Some dentists undertake further training after their initial degree in order to specialize. Exactly which subjects are recognized by dental registration bodies varies according to location.
Examples are:-
▪️Cosmetic dentistry- Focuses on improving the appearance of the mouth,teeth and smile.
▪️Anesthesiology– The specialty of dentistry that deals with the advanced use of general anesthesia, sedation and pain management to facilitate dental procedures.
▪️Dental public health – The study of epidemiology and social health policies relevant to oral health.
▪️Endodontics (also called endodontology) – Root canal therapy and study of diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues.
▪️Forensic Odontology – The gathering and use of dental evidence in law. This may be performed by any dentist with experience or training in this field. The function of the forensic dentist is primarily documentation and verification of identity.
▪️Geriatric dentistry or geriodontics – The delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging and age-related diseases as part of an interdisciplinary team with other health care professionals.
▪️Oral and maxillofacial pathology – The study, diagnosis, and sometimes the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases.
▪️Oral and maxillofacial radiology– The study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
▪️Oral and maxillofacial surgery (also called oral surgery) – Extractions, implants, and surgery of the jaws, mouth and face.
▪️Oral biology – Research in dental and craniofacial biology.
▪️Oral Implantology – The art and science of replacing extracted teeth with dental implants.
▪️Oral medicine– The clinical evaluation and diagnosis of oral mucosal diseases.
▪️Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics – The straightening of teeth and modification of midface and mandibular growth.
▪️Pediatric dentistry (also called pedodontics) – Dentistry for children.
▪️Periodontology(also called periodontics) – The study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium (non-surgical and surgical) as well as placement and maintenance of dental implants.
▪️Prosthodontics (also called prosthetic dentistry) – Dentures, bridges and the restoration of implants.
▪️Special needs dentistry(also called special care dentistry) – Dentistry for those with developmental and acquired disabilities.
▪️Sports dentistry – the branch of sports medicine dealing with prevention and treatment of dental injuries and oral diseases associated with sports and exercise.The sports dentist works as an individual consultant or as a member of the Sports Medicine Team.
▪️Veterinary Dentistry – The field of dentistry applied to the care of animals. It is a speciality of veterinary medicine.
