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orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics

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orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
[ôr′thədon′- tiks]
Etymology: Gk, orthos + odous, tooth
the specialty of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion and irregularities of the teeth.


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USN School of Dental Medicine, Nevadas newest dental school, is one of about 60 in the United States licensed to provide post-doctoral orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics education (jaw cracking versus teeth wrangling; dealing with face bones in the wrong place versus teeth in the wrong place).
Figure 1: ADA-Recognized Dental Specialties Dental Public Health Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Pediatric Dentistry Prosthodontics Educational Requirements The ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation oversees dental specialty education.
The specialty known today as orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics was established 100 years ago in St.
 
 
 
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