Interdisciplinary dentistry coincides with united we stand, divided we fall!

• Author Details:   
• Isha Rastogi ^*

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When we combine different fields for a particular research, we use interdisciplinary research. In dentistry, there are several branches. Many times, we need to treat a patient by interdisciplinary approach so as to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the dentist. This aids to improve the treatment delivery standard and it increases the health professionals' ability to treat the patients.

This review article aims to shed light on interdisciplinary research opportunities, the links, problem solving, and improvement in diagnosis, treatment plan and overall better treatment options for the patients. Also interdisciplinary dentistry / multidisciplinary dentistry works jointly to treat critical patients easily.

This needs skills and knowledge to ensure optimal clinical results. As esthetics is the need of the hour, so prosthodontics, periodontics and conservative dentistry with endodontics and restorative dentistry can be beneficial for the dental desires of the public. It should implement a comprehensive therapy for the patients. This is like a team working for the patient so he is comfortable with efficient dentists around. Periodontal and gum diseases should be treated as early as possible. Only if we have healthy gums, we can decide better outcomes. Similarly any carious tooth or severely decayed tooth needs to be treated to get desired results. Finally Prosthodontics with crowns, bridges and implants are done depending upon patient's choice and esthetic demands.

Interdisciplinary dentistry like art and science for the patient's welfare. We can use different tools for desirable results. Teamwork, learning and ethics are required for interdisciplinary dentistry. 

Keywords: Interdisciplinary, Dentistry, Skills, Practice, Clinical.