public health dentistry
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pub·lic health den·tis·try
that specialty of dentistry concerned with the prevention and control of dental diseases and promotion of oral health through organized community efforts.
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public health dentistry
The area of dentistry that seeks to improve the dental health of communities by epidemiological studies, research in preventive methods, and better distribution, management, and use of dental skills.
See also: dentistry
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pub·lic health den·tis·try
(pŭblik helthdentis-trē)That specialty of dentistry concerned with prevention and control of dental diseases and promotion of oral health through organized community efforts.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012