"Orthodontics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A dental specialty concerned with the prevention and correction of dental and oral anomalies (malocclusion).
| Descriptor ID |
D009970
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E06.658 H02.163.876.439
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Orthodontics" by people in Profiles.
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Orthodontists' role in the treatment of dentofacial deformities: Where we are and where we need to be. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2021 10; 160(4):487-488.
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Preface to COAST 2018 Innovators' Workshop: Bridging the biology and technology gap in orthodontics and craniofacial care. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2019 May; 22 Suppl 1:5-7.
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Temporary anchorage device utilization: comparison of usage in orthodontic programs and private practice. Orthodontics (Chic.). 2011; 12(3):222-31.
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Objective structured clinical examination use in advanced orthodontic dental education. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2007 May; 131(5):656-63.