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03:2603:26, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,388 N Category:Health sciences Created page with "Category:Science Category:Healthcare ==Overview== '''Health Sciences''' is the multidisciplinary field of applied science that deals with health, disease, and healthcare. It combines traditional scientific disciplines (such as biology and chemistry) with clinical practices to improve the well-being of humans and animals. In the context of '''Stomatology''', the health sciences provide the physiological and biochemical foundation upon..." current
03:1403:14, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,175 N Category:Medical specialties Created page with "Category:Dentistry Category:Medicine ==Overview== The intersection of '''Dentistry''' and '''Medicine''' is increasingly recognized through the "Oral-Systemic Link." While dentists are doctors of the oral cavity, their work frequently overlaps with various medical specialties. This category serves as a directory for those medical fields that collaborate most closely with dental professionals. ==Primary Intersections== ===1. Oncology & Hematology=== * '''Oral..." current
03:1203:12, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,443 N World Dental Federation Created page with "{{Infobox organization | name = FDI World Dental Federation | native_name = Fédération Dentaire Internationale | image = | caption = The FDI represents over one million dentists worldwide. | formation = 1900 | type = International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) | headquarters = Geneva, Switzerland | leader_title = President | website = [https://www.fdiworlddental.org fdiworlddental.org] }} ==Overview== The '''FDI World Dent..." current
03:1103:11, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,913 N Tele-dentistry Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Tele-dentistry | image = | caption = A synchronous teledentistry consultation for triage and oral hygiene instruction. | focus = Remote dental care, triage, and consultation via telecommunications technology. | related_fields = Digital Dentistry, Dental Public Health, Mobile Health (mHealth) }} ==Definition== '''Tele-dentistry''' is a subset of telehealth that uses electronic informatio..." current
03:1003:10, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,757 N Dental instrument Created page with "{{Infobox equipment | name = Dental Instruments | image = | caption = A standard diagnostic setup (Mirror, Explorer, Periodontal Probe). | used_for = Diagnosis, restoration, and surgical intervention. | material = Stainless Steel, Titanium, Tungsten Carbide. | related_fields = Operative Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Periodontology }} ==Overview== '''Dental instruments''' are specialized tools used by dental professio..." current
03:1003:10, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,461 N Index of dental articles Created page with "__NOTOC__ {| style="width: 100%; background: none;" | style="width: 70%; vertical-align: top; padding-right: 1em;" | == 🦷 Welcome to Dental.wiki == ''The definitive open-access encyclopedia for the dental profession and stomatological sciences.'' === 📚 Core Academic Domains === <div style="column-count: 2; -moz-column-count: 2; -webkit-column-count: 2;"> * '''Stomatology''' – The medical study of the oral cavity. * '''Oral Anatomy''' – Detaile..." current
03:0803:08, 20 March 2026 diff hist +4,052 N Oral Surgery Created page with "{{Infobox medical procedure | name = Oral Surgery | image = | caption = Common surgical instruments used in dentoalveolar procedures. | specialty = Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | focus = Diagnosis and surgical treatment of oral diseases and injuries. | related_fields = Periodontology, Implantology, Anesthesiology }} ==Definition== '''Oral Surgery''' refers to any medical procedure performed..." current
03:0603:06, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,275 N Endodontic Therapy Created page with "{{Infobox medical procedure | name = Endodontic Therapy | synonym = Root Canal Treatment (RCT) | image = | caption = Progression from an infected pulp to a completed root canal obturation. | specialty = Endodontics | indications = Irreversible pulpitis, apical periodontitis, dental trauma. | outcome = Retention of the natural tooth. }} ==Definition== '''Endodontic therapy''' is a sequence of dental trea..." current
02:4902:49, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,668 N Preventive Dentistry Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Preventive Dentistry | image = | caption = Application of fluoride varnish is a primary preventive measure. | focus = Prevention of oral disease, maintenance of oral health, and patient education. | related_fields = Dental Hygiene, Dental Public Health, Periodontology }} ==Definition== '''Preventive Dentistry''' is the branch of dentistry that focuses on procedures and life practice..." current
