What are the different specialties of dentistry

Dentistry is a branch of science that deals with study, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the oral cavity.

Just like any other field, dentistry too has numerous fields and specialities namely-

• A general dentist is your primary care dental provider. This dentist diagnoses, treats, and manages your overall oral health care needs, including gum care, root canals, fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry that also covers procedures like teeth whitening and preventive education.

• A Prosthodontist deals with replacement of missing teeth.

• A Maxillofacial prosthetist deals with facial, ocular and other prosthesis that restore form and function of the body.

• An Implantologist deals with placement of implants in the jaws. 

• A Periodontist deals with gum diseases and gum surgeries.

• An Endodontist deals with dental pulp and its diseases.

• A Pedodontist deals with dental diseases affecting children and adolescents.

• An Orthodontist deals with aligning your teeth.

• An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon deals with surgeries of face, mouth and jaws.

• An Oral Pathologist deals with analysing the cause of diseases that alter or affect the oral structures.

• Oral medicine and Radiologist deals with identification and management of diseases affecting oral and surrounding structures.