Advanced Dental Education and Research

General dentistry is the study, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of a wide variety of conditions that concern the teeth, mouth and gums. Most doctors in this field are referred to as dentists, even though they may hold more specialized training in other areas of dental health. General dentistry concerns itself with the general maintenance of oral hygiene and the prevention of oral disease. In this capacity the general dentist follows a universal representation as the gatekeeper of oral health care.