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Dentistry is concerned with all the health problems afflicting the mouth and teeth. Dentistry has many areas of specialisation. These include : Orthodontics, which deals with straightening and aligning teeth and jaws ; Periodontics, which specialises in the care of gums and diseases that might afflict them ; Operative Dentistry for root canal jobs, fillings and cosmetic surgery ; Prosthodontics, involving the making of artificial teeth ; Oral Surgery, which deals with operations on the mouth and jaw ; and Oral Pathology, which provides the diagnosis for diseases that affect the mouth. Dentists or dental surgeons provide surgical, medical and other forms of treatment for oral and dental disorders and diseases. This may include filling, crowning and scaling of teeth, extracting teeth and fitting artificial replacements where necessary, and surgically handling injuries or other irregularities of the teeth and jaw.
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Most of the prominent medical colleges offer specialised courses in Dentistry too. However, prominent Dental Colleges include:
Patience; stamina; good health; power of concentration; manual dexterity; accuracy.
Job prospects for Dentists are as follows :
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