This document discusses the history and regulation of dentistry. It notes that dentistry was historically practiced by monks and barbers before the 20th century when it became more regulated. Today, street dentistry exists in some areas like India and Paris, where unlicensed dentists provide cheap services, though it is illegal in India. The document also describes Kerala Healthcare Holidays, a company that arranges accommodations and transportation for dental patients in Kerala, India undergoing procedures with Scientific Dental Clinic.

1. Dentist Kerala
By
Kerala Healthcare
Holidays Pvt.Ltd

2. A dentist, also known as a
'dental surgeon', is a health
care practitioner that
specializes in the diagnosis,
prevention, and treatment of
diseases and conditions of
the oral cavity. The
dentist's supporting team
aides in providing oral
health services. The dental
team includes dental
assistants, dental
hygienists, dental
technicians, and in some
states, dental therapists.

3. Before the 20th century,
dentistry was largely
unregulated. In Europe during
the Middle Ages, it was often
practiced by monks, who were
the most educated of the
period. Barbers and
blacksmiths, too, performed
dental services. One of the
first attempts to regulate
the practice of dentistry
came in France in 1400, when
royal decrees prohibited
barbers not in the Guild of
Barbers from performing
surgical procedures except
for bleeding, cupping,
leeching, and extracting
teeth.

4. In India, street services are
plentiful, with dentists
operating alongside other
street services, such as
apothecaries, repairmen, and
barbers. These practitioners
charge far less than licensed
dentists, often charging as
little as 125 rupees for a
procedure such as a bridge—
which, at a licensed dentist,
could be as expensive as
10,000 rupees. Many learn the
trade from their parents.
Street dentistry is not
confined to India. In Paris
in 2003, 23 unlicensed
dentists who practiced out of
cafes and grocery stores were
arrested.

5. In India, Chapter V, Section
49 of the Dentist Act of 1948
requires dentists, dental
mechanics, and dental
hygienists to be licensed,
making street dentistry
illegal, though street
dentists continue to
practice. Most countries in
the developed world have laws
preventing the unlicensed
practice of dentistry

6. Kerala Healthcare Holidays is
the Dental Tour division
exclusively for Scientific
Dental Clinic; under the
registered company name of
Scientific Healthcare
Pvt.Ltd.
We look after accommodation
needs and Airport transfers
for patients/guests
undergoing Dental procedures
only with Scientific Dental
Clinic. Taxi requirements for
sight­seeing purposes to
near­by places during
treatment are also arranged
by us.

7. Any information required on
Dental Implants or Dental
related queries :
Kerala Healthcare Holidays
Pvt.Ltd
IInd Floor, Landmark Enclave,
S.A. Road, Valayambalam.
Kochi ­ 682016
Erunakulum District
Kerala State
India.
E­mail :
info@keralahealthcareholidays.
com
Tel: 0091484 ­ 2357299,
00914842356256
Mob: 0091­9447145656