02:4302:43, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,686 N Prosthodontics Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Prosthodontics | image = | caption = A fixed partial denture (bridge) used to restore function and esthetics. | focus = Restoration and replacement of teeth and oral/maxillofacial structures. | related_fields = Implantology, Cosmetic Dentistry, Digital Dentistry }} ==Definition== '''Prosthodontics''' (also known as '''Dental Prosthetics''' or '''Prosthetic Dentistry''') is the dental sp..." current
02:4202:42, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,983 N Periodontology Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Periodontology | image = [Image of the anatomy of the periodontium] | caption = The four components of the periodontium: gingiva, PDL, cementum, and alveolar bone. | focus = Study and treatment of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth. | related_fields = Oral Microbiology, Implantology, Dental Hygiene }} ==Definition== '''Periodontology''' (from Greek ''peri'' "around" a..." current
02:4202:42, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,806 N Pediatric Dentistry Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Pediatric Dentistry | image = [Image of primary and permanent teeth eruption chart] | caption = An eruption chart showing the transition from primary to permanent dentition. | focus = Oral health of children from birth through adolescence. | related_fields = Orthodontics, Preventive Dentistry, Child Psychology }} ==Definition== '''Pediatric Dentistry''' is an age-defined specialty of..." current
02:4102:41, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,688 N Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | image = | caption = A surgical team performing a corrective jaw procedure (Orthognathic surgery). | focus = Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the hard and soft tissues of the head, neck, face, and jaws. | related_fields = Surgery, Dentistry, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Oncology }} ==Definition== '''Oral and Maxillofaci..." current
02:4002:40, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,419 N Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | image = | caption = A 3D CBCT reconstruction allowing for precise anatomical assessment. | focus = Interpretation of radiographic, digital, and advanced imaging for the craniofacial complex. | related_fields = Radiology, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Implantology }} ==Definition== '''Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology''' is the specialty of dentistry..." current
02:4002:40, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,289 N Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | image = | caption = Histopathological slide showing malignant epithelial cells invading the connective tissue. | focus = Nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. | related_fields = Anatomic Pathology, Oral Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology }} ==Definition== '''Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology'''..." current
02:3902:39, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,216 N Dental Public Health Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Dental Public Health | image = | caption = Community water fluoridation is a cornerstone of dental public health. | focus = Population-based oral health, prevention, and policy. | related_fields = Epidemiology, Preventive Dentistry, Health Economics }} ==Definition== '''Dental Public Health (DPH)''' is a non-clinical specialty of dentistry involved in the assessment of dental health..." current
02:3802:38, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,751 N Bachelor of Dental Surgery Created page with "{{Infobox qualification | name = Bachelor of Dental Surgery | abbreviation = BDS or BChD | image = | caption = The BDS is the standard professional degree in many Commonwealth nations. | field = Dentistry | duration = 5–6 years (undergraduate entry) | prerequisite = Secondary school completion (A-Levels/High School) | equivalence = Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) / Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) | latin..." current
02:3802:38, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,454 N Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Created page with "{{Infobox qualification | name = Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry | abbreviation = DMD | image = | caption = The DMD is a professional doctorate equivalent to the DDS. | field = Dentistry | duration = 4 years (post-graduate) | prerequisite = Bachelor's degree (usually Pre-dental) | equivalence = Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | latin_name = Dentariae Medicinae Doctor }} ==Overview== The '''Doctor of Medicin..." current
02:3702:37, 20 March 2026 diff hist +1,495 Doctor of Dental Surgery No edit summary current
02:3702:37, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,006 N Doctor of Dental Surgery Created page with "{{Infobox qualification | name = Doctor of Dental Surgery | abbreviation = DDS | image = | caption = The DDS is a professional doctorate for dental practitioners. | field = Dentistry | duration = 4 years (post-graduate) | prerequisite = Bachelor's degree (usually Pre-dental) | equivalence = Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) }} ==Overview== The '''Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)''' is a professional doctoral..."
