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 Orthopedics

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.