Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Odontology

Dentistry

Also known as: Dentistry, Dental Science

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

This entry defines odontology as the scientific study of teeth, their associated diseases, and the surrounding tissues. It directs the reader to the article on Stomatology for more comprehensive information.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ODONTOLOGY (from Greek odus—tooth and logos—science), the study of teeth, their diseases, and the surrounding tissues. For details, see Stomatology.

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“Odontology.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/odontology/