02:3602:36, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,782 N Pierre Fauchard Created page with "{{Infobox person | name = Pierre Fauchard | image = | caption = Pierre Fauchard (1678–1761), the "Father of Modern Dentistry." | birth_date = 1678 | death_date = March 22, 1761 | occupation = Physician, Surgeon Dentist | known_for = Author of ''Le Chirurgien Dentiste''; defining dentistry as a scientific discipline. }} ==Introduction== '''Pierre Fauchard''' (1678 – March 22, 1761) was a French physician and surgeon, widely consid..." current
02:3602:36, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,378 N Temporomandibular joint Created page with "{{Infobox anatomy | Name = Temporomandibular joint | Latin = Articulatio temporomandibularis | Image = | Caption = Lateral view of the TMJ showing the articular disc, condyle, and mandibular fossa. | System = Skeletal system, Muscular system | Articulation = Condylar process of the mandible, Mandibular fossa of the temporal bone | Nerve = Auriculotemporal nerve, Masseteric nerve }} ==Definition== T..." current
02:3502:35, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,019 N Stomatology Created page with "{{Infobox medical specialty | name = Stomatology | image = | caption = The study of the mouth and its diseases. | system = Oral cavity, Maxillofacial complex | focus = Diagnosis and medical management of oral diseases | related_fields = Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Otolaryngology }} ==Definition== '''Stomatology''' (from Greek ''stoma'' "mouth" and ''logos'' "study") is the branch of med..." current
02:3502:35, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,488 N Salivary glands Created page with "{{Infobox anatomy | Name = Salivary glands | Image = | Caption = Location of the three pairs of major salivary glands and their associated ducts. | System = Exocrine system, Digestive system | Function = Production of saliva, lubrication, initial digestion, and tooth protection. }} ==Definition== '''Salivary glands''' are exocrine glands in the oral cavity that produce and secrete '''saliva'''. Saliva contains e..." current
02:3202:32, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,283 N Mandible Created page with "{{Infobox anatomy | Name = Mandible | Latin = Mandibula | Image = | Caption = Lateral view of the mandible highlighting the ramus, body, and alveolar process. | System = Skeletal system | Articulation = Temporal bone (at the TMJ) | Nerve = Inferior alveolar nerve, Mental nerve, Lingual nerve }} ==Definition== The '''mandible''' is the horseshoe-shaped bone that forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth..." current
02:3202:32, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,044 N Maxilla Created page with "{{Infobox anatomy | Name = Maxilla | Latin = Maxilla | Image = | Caption = Lateral view of the maxilla showing the alveolar process and maxillary sinus area. | System = Skeletal system | Articulation = Frontal bone, Ethmoid bone, Nasal bone, Zygomatic bone, Palatine bone, Vomer }} ==Definition== The '''maxilla''' (plural: '''maxillae''') is a vital viscerocranium bone that forms the upper jaw. It holds the up..." current
02:2802:28, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,289 N Oral mucosa Created page with "{{Infobox anatomy | Name = Oral mucosa | Latin = Tunica mucosa oris | Image = | Caption = Histological cross-section showing the epithelium, basement membrane, and lamina propria. | System = Exocrine system, Digestive system | Component = Stratified squamous epithelium, Lamina propria }} ==Definition== The '''oral mucosa''' is the mucous membrane lining the inside of the oral cavity. It consists of '''stratified..." current
02:2602:26, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,333 N Teeth Created page with "{{Infobox anatomy | Name = Human tooth | Image = [File:Tooth_Anatomy_Diagram.svg] | Caption = Cross-section of a human molar showing the layers of the tooth. | Latin = Dens | System = Digestive system | Component = Enamel, Dentin, Dental pulp, Cementum }} ==Introduction== '''Teeth''' (singular: '''tooth''') are hard, mineralized structures found in the alveolar arches of the maxilla and m..." current
