-Who are Dental Specialists?
In
addition to dentists who are in general practice,
there are nine (9) recognized dental specialties, namely:
Endodontics - Root Canal treatment and related surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Specialized surgery of the
mouth, face and jaw.
Oral Pathology - Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the
mouth and jaw.
Oral Radiology - Analysis and interpretation of x-rays of the
teeth and jaw.
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics - Diagnosis, interception
and treatment of all forms of malpositioned teeth and jaws.
Pediatric Dentistry - Dentistry for infants, children, adolescents
and special needs patients.
Periodontics - Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of gum diseases.
Prosthodontics - Replacement of missing teeth and restoration
of function and appearance.
Public Health Dentistry - Promotion of oral health through
organized community programs.
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