List Of Dental Specialities


 * Dental public health
 * study of dental epidemiology and social health policies


 * Endodontics
 * root canal therapy and study of diseases of the dental pulp


 * Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
 * study, diagnosis, and sometimes the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases


 * Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
 * study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases


 * Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
 * extractions, implants, and facial surgery


 * Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
 * straightening of teeth and modification of midface and mandibular growth


 * Periodontics
 * study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium non-surgical and surgical and placement and maintenance of dental implants


 * Pediatric dentistry
 * i.e. dentistry for children, formerly known as "pedodontics"


 * Prosthodontics
 * dentures, bridges and the restoration of implants. Some prosthodontists further their training in "oral and maxillofacial prosthodontics"--a discipline concerned with the replacement of missing facial structures--such as ears, eyes, nose, etc.