Preventive and Community Dentistry plays a vital role in enhancing public oral health through awareness and proactive care. This specialty focuses on identifying potential dental issues early and providing interventions to prevent their progression. Preventive dentistry involves regular check-ups, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments to maintain oral health. Community dentistry, on the other hand, addresses larger populations by promoting oral hygiene practices, organizing outreach programs, and ensuring access to affordable care for underserved groups. By combining education with hands-on initiatives, this branch helps reduce the burden of oral diseases while fostering a culture of prevention. Together, these efforts build a foundation for improved quality of life and lifelong oral health.
Title : Comparing surgical techniques for root coverage: Evidence and case selection
Maryam Kardan, Kardan Private Clinic, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Title : L PRF in implant dentistry: Clinical applications, benefits, and limitations
Najmehsadat Valedsaravi, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Title : Accuracy, operative time, and periodontal outcomes of 3D printed guided surgical exposure versus conventional open technique for palatally impacted maxillary canines: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Tannaz Pourlak, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Title : The College of General Dentistry – a UK initiative for the dental team
Christopher Turner, Spacemark Dental, United Kingdom
Title : Hospital treatment of young children with rampant decay
Jaap Boehmer, Rijnstate Hospital Arnhem, Netherlands