Denturists
Also known asDenturist · Denturism
Definition
Individuals who fabricate and fit DENTURES without the supervision of DENTISTS. (from Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th ed) They may or may not have formal education in health sciences, but are well versed in the art of constructing dentures.
MeSH classification
- M01.526.485.067.105.751
- M01.526.485.330.245.751
- N02.360.067.105.751
- N02.360.330.245.751
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Dental Assistants
Individuals who assist the dentist or the dental hygienist.
Dental Auxiliaries
Personnel whose work is prescribed and supervised by the dentist and who provide dental related care.
Dental Hygienists
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Dental Technicians
Individuals responsible for fabrication of dental appliances.
Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D003835) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