Specialties

Dentistry is one of the medical careers that is characterized by having multiple specialties.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes 11 specialties within the career of dentistry. All of them offer different professional perspectives and financial remunerations.

Dental anesthesiology

The dental anesthesiologist is a professional who has extensive training regarding medications and treatment options that help relieve oral pain. They administer local anesthesia to patients to perform complex dental procedures without the individual feeling any discomfort. In addition, they are responsible for monitoring vital signs during interventions and assisting in the recovery process.

Public health dentistry

It is a non-clinical specialty that belongs to dentistry and is also known as community dentistry. These professionals offer assistance to the population to prevent and promote oral health. They monitor the oral conditions of citizens with the aim of taking future measures to improve public dental care.

Endodontics

An endodontist is a dental professional who specializes in diseases and conditions of the teeth. They provide treatments such as repairing cavities and performing root canals or surgeries to repair traumatic injuries suffered in the area.

Oral and maxillofacial pathology

Individuals who are inclined towards the study of oral and maxillofacial pathologies diagnose and treat oral diseases that involve the teeth and jaws. It is important to clarify that a professional in this branch not only focuses on the mouth and its structure, but also evaluates neck and head conditions. They can perform surgeries and collaborate closely with other health specialists.

Oral and maxillofacial radiology

The oral and maxillofacial radiologist is a dentist who focuses on the production and interpretation of radiological images. Their main responsibility is to diagnose and offer treatment for conditions of the mouth, face and jaws.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Dental professionals specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery are responsible for performing invasive procedures to treat diseases and injuries to the head, neck, jaws, face, and hard and soft tissues of the mouth. Some of the main procedures they perform include extractions and preparing patients' mouths for implants.

Oral medicine

Oral medicine is part of the types of dental specialties. Despite not being as well known, it differs from other branches because it integrates medicine and dentistry into the same discipline.

Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics

The specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is the one who determines and addresses everything related to the alignment of the teeth, jaws or other problems that may cause discomfort in people. They put on braces, headgear and retainers.

Pediatric dentistry

The pediatric dentist is one who is responsible for examining, treating and educating children and adolescents regarding the care of their oral health.

Periodontics

This type of dentist diagnoses and treats all diseases that develop in the gum tissue.

Prosthodontics or Rehabilitation

It is a dentist who is dedicated to repairing everything related to the teeth and bones located in the jaw. Improves the function and aesthetics of the mouth through the creation and application of prostheses. It is also capable of carrying out procedures such as teeth whitening and veneers.