What Are the Different Types of Dentists?

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Types of Dentists
  1. General Dentists – provide a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental services.
  2. Endodontists – specialize in treating diseases of the tooth pulp and performing root canals.
  3. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – specialize in surgical procedures involving the teeth, mouth, jaws, and face.
  4. Orthodontists – specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating misalignment of the teeth and jaws.
  5. Pediatric Dentists – specialize in the oral health of children, from infants to young adults.
  6. Periodontists – specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating gum disease and other conditions of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth.
  7. Prosthodontists – specialize in replacement of missing teeth and other oral structures with artificial substitutes.