02:2402:24, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,951 N Oral cavity Created page with "{{Infobox anatomy | Name = Oral cavity | Latin = Cavitas oris | Image = [Image of the anatomy of the human oral cavity] | Caption = Sagittal and frontal views of the human oral cavity. | System = Digestive system | Artery = Maxillary artery, Facial artery, Lingual artery | Nerve = Trigeminal nerve (CN V), Facial nerve (CN VII), Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) }} ==Definition== The '''oral cavity..." current
02:1402:14, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,471 N Dentistry Created page with "{{Infobox profession | name = Dentistry | image = [File:Dental_Stomatology_Symbol.svg] | caption = The staff of Asclepius and a Δ (delta) for dentistry and Ο (omicron) for odont (tooth). | synonyms = Dental and Oral Medicine, Stomatology | competence = Oral health, Maxillofacial surgery, Periodontology | formation = Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) }} ==Definition== '..." current
02:1202:12, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,036 N Category:Oral Pathology Created page with "thumb|right|250px|Microscopic view of an oral squamous cell carcinoma. ==Overview== '''Oral pathology''' (also termed oral and maxillofacial pathology) is the specialty of dentistry and pathology that focuses on the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pa..." current
02:0102:01, 20 March 2026 diff hist +1,433 N Category:Periodontology Created page with "thumb|right|250px|A periodontal probe measuring a clinical pocket. ==Overview== '''Periodontology''' (from Greek ''peri'' "around", ''odous'' "tooth" and ''logos'' "study") is the specialized branch of dentistry that studies the supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. This category includes articles related to the anatomy of the periodontium, the pathogenesis of periodont..." current
01:5901:59, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,207 N Dental plaque Created page with "{{Infobox medical condition | Name = Dental Plaque | Image = [File:Dental_plaque_disclosing_agent.jpg] | Caption = Dental plaque made visible using a pink disclosing agent. | Symptoms = Fuzzy feeling on teeth, halitosis, gingivitis | Prevention = Toothbrushing, flossing, professional dental prophylaxis }} ==Definition== '''Dental plaque''' is a complex, organized '''biofilm''' that forms naturally on the su..." current
01:5801:58, 20 March 2026 diff hist +3,244 N Microorganisms Created page with "{{Infobox biology | Name = Oral Microorganisms | Image = [File:Oral_Biofilm_Scanning_Electron_Micrograph.jpg] | Caption = Scanning electron micrograph of dental plaque biofilm. }} ==Introduction== '''Oral microorganisms''', collectively known as the '''oral microbiome''' or oral microflora, refers to the complex community of bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, and viruses that inhabit the human oral cavity. The mouth is..." current
01:5501:55, 20 March 2026 diff hist +2,973 N Periodontium Created page with "{{Infobox anatomy | Name = Periodontium | Image = [File:Anatomy_of_the_periodontium.jpg] | Caption = The four main components of the periodontium supporting a tooth. | System = Digestive system | Latin = Periodontium }} ==Definition== The '''periodontium''' is the specialized biological system of tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxilla and mandible. The word is derived from the Gr..." current
01:5401:54, 20 March 2026 diff hist +18 Periodontitis No edit summary current Tag: Manual revert
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01:5101:51, 20 March 2026 diff hist +1,357 N Periodontitis Created page with "{{Infobox disease | Name = Periodontitis | Image = [Image of stages of periodontal disease] | Caption = Progression from healthy gums to advanced periodontitis. }} ==Definition== '''Periodontitis''' is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the periodontium—the tissues that surround and support the teeth. It involves progressive loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to the loosening and subsequen..."

