Dentistry

Dentistry is one of the important specialties in medical education, aimed at developing knowledge and skills in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases of the oral cavity, teeth, and maxillofacial region.

Graduates of this specialty are qualified to:

• perform clinical examinations of the oral cavity and teeth;
• diagnose diseases of the teeth and oral cavity;
• prescribe and provide dental treatment;
• carry out preventive measures to prevent oral and dental diseases;
• work as dentists in dental clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions.

In simple terms, Dentistry is the branch of medicine concerned with maintaining oral health, diagnosing and treating diseases of the teeth and oral cavity, and preventing dental disorders.