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General Dental Council Specialist List explanations
Prosthodontics
Replacement of missing teeth and the associated soft and hard tissues by prostheses (crowns, bridges, dentures) which may be fixed or removable, or may be supported and retained by implants. Endodontics Concerned with the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue. Periodontics
Periodontics - Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders (infections and inflammatory) of the gums and other structures around the teeth. Oral Surgery
Deals with the treatment and ongoing management of irregularities and pathology of the jaw and mouth that require surgical intervention. This includes the specialty previously called Surgical Dentistry. Radiology Involves all aspects of medical imaging which provide information about anatomy, function and diseased states of the teeth and jaws. |
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