What Dental Procedures Are Considered Specialties?

There are several dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA). The list includes:

Endodontics

This specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the tooth root.

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

This specialty focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of misaligned teeth and jaws.

Periodontics

This specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and other conditions that affect the tissues that support the teeth.

Prosthodontics

This specialty focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with missing or damaged teeth, or other oral structures.

Pediatric Dentistry

This specialty is concerned with the oral health of children from infancy through adolescence, including the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental issues specific to this age group.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

This specialty involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial region, including the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face.