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  • Preventive Dentistry

Preventive Dentistry(Topical Term)

Preferred form: Preventive Dentistry
Used for/see from:
  • n: Dentistries, Preventive
  • n: Dentistry, Preventive
  • n: Preventive Dentistries

specialty only; do not confuse with TOOTH DISEASES /prev or MOUTH DISEASES /prev; see note under DENTAL CARE; do not confuse with DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS or ORAL HYGIENE

The branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention of disease and the maintenance and promotion of oral health.

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