Public Health Dentistry
Definition
The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.
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Advanced Practice Dental Therapist
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Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Laboratory Technician
Dental Therapist
Dental Therapist
Dental Anesthesiology
Dentist
Endodontics
Dentist
General Practice Dentistry
Dentist
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry
Dentist
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dentistry
Dentist
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Dentist
Oral Medicine Dentistry
Dentist
Orofacial Pain Dentistry
Dentist
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry
Dentist
Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Periodontics
Dentist
Prosthodontics
Dentist
Dentist
Dentist
Denturist
Denturist
Quick Facts
- Taxonomy Code
- 1223D0001X
- Grouping
- Dental Providers
- Classification
- Dentist
- Specialization
- Dental Public Health
- National Providers
- 2,290
- Conditions Treated
- 0
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Specialty data is derived from the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Provider counts are approximate and reflect NPI registry data. Always verify provider credentials independently.