Stomatology
Encyclopedia
Stomatology is the branch of medicine
and dentistry
relating to the mouth
and mouth disease
. It was practiced by physician
s as a medical specialty
in the early 20th century in the United States
but these concerns are now largely handled by dentist
s.
The specialty is defined within Europe under Directive 2001/19/EC
.
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
and dentistry
Dentistry
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...
relating to the mouth
Mouth
The mouth is the first portion of the alimentary canal that receives food andsaliva. The oral mucosa is the mucous membrane epithelium lining the inside of the mouth....
and mouth disease
Mouth disease
Stomatognathic disease or mouth disease refers to the diseases of the mouth and jaw . The etymology is similar to that of the term Gnathostomata. It is the term used by MeSH , but other organizations use different terms.The mouth is an important organ with many different functions...
. It was practiced by physician
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
s as a medical specialty
Specialty (medicine)
A specialty in medicine is a branch of medical science. After completing medical school, physicians or surgeons usually further their medical education in a specific specialty of medicine by completing a multiple year residency to become a medical specialist.-History of medical specialization:To...
in the early 20th century in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
but these concerns are now largely handled by dentist
Dentist
A dentist, also known as a 'dental surgeon', is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aides in providing oral health services...
s.
The specialty is defined within Europe under Directive 2001/19/EC
Directive 2001/19/EC
The Directive 2001/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2001 controls the general system for the recognition of professional qualifications of nurses responsible for general care, dental practitioners, veterinary surgeons, midwives, architects, pharmacists and doctors in...
.