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-as of [28 APRIL 2024]–
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*SUB-DIVISIONS* —>
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*PRACTITIONERS* —>
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(also known as a ‘dental surgeon’)
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-a dentist is a ‘surgeon’ who specializes in ‘dentistry’-
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*’dentistry’ is the [‘diagnosis’ / ‘prevention’ / ‘treatment’] of ‘diseases’ + ‘conditions’ of the ‘oral cavity’*
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(the dentist’s ‘supporting team’ aids in providing ‘oral health services’)
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[the ‘dental team’ includes…]
‘dental assistants’
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‘dental hygienists’
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‘dental technicians’
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‘dental therapists’
(in some states)
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*SKETCHES*
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