Costmetic Dentistry and Other

This "Dentist" has normally studied between 4-8 years at university and will normally also have alot of practical experience with working on actual patients, often times accompianed by a more experienced dentist.

There is nine different specialties that are branched out from dentistry which all require initial education after the initial dental school. These are:

Dental Public Health - Which is the study of dental epidemiology and social health policies

Endodontics - Which is root canal therapy

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Which is the study, diagnosis, and often the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology - Which is the study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Which is the extractions and facial surgery

Orthodontics - Which is straightening of teeth

Pedodontics - Which is pediatric dentistry for children

Periodontics - Which is treatment of gum disease

Prosthodontics - Which is the replacement of missing facial anatomy by prostheses such as dentures, bridges and implantsOften times visiting the Dentis is an un-nerving situation. Rest assured that if you are going to a qualified dentist, they have all of the training that is required to perform what it is that you require. If you are still un-easy or having a problem choosing a dentist in your area, you might want to talk those around you and find out who has had good and bad experiences and where.