Wednesday, May 6, 2009

What's dental specialties?


Endodontist is dental specialist that has completed 4 years of dental school and add 2 or more year of specialty treaining to handles difficult or complicated root canal treatment.

Oral surgeon is dental specialist who has completed 4 years of dental school and add at least 4 years of a surgical hospital residency to handles removes impacted teeth and tumors, performs various jaw surgeries, diagnose defects, diseases of the mouth ,neck, wistom teeth, surgically places dental implants and other soft tissues of the head.

Orthodontist is dental specialist who has completed 4 years of dental school and an additional 2 to 3 years residency rpogram advanced education in orthodontics to handles straightens multiple teeth, facial deverlopment with braces, utilizing braces , headgear and other methods.

Periodontist is dental specialist who has completed 4 years of dental school and an additional 3 years of specialty training in diagnosing, treats advanced gum and periodontal disease, gum surgery, and the surgical placement of dental implants.

Prosthodontist is dental specialist who has completed 4 years of dental school and additional 3 years or more to trained to deal with simple restorations of the whole mouth like dentures, fixed bridges, crowns, implants ,veneers ,ect. Provide the restoration, beautificaltion, and /or replacement of teeth.

If you're looking for a specialist , consult GP dentist for a referral.




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