(NAPSI)—Regarded by many as one of the oldest medical professions, dentistry has been practiced for thousands of years. Over the last century, dentistry has advanced from triaging decaying teeth to focusing on preventive care. Practice and study have built dentists’ understanding of how oral hygiene affects not only the mouth, but many different facets of health.
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