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At the Dentist’s Surgery
Dentistry (or dental medicine) is a branch of medicine specialized in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity including teeth, oral mucosa and gums, jawbone. Most dentists work in a dentist’s surgery.
The dentist’s surgery and the dental team
A dentist’s surgery (or dental surgery, in the USA called dentist’s office) is a facility, where patients go to see a dentist.
Usually the staff of a dentist’s surgery consists of one or more dentists, dental assistants and – sometimes – dental hygienists.
In a dentist’s surgery usually you find:
A reception, where the patient can make an appointment to see the dentist.
A waiting room, where patients sit while waiting for their turn to be seen by the dentist.
Treatment rooms, where patients can discuss their health problem with the dentist, are physically examined and treated by the dentist and supported by dental assistants.
A room for special diagnostic methods (such as X-ray-diagnosis) with special equipment.
An office room, where much administrative work is done (such as settlement of dental services) and files are stored.
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Dental treatment
The two most common oral diseases are dental caries (tooth decay) and periodonta...