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MEDICAL AND HEALTH INSURANCE

Endodontist

An endodontist is the dental specialist concerned with the causes,

diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the human

dental pulp or the nerve of the tooth. This specialist may perform simple

to difficult root canal treatments or other types of surgical root
procedures.

Oral and maxillofacial radiologist

A radiologist is the oral healthcare provider who specialises in the taking

and interpretation of all types of X-ray images and data that are used in

the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders, and conditions of
the oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral medicine

Oral medicine is the specialty of dentistry that provides for the care of the

medically complex patient through the integration of medicine and oral

healthcare. This includes the diagnosis and management of oral diseases

including oral cancer, lichen planus, candidiasis, and aphthous stomatitis.

Oral medicine also evaluates complex medical patients prior to open-heart
surgery, chemotherapy and cancer therapy, as well as hospital inpatients.

NURSING HOME OR PRIVATE NURSING

Nursing homes have flourished lately in the urban areas. This has arisen

out of need to care for the aged and convalescence that requires nursing

care. These services include resident care and resident support, and the
staff generally comprises licensed practical nurses, resident attendants,

dieticians and also resident physicians, depending on the setup of the

nursing home system.

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