title: Dentists are forever.
abstract: Fluoridated water was supposed to make general dentistry obsolete, yet the profession is going strong.  Preventive dentistry means that fewer mouths need dentures, but more require repair and restoration of natural teeth and gums.  Demand for dental services will continue to increase.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Mogelonsky
mesh_terms: D003710:Demography; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D003752:Dental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D005457:Fluoridation; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011313:Preventive Dentistry; D014481:United States