A dentist is a specialist trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Drs. Clark and Knuth have completed many years of medical schooling to practice dentistry. In dental school, a dentist can choose to receive either a:
DDS = Doctor of Dental Surgery
DMD = Doctor of Dental Medicine
Some doctors decide to continue their studies in other specializations, such as:
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
- Endodontics (root canals)
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (dental implants)