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Review
. 2017 Oct 2;51(3):64-71.
doi: 10.17096/jiufd.04646. eCollection 2017.

Scientific basis of dentistry

Yegane Guven  1
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Review

Scientific basis of dentistry

Yegane Guven. J Istanb Univ Fac Dent. .

Abstract

Technological and scientific innovations have increased exponentially over the past years in the dentistry profession. In this article, these developments are evaluated both in terms of clinical practice and their place in the educational program. The effect of the biologic and digital revolutions on dental education and daily clinical practice are also reviewed. Biomimetics, personalized dental medicine regenerative dentistry, nanotechnology, high-end simulations providing virtual reality, genomic information, and stem cell studies will gain more importance in the coming years, moving dentistry to a different dimension.

Keywords: Science; biomimetics; clinical practice; dental education; technology.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest: None declared.

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