07:0907:09, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,686 N Category:Endodontics Created page with "{{Short description|Dental specialty focused on the dental pulp and root tissues}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Endodontics''' is the branch of Dentistry concerned with the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including the biology of the normal pulp and the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associ..." current
07:0807:08, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,686 N Endodontics Created page with "{{Short description|Dental specialty focused on the dental pulp and root tissues}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Endodontics''' is the branch of Dentistry concerned with the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including the biology of the normal pulp and the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associ..." current
07:0807:08, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,644 N Dental Biomaterials Created page with "{{Short description|Synthetic and natural materials used in oral healthcare}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Dental Biomaterials''' is a multidisciplinary field that combines Materials Science with clinical dentistry. These materials are engineered to replace missing tooth structure or supporting tissues while maintaining a harmonious relationship with the biological environment of the oral cavity. == Classification by Material Type == === 1. Dental Ceramics === Cera..." current
07:0707:07, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,598 N Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) Alloys Created page with "{{Short description|Shape-memory alloys used in orthodontics and endodontics}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Nickel-Titanium (NiTi)''' alloys, commonly known as '''Nitinol''' (Nickel Titanium Naval Ordnance Laboratory), are a class of biomaterials that exhibit unique mechanical properties: superelasticity and shape memory. They typically consist of approximately 55% Nickel and 45% Titanium. == Phase Transformations == The mechanical behavior of Ni..." current
07:0607:06, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,618 N About Dental.wiki Created page with "{{Short description|Mission and background of the Dental.wiki project}} __TOC__ == Our Identity == '''Dental.wiki''' is an independent, community-driven platform designed to be the comprehensive digital reference for the dental profession. In an era where Digital Dentistry and Dental Technology are evolving at an unprecedented pace, we provide a stable, verified, and structured environment for knowledge exchange. == The Vision == Our vision is to democratize hi..." current
07:0407:04, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,622 N Cephalometric Analysis Created page with "{{Short description|Radiographic analysis of dental and skeletal relationships}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Cephalometric Analysis''' is a diagnostic procedure in Orthodontics that involves the measurement and interpretation of a lateral head radiograph (Cephalogram). It is used to analyze dental and skeletal relationships to determine the nature of a Malocclusion and to plan surgical or orthodontic treatment. == Landmarks and Planes == The analysis relies on..." current
07:0307:03, 19 March 2026 diff hist +3,002 N Fixed Appliances Created page with "{{Short description|Orthodontic braces bonded to teeth for 3D tooth movement}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Fixed Appliances''' are orthodontic systems where the components are bonded or cemented to the teeth and cannot be removed by the patient. They are used to treat a wide variety of malocclusions by applying precise, continuous forces to achieve three-dimensional control over tooth position. == Components == A standard fixed appliance setup (often c..." current
07:0307:03, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,512 N Orthodontics Created page with "{{Short description|Specialty focused on tooth alignment and jaw correction}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Orthodontics''' (from Greek ''orthos'' "straight" and ''odont'' "tooth") is the first specialty created in dentistry. It focuses on the alignment of teeth and the dental arches (the maxilla and the mandible) to improve both function (chewing and speech) and facial aesthetics. == The Biology of Tooth Movement == Orthodontic treatment relies on the physiological proc..." current
07:0207:02, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,651 N Restorative Dentistry Created page with "{{Short description|Management of diseased teeth and functional rehabilitation}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Restorative Dentistry''' involves the restoration of natural teeth that have been damaged by decay, trauma, or erosion, as well as the replacement of missing teeth. The primary goal is to return the mouth to full function (mastication) while maintaining an aesthetic appearance. == Types of Restorations == === Direct Restorations === These are..." current
07:0107:01, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,683 N Adhesive Dentistry Created page with "{{Short description|Bonding of resin materials to enamel and dentin}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Adhesive Dentistry''' refers to the procedures involved in joining dental materials to tooth structure (enamel and dentin) through chemical and micromechanical forces. This approach allows for the preservation of healthy tooth structure, as it does not require the extensive "undercut" preparations needed for traditional materials like Amalgam. == Core Concepts == ===..." current
07:0107:01, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,772 N Dental Implants Created page with "{{Short description|Surgical component to support dental prostheses}} __TOC__ == Definition == A '''Dental Implant''' (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a surgical device used to replace missing teeth by providing a stable foundation for fixed or removable replacements. Unlike traditional bridges, implants do not require the alteration of adjacent teeth. == Biological Principles == The fundamental principle of modern dental implants is '''Osseointegr..." current
07:0007:00, 19 March 2026 diff hist +2,706 N Category:Dentistry Created page with "{{Short description|Branch of medicine focused on oral health}} __TOC__ == Definition == '''Dentistry''' is the health care profession devoted to maintaining the health of the teeth, gums, and other tissues in and around the mouth. It is an integral part of general health, as oral diseases are often linked to systemic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. == History == * '''Ancient Origins:''' Evidence of tooth drilling for medicinal purposes dates ba..." current

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