacco staining (age 76)

    Dental erosion

    Drug-Related Gingival Hyperplasia

    Human Dentition

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    Divided into four quadrants

    Periodontium

    Common diseases
    Dental caries
    Periodontitis
    Oral mucosal diseases

    Root caries and periodontitis

    Periodontal Changes

    Gingival recession

    Plaque, recession, and tooth loss

    Gingivitis with poor oral hygiene

    Mouth ulcers

    Geographic tongue

    Coated tongue

    Leukoplakia

    Herpes Labialis

    Oral submucous fibrosis

    Oral Cancer

    Oral hygiene aids

    Dental floss

    Mouthwashes

    Other Helpful Products

    Mouth props

    Tongue scraper

    Special toothbrush
    for use by caregivers

    Built up handles

    Interproximal cleaners

    Take Home Messages


    Mouth is the mirror of the body- It reflects
    systemic diseases
    Examine teeth and oral mucosa especially
    tongue and palate

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