"Dentistry" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The profession concerned with the teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures, and the diagnosis and treatment of their diseases including prevention and the restoration of defective and missing tissue.
| Descriptor ID |
D003813
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E06 H02.163
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| Concept/Terms |
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Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Dentistry".
Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Dentistry".
- Dentistry
- Air Abrasion, Dental
- Anesthesia, Dental
- Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment
- Dental Bonding
- Dental Care
- Dental Debonding
- Dental Equipment
- Dental Health Surveys
- Dental High-Speed Technique
- Dental Models
- Dental Occlusion
- Dental Pins
- Dental Polishing
- Dental Stress Analysis
- Dentistry, Operative
- Diagnosis, Oral
- Electrogalvanism, Intraoral
- Endodontics
- Esthetics, Dental
- Infection Control, Dental
- Jaw Relation Record
- Mouth Rehabilitation
- Myofunctional Therapy
- Odontometry
- Oral Medicine
- Oral Surgical Procedures
- Orthodontics
- Pathology, Oral
- Periodontics
- Preventive Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Surgery, Oral
- Technology, Dental
- Tooth Preparation
- Tooth Remineralization
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Dentistry" by people in Profiles.
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Ultrasonic scaling in COVID-era dentistry: A quantitative assessment of aerosol spread during simulated and clinical ultrasonic scaling procedures. Int J Dent Hyg. 2021 Nov; 19(4):474-480.
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A further plot twist: will 'long COVID' have an impact on dentistry and the dental workforce? Br Dent J. 2021 08; 231(4):221-224.
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An educational evaluation of learner experiences in dentistry open-book examinations. Br Dent J. 2021 08; 231(4):243-248.
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COVID-19 and dentistry - safety issues regarding doctor and patient situation in time of vaccine availability. Med Pr. 2021 Dec 22; 72(6):729-737.
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Indoor Air Quality Evaluation Using Mechanical Ventilation and Portable Air Purifiers in an Academic Dentistry Clinic during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Greece. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 08 23; 18(16).
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Patients' and dentists' perceptions of tele-dentistry at the time of COVID-19. A questionnaire-based study. J Dent. 2021 10; 113:103782.
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Dentist Related Factors Associated with Implementation of COVID-19 Protective Measures: A National Survey. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 08 08; 18(16).
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COVID-19 focuses attention on medical-dental collaboration. Int J Med Educ. 2021 Jul 29; 12:150-151.
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Effects of Natural Ventilation and Saliva Standard Ejectors during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quantitative Analysis of Aerosol Produced during Dental Procedures. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 07 13; 18(14).
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Satisfaction and stress levels of dentistry students relating to distance education. Dent Med Probl. 2021 Jul-Sep; 58(3):291-298.