Overview
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Advances in dental research including genetic engineering, the discovery of links between oral and systemic diseases, the development of salivary diagnostics and the continued development of new materials and techniques make dentistry an exciting, challenging and rewarding profession. Today's dentists are highly sophisticated health professionals who provide a wide range of oral health care that contributes to the general health and quality of their patients' lives.
Dentists are instrumental in the early detection of oral cancer and systemic conditions that manifest in the mouth. They also can serve as first responders in the event of a large-scale health emergency. Today's dentists are at the forefront of a range of of new developments in dental implants, computer generated imaging, and cosmetic and aesthetic procedures.
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Dentistry Field Profile 14 Sep 2009 [pdf, 83 KB]
For a listing of accredited dental schools in the United States, see the American Dental Education Association or American Dental Association Websites.
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