General dentistry is typically practised by all dentists. Basic treatments such as fillings and extractions.

General dentistry is typically practised by all dentists. It focuses on preventive care, routine check-ups, cleanings, and basic treatments such as fillings and extractions.

Dentistry consists of nine branches:

1. Orthodontics

This branch deals with identifying and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws using braces, aligners, and other devices.

2. Periodontics and Implantology

Specialists in this field treat gum diseases and the structures that support teeth, including the gums, bones, and dental implants.

3. Conservative and Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

This area focuses on the treatment of the tooth’s pulp and root canals, often involving root canal therapy to save teeth. It also includes cosmetic treatments like veneers, smile design, and teeth whitening.

4. Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics

This specialization focuses on restoring and replacing missing teeth using prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants.

5. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

This branch involves surgical procedures for complex extractions, such as wisdom teeth removal, jaw corrections, treatment of oral cancers, and management of facial trauma.

6. Pediatric Dentistry

Specialists in this field provide dental care for children, addressing their unique needs as their teeth and jaws develop.

7. Oral Pathology

This branch focuses on studying diseases that affect the mouth, teeth, and surrounding tissues.

8. Public Health Dentistry

This specialization promotes dental health in communities and aims to prevent dental diseases on a larger scale through surveys, health camps, and public awareness campaigns.

9. Oral Medicine

This area combines dentistry and medicine to treat conditions affecting the oral and facial regions, including systemic diseases with oral manifestations. Each branch plays a vital role in maintaining comprehensive oral health care.