| | | | Dental Studies is the study of diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases and abnormalities of the teeth and adjacent tissues. It includes the study of designing, making and repairing dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances. Skills learned include: filling cavities, extracting teeth, constructing inlays and crowns, performing bridge work, fitting dentures and other appliances, administering anaesthetics, using dental instruments and equipment, diagnosing as a result of evaluating and interpreting clinical observations, educating patients about dental health and oral hygiene, maintaining and preparing dental materials and equipment, designing, making and repairing dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances. The main purpose of this field of study is to develop an understanding of dental health, hygiene, technology and the prevention and treatment of disease, pain control, the structure and function of teeth and gums and client care during treatment. It also involves developing an ability to assess and evaluate clinical observations to arrive at diagnoses and determine appropriate courses of action.
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