prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity,
the craniomaxillofacial area and the adjacent structures and their impact on the human
body. This care is provided by dentists within the scope of their education, training
and experience in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law.
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Biography
Dr. Choi is an associate professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, and the director, Press and Communication Affairs, Korean Academy of Dental Science, 102 Heuksok-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06973, Republic of Korea
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Disclosure. Dr. Choi did not report any disclosures.
Commentaries represent the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the American Dental Association.
In 2016, the Korean Dental Association (KDA) formed a special committee for the scope of dentistry. The author is grateful to all the KDA special committee members who participated in the 2 lawsuits mentioned in this commentary.
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