Dentistry is the science of diagnosis, deterrence and medication of conditions, diseases, infections and maladies of the oral cavity. A dentist is the doctor skilled to treat such diseases, malformations and injuries to teeth. Dentists, like other mainstream medical doctors, practice in clinics. However, a dentist's clinic is much different from that of a regular doctor for many various reasons.
A dental, clinic much like a conventional medical clinic, is a place where people with dental ailments can get their problems solved by a medically qualified dentist. A dental clinic is fully equipped with all the dental equipment that the dentist might require to treat all types of dental issues. There is everything from tooth extraction machines and tools to x-ray machines, from teeth whitening machinery to mouthwashes and fluoridation gear, from teeth bracing apparatuses to denture fixtures. All equipment in the dental clinics is directly or indirectly related to a person's mouth and teeth and is required to be sterilized before another individual is treated with the same equipment. Sterilization and cleanliness is an essential part of dental clinics and must be practiced by all dentists to avoid spread of any infection or mouth disease.
Many dentists also have a counselor to meet with all patients and advise them on proper dental care. They are told by the counselor how to brush their teeth, floss them and are given a good brand of toothpaste or mouthwash. These counselors speak to people about how to control bad breath and how to develop strong teeth. Other than these counselors, many clinics also have their own dental pharmacy section, where patients can buy the tablets and medicines that have been recommended by the dentist.
