Dental Specialists

OFO No: 226101

Other names for Dental Specialists:

• Community Dentistry Specialist
• Dental / Oral Surgeon
• Endodontist
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
• Oral Pathologist
• Orthodontist
• Paedodontist
• Periodontist
• Prosthodontist

What is a Dental Specialist?

A Dental Specialist is a dentist who has specialised in a particular dental field.

For example:

Community Dentistry Specialist

• Specialises in community dental needs

Dental / Oral Surgeon

• Perform reconstructive or cosmetic dental surgery

Endodontist

• Specialise in procedures and techniques involving the soft tissue inside teeth

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Specialises in surgery of the soft and hard tissues of the mouth, jaw and face

Oral Pathologist

• Specialises in the study and effects of diseases of the mouth, jaw and face

Orthodontist

• Specialises in straightening or moving teeth into alignment using braces etc

Paedodontist

• Specialises in dentistry in children

Periodontist

• Specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gums including dental implants

Prosthodontist

• Specialises in facial problems caused from missing teeth or jaw problems

How do I become a Dental Specialist

• Study to become a Dentist
• 2 years work experience in dentistry
• Specialise in a particular field
• Register as a professional
  

OTHER CAREER TO CONSIDER: Dentist or Biomedical Engineer

Is becoming a Dental Specialist the right career choice for me?