The 12 Dental Specialities Recognized by the NCRDSCB

There are 12 different dental specialties recognized by the National Council of Registered Dental Specialists. General dentistry is one, orthodontics and pediatrics another two!

Some other dental specialities include periodontology, oral surgery for severe problems like gum disease or a tooth extraction; endodontology covers root canals to save teeth from decay and prosthodentics helps with all your needs regarding dentist-made crowns or false teeth.

There’s even an interesting specialty in case you’ve lost most of your natural ones – it deals specifically with rehabilitation techniques that help people add to their remaining teeth with implants etcetera.

In this blog post we will explore each dental speciality field more closely, so get ready to learn about these fascinating fields!.

Dental Anesthesiology

Dental anesthesiology is a specialized area of dentistry where professionals help patients by managing pain, anxiety and overall health during dental procedures.

Dentists in this field have many responsibilities such as preventing discomfort or even the chance of death for people with allergies to anesthesia drugs.

It’s important to ensure that someone who has breathing problems can receive treatment without being heavily sedated because they may be on supplemental oxygen therapy or other medical conditions which make it hard for them to breathe under general anesthesia.

“Dentist must also prioritize safety while performing these duties” says Dr. David Poulosky at New York University School of Medicine’s Division Of Dental Anesthesia And Pain Management, “because they are working closely with doctors throughout surgery.” This work requires close attention from both professionals.

Dental Public Health

Preventing tooth decay and gum disease are two of the most important aspects of dental public health. The science and art behind this is complex, but it’s not just about individual dentists providing care to patients, education plays a huge role too.

You may be wondering what age children should visit their dentist, frequency of visits, every six months or how often you should brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste.

Endodontics

An endodontist is a dental specialist who specializes in keeping teeth healthy.

The average endodontist spends much of their time studying how to diagnose and treat disease. In doing so they must always be up-to-date on current research because it’s constantly changing.

Some recent changes include better materials for filling cavities which can make them more durable than ever before!

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Dental health is essential to your overall well-being. Oral pathology examines the mouth for injuries, diseases, or other abnormalities that could affect it in some way.

Research has been done on what causes these problems as well as how they can be managed with a goal of providing you with healthy teeth!

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Oral and maxillofacial radiology is an entire field of dentistry that creates quality images for improved diagnosis. This branch also specializes in providing treatment to those with oral region diseases, disorders, or conditions.

Oral and Maxillofacial radiography has evolved over time from simply a technique used by dentist to create x-rays into this entire new field which deals not only with creating high quality imagery but management as well through therapies or surgery if necessary.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial surgery is an interesting field of dentistry that deals primarily with the mouth, jaws, skull bones (maxilla), cheeks and lips. It also includes diagnosis for problems in these areas such as injuries to teeth or jawbone fractures.

This branch of dental medicine has seen a boom over the past decade due largely to people’s desire for natural-looking tooth replacements following accidents or wear and tear from age. It covers everything from implants all the way down to veneers.

Oral Medicine

Oral medicine is the specialty of dentistry that provides care for medically complex patients with diseases, disorders and conditions affecting their oral health.

These specialists can provide anything from extractions to root canal work when needed due to a wide range of medical histories and needs they often deal with in this field.

Orofacial Pain

Orofacial Pain is a specialty of dentistry that specializes in treating disorders related with teeth/jaw movement through diagnoses managements and treatment options but also understanding their underlying cause.

Orofacial pain can be difficult to diagnose due to its many possible causes including:

• Discomfort caused by biting or chewing
• Muscle spasms in joints of jaw joint system
• Neck muscles or temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
• Allergic reactions involving swelling around the lips
• Dryness from medications like antihistamines used for allergy symptoms

There are treatments available such as topical ointments containing capsaicin which helps reduce nerve ending sensitivity.

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

An orthodontist is a trusted specialist when it comes to the health of your mouth. They can diagnose and treat oral diseases, while also providing orthodontic treatments for patients who need them such as braces or aligners.

Orthodontics are often necessary in order to correct any misalignments that exist due to an improper bite alignment like if one tooth has rotated outwards enough so they’re constantly rubbing against another tooth’s root surface during chewing.

Dentists trained in Orthopedics know what surgical procedures will work best on maxillary deformities, meaning you’ll be able not only get back into shape but look good doing it!

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentists, sometimes called child or pediatricians of dental care, are the ones who work on children’s teeth. They provide both preventive and therapeutic care for infants, kids with special needs as well as teenagers. These experts in tooth-care field have a significant impact on your infant’s oral health later down the road by combating cavities early to prevent them from ever developing into major problems like infections!

Periodontics

Gum disease can create major issues for your teeth and mouth, but with the help of a periodontist you’ll be able to maintain healthy gums without infection. This way, you won’t have any worries about tooth decay or an injury negatively effecting your smile in the future!

Prosthodontics

In the field of dentistry, prosthodontics is a medical specialty that helps patients who are missing or have deficient teeth and/or oral tissue. This care includes using biocompatible substitutes to help maintain their appearance as well as eating function and facial aesthetics.

Prosthetics are important to maintaining a healthy mouth for many people as they may have lost all their teeth or due to tooth decay, advanced gum disease and malignant tumor removal surgery. These issues can cause more problems when not taken care of properly like ulcers on gums which could lead to infections spreading inside the body if left untreated long enough.

In Conclusion

Dental specialties are the different areas of dentistry that require a specialist.

In this blog post, we have outlined all 12 dental specialities recognized by the NCRDSCB including general dentistry, orthodontics and pediatrics.

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The 12 Dental Specialities Recognized by the NCRDSCB

Perry Stevens

Perry heads up a dynamic marketing team that has help the leading orthodontic practices in the USA 10X their business for over a decade. He’s a tea connoisseur, avid reader, traveling and grower of exotic fruits in his permaculture food forest.