Denturist
Person trained to make, fit, and repair dentures.

Endodontist
Deals with diseases of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue.

General Dentistry
Concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of dental diseases.

Oral Surgeon
Surgeon specializing in disorders of the tooth, gum, and jaw.

Orthodontist
The dental specialty focused on the development, prevention, and correction of irregularities of the teeth, bite, and jaw.

Other Specialty
Dentist who specializes in an area other than those listed in the MCH file.

Pedodontist
Provides preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special healthcare needs.

Periodontist
Deals with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth.

Prosthodontist
Deals with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures with artificial devices.

Resident
A graduate dental student who is completing training to become a dentist. Resident’s work is supervised by a licensed dentist.