There are various aspects of and specializations in dentistry, and often an office will focus on one field or another. The following is a list of different types of dentists, as well as examples of the procedures applicable to each sector of the oral health field.

• Cosmetic Dentist
• Concentrates on the appearance of each patient’s smile
• Procedures include: porcelain veneers, teeth whitening

• Endodontist
• Treats diseases in the pulp or root of a tooth
• Procedures include: root canals

• General Dentist
• Treats the routine needs in your oral health
• Procedures include: semi-annual cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges

• Oral Surgeon
• Treats with surgery what the other fields cannot
• Procedures include: teeth extraction

• Orthodontist
• Deals with the alignment of teeth
• Procedures include: braces, retainers

• Pediatric Dentist
• Performs general dentistry for children, from their first visit to the dentist through adolescence

• Periodontist
• Treats the tissue surrounding teeth, focusing on diseases in the gums
• Procedures include: periodontal surgery