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Definitions of Specialties
Dental hygienist
A dental professional specializing in cleaning the teeth by removing plaque, calculus, and diseased
gum tissue. He/ She acts as the patient's guide in establishing a proper oral hygiene program .
Dental therapists
A dental professional who carries out limited dental
services related to the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth
and mouth.
Endodontist
A category of dentist that strictly deals with the nerve of the tooth.
They may perform simple to difficult root canal treatments as well as surgical root procedures.
Orthodontist
A category of dentist that straightens teeth. They analyze a mouth
and surrounding bone structures and determine where the teeth should be.
Oral Surgeon
A dentist that performs many aspects of surgery in and
about the head area. They also perform biopsies and removal of tumors in the head and neck
region. Mostly, place the implants in the jaw for future restorations and do complex jaw
realignment surgeries.
Periodontist
A dentist that deals with the supporting
structures of the teeth. They diagnosis and treat gingivitis (Inflammation of
the gum tissue) as well as periodontist (Gum Disease). They may perform simple
cleanings to complicated bone surgeries. They perform bone grafting where
indicated and do soft tissue grafts to treat gum recession.
Pedodontist
A pediatric dentist. They focus their dentistry to
treating the younger patients. They will usually treat children from as little as 1 or 2
to early adulthood.
Prosthodontist
A dentist that deals with simple to complicated full
mouth restorations. They may be crowns, fixed bridges, dentures, implant cases, or mixed
implant and fixed bridge cases.
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