A needed remarriage: dentistry and dental technology
Article Abstract:
Dental technicians and dentists should work together in order to provide better care for their patients. The heightened demand for all types of dentures requires more expertise by both dentists and dental technicians. Unfortunately, graduating dentists lack technical knowledge and technicians lack clinical exposure. Both areas of expertise, however, are needed for patient satisfaction and synchronized career success. In addition, dental technicians may be viewed as having lower status than dentists despite their crucial contributions to dental practice. Future improvements, such as educational interaction and certification for technicians, are advocated to foster a mutually dependent and respectful interaction between dental technology and dentistry.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1995
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The diversity of dentistry
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The author refutes what he considers to be stereotypes of dentistry and points to the wide variety of roles and skills needed by a practitioner of general dentistry. He enumerates those roles and skills as dental surgeon, artist, psychologist, biologist, physician, engineer, physical scientist, technician, business entrepreneur, and community leader.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2000
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Elective vs. mandatory dentistry
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Dentists should be more precise in telling patients whether a proposed treatment is necessary or just cosmetic. Tips for presenting treatment options in this way are presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2000
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