Dentistry,also known as dental medicine and oral medicine,is the branch of medicine focused on the teeth,gums,and mouth. It consists of the study,diagnosis,prevention,management,and treatment of diseases,disorders,and conditions of the mouth,most commonly focused on dentition as well as the oral mucosa. Dentistry may also encompass other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint. The practitioner is called a dentist.
The American Dental Association (ADA) is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 161,000 members. Based in the American Dental Association Building in the Near North Side of Chicago,the ADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association and promotes good oral health to the public while representing the dental profession.
Peter Charles Knudson is an American politician. A Republican,he is a member of the Utah State Senate,representing the state's 17th senate district in Box Elder,Cache and Tooele Counties including Brigham City.
Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. The specialty of pediatric dentistry is recognized by the American Dental Association,Royal College of Dentists of Canada,and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
The University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine is the dental school of the University of Puerto Rico. It is located on the University of Puerto Rico,Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan,Puerto Rico. It is the only dental school in Puerto Rico. It is accredited by the American Dental Association.
There is a long history of women in dentistry in the United States.
There is a long history of women in dentistry.
Dr. Gillette Hayden was a pioneering dentist and periodontist in the early 20th century. She was a founder of the American Academy of Periodontology and served as the first female President of the organization in 1916. Dr. Hayden graduated from the Ohio Medical University,which later became the Ohio State University College of Dentistry,in 1902. She was the third woman to graduate from the Ohio Medical University. Dr. Hayden was born on March 2,1880,in Greenville,Florida,and died in 1929 in Columbus at age 49 at her home at 870 Franklin Avenue.
Michelle L. Downey Caldier is an American dentist,professor,and politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives,representing the 26th district since 2015. A member of the Republican Party,Caldier was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2014,defeating incumbent Democrat Larry Seaquist by a narrow vote margin with her election giving Washington Republicans one of four pickups in the House in the 2014 election. Her district includes the cities of Bremerton,Gig Harbor and Port Orchard.
Geraldine Custer is an American politician who has served in the Montana House of Representatives from the 39th district since 2015.
Fiona Nave is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 57th district. Elected in November 2020,she assumed office on January 4,2021.
Marty Malone is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 59th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 4,2021.
Caleb Hinkle is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 68th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 4,2021.
Marta Bertoglio is an American politician and real estate broker serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 75th district. Elected in November 2020,she assumed office on January 4,2021.
Donavon Hawk is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 76th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 4,2021.
Kathy Whitman is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 96th district. Elected in November 2020,she assumed office on January 4,2021. Whitman has previously worked in the trucking and medical industries.
Kenneth M. Walsh is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 71st district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 4,2021.
Ron Marshall is American politician and a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 87th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 4,2021.
Connie Keogh is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 91st district. Elected in November 2018,she assumed office on January 7,2019.
Steven P. Bradley is an American politician and dentist serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 58th district. Elected in November 2020,he assumed office on January 11,2021.
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