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The object of this society shall be to improve the health of the public and to promote the art, science and ethics of dentistry and all its collateral branches; to elevate and sustain the professional character of dentistry. |
Types of dentistry
- General dentists can provide a full range of services for the entire family.
- Endodontists specialize in diseases of the tooth pulp, performing such services as root canals.
- Oral surgeons remove impacted teeth and repair fractures of the jaw and other damage to the bone structure around the mouth.
- Orthodontists correct misaligned teeth and jaws, usually by applying braces.
- Pediatric dentists generally limit their practices to children and teenagers.
- Periodontists treat diseases of the gums.
- Prosthodontists generally specialize in replacing missing natural teeth with bridges and dentures.
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