History of Dentistry
- Barbers were the first to perform dentistry in China and France
- Guild of Barbers and lay barbers were two distinct groups
- Ambroise Paré raised the status of barber surgeons
- Publications devoted to dentistry were published in Germany and France
- France made decrees prohibiting lay barbers from practicing surgery
- Pierre Fauchard is considered the father of modern dentistry
- Trained dentists immigrated from Europe to the Americas
- The first dental school and national dental organization were established in the 1840s
- The first dental practice act was established to regulate dentistry
- The American Dental Association was established in 1859

Responsibilities of Dentists
- Dentists can carry out various dental treatments and procedures
- They can also prescribe medications for oral health conditions
- DDS and DMD degree holders can perform more complex procedures
- Dentists can diagnose and treat oral diseases linked to general health
- Conditions in the oral cavity can indicate other systemic diseases

Regulations for Dentists
- Dentists are required to register with national or local health boards
- They must also have professional indemnity insurance
- Regulations vary by country
- In the UK, dentists must register with the General Dental Council
- Registration ensures dentists meet professional standards and guidelines

Burnout and Intervention for Dentists
- Dentists and dental students are at high risk of burnout
- Burnout can lead to exhaustion and decreased efficiency
- Risk factors for burnout include age, personality type, and working conditions
- Intervention programs at an early stage can help cope with burnout
- Coping strategies can be taught during undergraduate education

Dental Specialties
- Dental Anesthesiology
- Dental public health
- Endodontics
- Oral and maxillofacial pathology
- Oral and maxillofacial radiology
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Orthodontics
- Restorative Dentistry
- Special Care (Needs) Dentistry
- Dental hygienist
- Dental technician
- Dental therapist
- Dental assistant
- Occupational hazards in dentistry