nondentistry
Nondentistry is a term used in some contexts to refer to all health care activities that do not involve the practice of dentistry. It is not an established professional discipline and does not denote a formal specialty or separate licensing framework. Instead, it is an umbrella concept used in policy discussions, resource allocation, and educational planning to distinguish dental services from other health care services.
Scope and usage: In practical terms, nondentistry encompasses medical care provided by physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists,
Overlap with dentistry: There is overlap in areas such as orofacial pain, sleep apnea, and craniofacial trauma,
Regulation and education: Because nondentistry is not a formal field, regulations apply to individual professions rather
Notes: The term's usage varies by country and field, and it can be controversial if used to