options The common understanding and use of the term ‘dentistry’ has changed little in recent times, despite a paradigm shift in approach and philosophy within the profession, linked to huge… Click to show full abstract
options The common understanding and use of the term ‘dentistry’ has changed little in recent times, despite a paradigm shift in approach and philosophy within the profession, linked to huge advances in knowledge and understanding over the last thirty years. During this time of dynamic change, the dental profession has progressively moved away from the treatment of disease to focus on the maintenance of health through prevention and minimum intervention, aimed at patients enjoying the enhanced quality of life benefits of functional ‘teeth for life’.
               
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