Dentistry has the following specializations:

1. ORTHODONTICS deals with straightening and aligning teeth and jaws.
2. PERIODONTICS specializes in the care of gums and the diseases that might affect them.
3. OPERATIVE DENTISTRY for root canal jobs, filling and cosmetic surgery.
4. PROSTHODONTICS involves the making of artificial teeth.
5. ORAL SURGERY deals specifically with operation on the mouth and jaw.
6. ORAL PATHOLOGY provides the diagnosis for diseases that affect the mouth.