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Different Specialitys Flashcards

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What is a DMD?

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Doctor of Dental surgery

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What is a DDS?

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Doctor of medical dentistry

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Difference between general dentist and dental specialist?

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General - performs all aspects of dentistry to both children and adults

Dental specialist - continues education to specialize in one field of work

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What does an endodontist do? (Endodonics)

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Diagnois/prevent/treat diseases effecting the pulp (ex: root canal)

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Orthodontist (orthodontics)

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Fixes crooked teeth (maligned)

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Periodontist (periodontics)

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Specializes in diseases of gingiva(gums) and bone

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Oral and Maxilliofavial Surgeon (oral surgeon)

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Removes teeth, fractures jaws for realignment and treats diseases of jaw and oral structure

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Prosthodontist (prosthodontics)

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Replaces missing teeth by fabricating crowns/bridges/partials/dentures

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Pedodontist

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Infants through puberty

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Oral pathology

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Works in lab researching nature of diseases affecting oral structures

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