Dental Specialties and Residencies career pathway

A dentist interested in specializing in a select dental field of practice can pursue post-doctoral residency program to earn a specialist certification.

A dental anesthesiologist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the management of anesthesia and sedation techniques for patients undergoing dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during complex or invasive treatments.

A dental public health residency is a post-doctoral education program for licensed dentists interested in specializing to prevent dental diseases and improve oral health at the community level, often focusing on policy, education, and outreach.

An endodontist is a licensed dentist that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth, most commonly performing root canal therapy.

A general practice residency is a post-doctoral education program for licensed dentists interested in pursuing advanced, hospital-based training in general dentistry through exposure to a broad range of dental procedures. These residencies are designed for those who wish to enhance their clinical skills or pursue a more specialized dental career.

An oral surgeon is a licensed dentist that specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions involving the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. May perform surgery treat diseases, injuries, or to improve function or appearance.

A prosthodontist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, design and fit of prostheses (crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants) that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.

A periodontist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease), and in the placement of dental implants.

A pediatric dentist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the oral care of children, including infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents, as well as those with special needs.

An orthodontist is a licensed dentist that specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities, primarily through braces, retainers, and other devices.

An oral and maxillofacial radiologist is a licensed dentist that specializes in radiology of the teeth and jaws. Focus on interpreting imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to diagnose conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, and facial structures, providing crucial information for dental treatment planning and patient management

An oral surgeon is a licensed dentist that specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions involving the mouth, teeth, jaws, and face. May perform surgery treat diseases, injuries, or to improve function or appearance.

A general practice residency is a post-doctoral education program for licensed dentists interested in pursuing advanced, hospital-based training in general dentistry through exposure to a broad range of dental procedures. These residencies are designed for those who wish to enhance their clinical skills or pursue a more specialized dental career.

An endodontist is a licensed dentist that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth, most commonly performing root canal therapy.

A dental public health residency is a post-doctoral education program for licensed dentists interested in specializing to prevent dental diseases and improve oral health at the community level, often focusing on policy, education, and outreach.

A dental anesthesiologist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the management of anesthesia and sedation techniques for patients undergoing dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during complex or invasive treatments.

A dentist interested in specializing in a select dental field of practice can pursue post-doctoral residency program to earn a specialist certification.

An oral pathologist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions, including cancers, autoimmune diseases, and infections.

An oral and maxillofacial radiologist is a licensed dentist that specializes in radiology of the teeth and jaws. Focus on interpreting imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to diagnose conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, and facial structures, providing crucial information for dental treatment planning and patient management

An orthodontist is a licensed dentist that specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities, primarily through braces, retainers, and other devices.

A pediatric dentist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the oral care of children, including infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents, as well as those with special needs.

A periodontist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease), and in the placement of dental implants.

A prosthodontist is a licensed dentist that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, design and fit of prostheses (crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants) that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.