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Orthodontists
straighten teeth by applying pressure to the teeth with braces or other appliances
Oral
and
maxillofacial
surgeons operate on the mouth, jaws, teeth, gums, neck, and head.
Pediatric dentists focus on dentistry for
children
and
special needs
patients
Periodontists
treat gums and bones supporting the teeth
Prosthodontists
replace missing teeth with permanent fixtures such as crowns and bridges, or with removable fixtures such and dentures.
Endodontists
perform root canal therapy
Oral and maxillofacial radiologists diagnose diseases in the head and neck through the use of imaging technologies
Oral pathologists
diagnose oral diseases
Dental public health specialists
promote good dental health and prevent dental diseases within the community
In 2021, there were
67
dental schools in the US
All dental schools require applicants to take the
DAT
(
Dental Admissions Test
)
To become licensed, candidates must graduate from an
accredited
dental school and pass
written
and
practical
exams
Dental schools require at least
2
years of college-level, pre-dental education prior to admittance
Dental school usually lasts
4
years
Most dental schools award the DDS or an equivalent degree,
DMD
What does DDS stand for?
Doctor
of
Dental Surgery
What does DMD stand for?
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Licensure
is required to practice as a dentist
Most dentists work
four
to
five
days a week
Dentists
diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth
Dentists
give advice and administer care to help prevent future problems
Dentists
provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, fluorides, and other aspects of dental care
Dentists
remove tooth decay, fill cavities, examine X-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth, and repair fractured teeth
Dentists
use X-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels
Dentists
may use lasers, digital scanners, and other computer technologies
Most full time dentists work
35
to
40
hours a week
Approx.
7
,
200
orthodontists in 2020
Approx.
132
,
100
general dentists
Approx.
5
,
600
oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Approx.
600
prosthodontists
Approx.
6
,
200
other dentist specialties
Most dentists are
general practitioners
Dentists
perform corrective surgery on gums and supporting bones to treat gum diseases
Dentists
extract teeth and make models and measurements for dentures to replace missing teeth
Dentists
administer anesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications
The employment of dentists is projected to grow by
3
percent through 2029
Dental hygienists
clean teeth and provide other preventive dental care
Dental hygienists teach patients how to practice good
oral hygiene
Dental hygienists
examine patients' teeth gums, recording the presence of diseases or abnormalities
Hygienists
remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth. They also take and develop
x-rays
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