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education,

n the act or process of imparting or acquiring knowledge, skill, or judgment.

education, continuing,

n education that occurs after the completion of a course of study leading to a degree. Usually taken in short (1- to 2-day) courses covering a specific topic or procedure.

education dental,

n the formal education necessary to become qualified to practice dentistry; typically 4 years of full-time study in an accredited school of dentistry.

education of patient,

n effective communication between the dental professional and the patient concerning dentistry and the principles of treatment and prevention. The procedure of increasing the patient's knowledge of the oral cavity and its care to the point where the reasons for proposed dental services are understood.

education, predental,

n the formal education necessary to qualify for placement in a dental curriculum, typically 4 years of full-time study at the baccalaureate level.