Types of Dentists Research

By M.K. Mohamed Aariz

How many different types of
dentists are there?
 In general, there are seven types of dentists:
General Dentist
Pedodontist or Pediatric Dentist
Orthodontist
Periodontist
Endodontist
Oral Pathologist or Oral Surgeon
Prosthodontist
General Dentist

 General Dentists : provide regular teeth cleanings and routine dental

exams. Your general dentist will also refer you to other types of
dentists if you need services and procedures that they’re not
qualified to provide. General dentistry is one of the most common
types of dentistry.
 Pedodontists or Pediatric
Dentists 
 Pedodontists commonly called a pediatric dentist, is a dentist who
specializes in children's dental care. They must complete additional
education and experience beyond their general dentistry degree.
They will then limit their practice to treating only child
Orthodontists
 Orthodontists are dental specialists who are trained in the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial
irregularities. They provide a wide range of treatment options to
straighten crooked teeth, fix bad bites and align the jaws correctly.
Periodontist
 Periodontists help treat and repair diseases and problems of the
gums. While a general dentist will support gum disease prevention, a
periodontist will provide treatment for tissue damaged by progressive
gum disease.
Endodontists
 Endodontists deal specifically with issues troubling the nerve of a
tooth.They are qualified to perform root canals that are necessary
when there is decay around the tooth’s nerve.
Oral pathologists and oral surgeons

 Oral pathologists and oral surgeons specialize in the treatment of

oral diseases of the teeth and jaw. They are trained to perform
surgery and may work closely with ear, nose, and throat specialists
(ENTs).
Prosthodontist

 Prosthodontists repair teeth and jaw bones. They provide cosmetic dentistry,

or treatments to improve the appearance of teeth, such as teeth whitening
and veneers. They also fit people with dentures, crowns and bridges