Dentistry as a formal profession with degree programs has evolved over time. Here's a brief overview of its history. First Dental School: The world's first dental school was the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, founded in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, in 1840. This institution marked the beginning of formal dental education.
Read MoreDental hygienists and Oral Health Therapists are professional and university trained dental practitioners, with expertise in preventive dental health, focusing on techniques that ensure dental tissues and teeth are maintained and remain healthy in order to prevent dental disease, especially common chronic diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Dental hygienists focus on disease prevention, through intervention and education, which is fundamental to the management of dental health, and are acknowledged experts in these areas by our dental professional and health service colleagues. The skills, knowledge and training of dental hygienists is extensive, including health sciences, human biology, special needs dentistry, oral health promotion and education, dental public health, preventive dentistry, community dentistry, minimal intervention, local anaesthesia and clinical practice.
Read MoreThis week the World Dental Federation (FDI) called on governments and global health bodies to prioritise action against oral diseases, including through integrating oral health at the United Nations (UN) High Level Meeting (HLM) on Universal Health Coverage.
The Meeting takes place in New York and is a key opportunity for countries to assess progress and identify areas for concrete action to provide health for all.
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