These specialties are officially recognized for dental licensing and practice privileges.
- Dentistry – Conservative
Focus: Preservation of natural teeth and preventive care. - Endodontics
Focus: Root canal therapy and treatment of dental pulp diseases. - Dental Pathology
Focus: Study and diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral cavity. - Dental Radiology
Focus: Imaging techniques for diagnosis and treatment planning. - Forensic Odontology
Focus: Identification of individuals and forensic dental investigations. - Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Focus: Surgical treatment of the face, jaws, and oral structures. - Oral Medicine
Focus: Diagnosis and non-surgical management of oral diseases. - Oral Surgery
Focus: Surgical procedures within the oral cavity. - Orthodontics
Focus: Correction of misaligned teeth and jaws (braces, retainers). - Pediatric Dentistry
Focus: Dental care and treatment for infants, children, and adolescents. - Periodontics
Focus: Prevention and treatment of gum and supporting tissue diseases. - Primary Dental Care
Focus: General dental care, preventive measures, and first-line treatment. - Prosthodontics
Focus: Restoration and replacement of missing teeth (crowns, bridges, dentures). - Public Health Dentistry
Focus: Community oral health, prevention programs, and population-based care. - Restorative Dentistry
Focus: Repair and restoration of damaged teeth to functional and aesthetic standards. - Special Care Dentistry
Focus: Dental care for patients with special health care needs, disabilities, or complex medical conditions.