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Dental professionals
| profession | what it is |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | An individual who is trained to provide support to the dentist. |
| Periodontics | The specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the supporting structures such as bone and gums. |
| Oral and Maxillofacial radiology | The specialty concerned with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging, including x-rays. |
| Dentist | A legally qualified practitioner of dentistry. |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | An individual who performs technical services specified by a written prescription from the dentist. |
| Dental Hygienist | A licensed auxiliary who provides preventive, therapeutic, and educational services. |
| Dental Public Care | The specialty of promoting dental health through organized community efforts. |
| Oral Pathology | Specialty concerned with diseases of the oral structures. |
| Endodonist | A dentist that specializes in diseases of the pulp. |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | A specialty of surgery of the head and neck. |
| Orthodontics | specialty concerned with the correction of skeletal and dental problems. |
| Prosthodontics | Specialty concerned with restoration and replacement. |
| Pediatric Dentistry | Area of dentistry specializing in children from birth to adolescene. |