Practising dentists

Dentists as defined by ISCO 88 (code 2222) apply medical knowledge in the field of dentistry, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods and conduct research. Dentistry is the provision of comprehensive care regarding teeth and oral cavity, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of aberrations and diseases. Dentists may be counted according to different concepts such as "practising", "professionally active" or "licensed to practice". Practising dentists provide services directly to patients.