What are different branches of community dentistry?

Public Health Dentistry

- Promotion of oral health

- Prevention of oral diseases

- Provision of oral health services to underserved populations

Oral Epidemiology and Biostatistics

- Study of the distribution and patterns of oral diseases in populations

- Development and evaluation of oral health programs

- Biostatistical methods used in dental research and public health

Dental Education

- Education of dentists and dental hygienists

- Continuing education for dental professionals

- Development of new educational methods and technologies

Dental Assisting

- Provision of clinical and administrative support to dentists

- Education and training of dental assistants

- Development of new methods and technologies for dental assisting

Behavioral Sciences in Dentistry

- Study of the psychological and social factors that influence oral health

- Development of behavior change programs to improve oral health

- Promotion of oral health in diverse cultural settings

Geriatric Dentistry

- Oral health care for older adults

- Study of the oral health problems and needs of older adults

- Development of oral health programs for older adults

Nutrition and Oral Health

- Study of the relationship between nutrition and oral health

- Development of dietary recommendations to promote oral health

- Prevention and treatment of oral diseases caused by poor nutrition

Pediatric Dentistry

- Oral health care for children and adolescents

- Study of the oral health problems and needs of children and adolescents

- Development of oral health programs for children and adolescents

Endodontics

- Treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues

- Apical surgery

- Root canal therapy

Orthodontics

- Diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth)

- Preventive orthodontics

- Interceptive orthodontics

- Comprehensive orthodontic treatment

Periodontics

- Treatment of diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth

- Gingivitis

- Periodontitis

- Implant dentistry

Prosthodontics

- Restoration and replacement of missing teeth and structures of the oral cavity

- Crowns

- Bridges

- Dentures

- Implant dentistry

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

- Diagnosis and treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the oral and maxillofacial region

- Extraction of teeth

- Wisdom teeth removal

- Orthognathic surgery

- Facial reconstruction