Dental professionals
This healthcare professional holds either a DDS or DMD degree and diagnoses, treats, and monitors patients' dental care.
Dentist
This specialist treats the diseased pulp and periradicular structures of the teeth.
endodontist
This professional is concerned with the production and interpretation of radiant energy images or data regarding the oral and maxillofacial regions.
oral and maxillofacial radiologist?
This type of practice is owned and operated by a single dentist or a dentist who contracts another to work with them.
solo practice
This specialist replaces missing teeth with artificial appliances like crowns, dentures, or bridgework.
prosthodontist
This professional discovers and uses dental and pathological evidence for legal proceedings.
forensic dentist
This professional completes postsecondary education in dental hygiene instruction and can earn an advanced ADHP certification.
registered dental hygienist?
This type of dental practice is owned and operated equally by two or more dentists.
partnership
This type of dentist specializes in treating diseases of the periodontal tissues.
periodontist
This professional performs surgical treatment of the teeth, jaws, and related facial areas.
oral and maxillofacial surgeon
This team member aids the dentist in general duties and may hold certifications such as RDA, CDA, or EFDA.
dental assistant
This type of dental practice employs a multitude of dentists and may be owned by an outside corporation or dental health plans.
group practice
This specialist corrects malocclusion and improper jaw alignment.
orthodontist
This professional works on the prevention of common dental diseases and promotes oral health to the community or general population.
public health dentist
Under written orders from a licensed dentist, this professional performs lab procedures and may earn CDT certification from the NADL.
dental laboratory technician
This category of dental settings includes research, insurance companies, education, and charity clinics.
miscellaneous practice sites
This specialist performs dental procedures for a child patient.
pedodontist
This professional studies the nature, diagnosis, and control of oral disease.
pathologist
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Dr. Gosinater
These healthcare facilities offer dentistry services and may grant privileges to dentists for treating difficult or medically compromised patients.
clinics and hospitals