Editing Dentistry (section)

==Specialties {{anchor|Specialities<!--alt spelling-->}}==
{{Main|Specialty (dentistry)}}
[[File:Armilan hammashoitola, Lappeenranta.jpg|thumb|A modern dental clinic in [[Lappeenranta]], [[Finland]]]]
Some dentists undertake further training after their initial degree in order to specialize. Exactly which subjects are recognized by dental registration bodies varies according to location. Examples include:
* [[Dental anesthesiology|Anesthesiology]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2019-archive/march/anesthesiology-recognized-as-a-dental-specialty|title=Anesthesiology recognized as a dental specialty|website=www.ada.org|access-date=2019-03-12|archive-date=21 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921061215/https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2019-archive/march/anesthesiology-recognized-as-a-dental-specialty|url-status=dead}}</ref> –  the specialty of dentistry that deals with the advanced use of general anesthesia, sedation and pain management to facilitate dental procedures.
*[[Cosmetic dentistry]] – focuses on improving the appearance of the mouth, teeth and smile.
* [[Dental public health]] – the study of [[epidemiology]] and social health policies relevant to oral health.
* [[Endodontics]] (also called ''endodontology'') – [[root canal therapy]] and study of diseases of the [[dental pulp]] and periapical tissues.
* [[Forensic odontology]] – the gathering and use of dental evidence in law. This may be performed by any [[dentist]] with experience or training in this field. The function of the forensic dentist is primarily documentation and verification of identity.
* [[Geriatric dentistry]] or ''geriodontics'' – the delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging and age-related diseases as part of an interdisciplinary team with other health care professionals.
* [[Oral and maxillofacial pathology]] – the study, diagnosis, and sometimes the treatment of oral and maxillofacial related diseases.
* [[Oral and maxillofacial radiology]] – the study and radiologic interpretation of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
* [[Oral and maxillofacial surgery]] (also called ''oral surgery'') – [[Extraction (dental)|extractions]], [[Dental implant|implants]], and surgery of the jaws, mouth and face.<ref group="nb">The scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery is variable. In some countries, both a medical and dental degree is required for training, and the scope includes head and neck oncology and craniofacial deformity.</ref>
* Oral biology – research in dental and craniofacial biology
* [[Dental implant|Oral implantology]] – the replacement of extracted teeth with dental implants.
* [[Oral medicine]] – the clinical evaluation and [[medical diagnosis|diagnosis]] of [[oral cavity|oral]] [[oral mucosa|mucosal]] [[oral pathology|diseases]]
* [[Orthodontics]] and dentofacial orthopedics  – the straightening of teeth and modification of midface and mandibular growth.
* [[Pediatric dentistry]] (also called ''pedodontics'') – dentistry for children
* [[Periodontology]] (also called ''periodontics'') – the study and treatment of diseases of the [[periodontium]] (non-surgical and surgical) as well as placement and maintenance of dental implants
* [[Prosthodontics]] (also called ''prosthetic dentistry'') – [[denture]]s, [[Bridge (dentistry)|bridges]] and the restoration of implants. 
** Some prosthodontists super-specialize in [[maxillofacial prosthetics]], which is the discipline originally concerned with the rehabilitation of patients with congenital facial and oral defects such as [[cleft lip and palate]] or patients born with an underdeveloped ear ([[microtia]]). Today, most maxillofacial prosthodontists return function and esthetics to patients with acquired defects secondary to surgical removal of head and neck tumors, or secondary to trauma from war or motor vehicle accidents.
* [[Special needs dentistry]] (also called ''special care dentistry'') – dentistry for those with [[developmental disability|developmental]] and acquired disabilities.
* Sports dentistry – the branch of [[sports medicine]] dealing with prevention and treatment of dental injuries and oral diseases associated with sports and exercise.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fdiworlddental.org/resources/policy-statements-and-resolutions/sports-dentistry|title=Sports dentistry|publisher=FDI World Dental Federation|access-date=13 July 2020|archive-date=23 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023161722/https://www.fdiworlddental.org/resources/policy-statements-and-resolutions/sports-dentistry|url-status=dead}}</ref> The sports dentist works as an individual consultant or as a member of a [[sports medicine]] team.
* [[Veterinary dentistry]] – the field of dentistry applied to the care of animals. It is a specialty of [[veterinary medicine]].<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.avdc.org/ |title = AVDC Home |publisher = Avdc.org |date = 29 November 2009 |access-date = 18 April 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.evdc.info/ |title = EVDC web site |publisher = Evdc.info |access-date = 18 April 2010 |archive-date = 5 September 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180905020518/http://www.evdc.info/ |url-status = dead }}</ref>